Automation Engineer Level 1 Systems- Pickle Lines

SMS group•Pittsburgh, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Program, test, and commission Level 1 control systems for new installations of Pickle Lines (Rolling Mill Equipment) and other applications in the metals industry. As a Level 1 Engineer, you will play a critical role in delivering world-class automation solutions for rolling mill installations across global markets, working within a collaborative engineering team at the forefront of metals industry technology. Willing to travel to support the project work. Integration test will be 6 months in Germany, commissioning will be 3-5 years in Louisiana, USA.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar degree
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an engineering role in metals or a similar industry
Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers
Willing to travel to support the project work. Integration test will be 6 months in Germany, commissioning will be 3-5 years in Louisiana, USA
Problem solving skills especially while under time pressure during commissioning

Nice To Haves

Experience with Logicad and/or Siemens TIA Portal preferred
Pickle Line and/or Rolling Mill process knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

Design and implementation of Level 1 control systems based on project requirements, SMS standards and similar reference projects
Perform Level 1 control system programming based on the function descriptions for the equipment related to the project
Collaborate with project management, mechanical, and Level 2 engineering teams
Participate in integration testing of the control system before shipment to the job site
Conduct on site commissioning and startup of Level 1 control systems for new plant installations
Train customer personnel in maintenance and troubleshooting
Service existing systems remotely and on-site interfacing with internal engineers and resources from other groups and locations