Summary

Researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, and systems related to continuous steel casting, in addition to installing and maintaining electrical test systems used during the repair/refurbishment of customer products and parts.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Builds, calibrates, and repairs electrical instruments or electrical test equipment for shop use during machine repairs.
• Designs and aids shop personnel in the fabrication of test control apparatus and equipment, and helps determine methods, procedures, and conditions for testing products.
• Provides support and technical advice during field installations and/or repairs.
• Uses computer assisted engineering software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
• Uses hand tools and electrical testing equipment to install and verify customer products.
• Uses soldering tools in the assembly/disassembly of customer products.
• Follows electrical schema and blueprints closely to ensure all products adhere to functional specifications and customer requirements.

Job Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Associate’s degree in EE/ EET/ Automation with 2yrs. experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in EE/ EET/ Automation (Entry Level)
• Strong understanding of electrical diagrams and blueprints
• Strong understanding of AC/DC electrical theory, transducer theory, electric motors, thermocouples, accelerometers, microcontrollers, and various remote I/O systems (Profibus, CAN bus, RJ-45, Serial, etc.)
• Strong troubleshooting/diagnostic abilities
• Basic understanding of mathematics and trigonometric functions
• Basic understanding of engineering design software (AutoCAD)
• Basic understanding of Variable Frequency Drives, and PLCs (Allen Bradley, GE Fanuc)
• Basic understanding of mechanical concepts

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation,
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage after 30days
• Paid vacation and holiday time
• 401K with a company match
• Training, a tuition reimbursement program
• Company supplied PPE

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.