Automation Engineer Level 1 Systems- Hot Strip Mills
About The Position
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. Program, test, and commission Level 1 control systems for new installations of Hot Strip Mills and other applications in the metals industry. 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. At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we are located.
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
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- medical/dental/vision coverage
- paid vacation
- paid holiday time
- 401k with a company match
- training
- a tuition reimbursement program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
