Automation Engineer Level 1 Systems- Cold Mills

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 preferred
• 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

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Medical/dental/vision coverage
• Paid vacation
• Paid holiday time
• 401k with a company match
• Training
• A tuition reimbursement program
• More!

About the Role

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.

Requirements

Program, test, and commission Level 1 control systems for new installations of Hot Strip Mills and other applications in the metals industry.

Program, test, and commission Level 1 control systems for new installations of Tandem Cold Mills and other applications in the metals industry.

Benefits

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.

Pay

Competitive compensation

Schedule

Integration test will be 6 months in Germany, commissioning will be 3-5 years in Louisiana, USA

Skills

Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers

Experience with Logicad and/or Siemens TIA Portal preferred

Pickle Line and/or Rolling Mill process knowledge preferred

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid vacation

Paid holiday time

401k with a company match

Training

Tuition reimbursement program

More!