Automation Engineer Level 1 Systems- Pickle Lines

About the role

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.

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

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

Preferred qualifications

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

Benefits

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