Automation Engineer Level 1 Systems- Pickle Lines in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at SMS group Inc

Summary

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

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.

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What you’ll do

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 Supervision received is mostly administrative, with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits

What you’ll need

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

What we offer

Competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid vacation, paid holiday time, 401k with a company match, training, a tuition reimbursement program and more!

What we do

SMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals. We are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants - all from a single source.

SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test.