Principal Electrical Engineer
SMS group Inc•Pittsburgh, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and implement cutting-edge automation solutions and power drive technologies for the metals industry. 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 degree in Electrical Engineering
- Extensive experience in an engineering role in the metals or a similar industry
- Experience with automation, power and drive systems
- Experience in automation practices
- Demonstrates ability to apply engineering principles to the solution of design problems
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and mentor less experienced personnel
- Be willing to travel to support the project work
- Extensive experience at data analysis and troubleshooting.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as excellent computer skills
Responsibilities
- Experience with DC and AC drive upgrades
- Review basic power system requirements for drive feeders and protection
- Outline regulator performance/response based on process applications
- Share technical expertise in areas of the metals industry such as Melting, Casting or Rolling Mill applications for all project life cycles (sales, development, commissioning, and support)
- Support existing installed systems and assist customers with challenging technical issues through process knowledge, data analysis and implementation.
- Complete assignments requiring development of new and/or improved engineering techniques and procedures
- Interface and communicate with local project team (project managers, engineers, support personnel) and internal experts from other areas as well customers and suppliers to provide engineering solutions to technical issues and project-related matters
- Mentor young engineers during project design and execution.
- Perform on site commissioning and training as required
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
Principal
