Senior Automation Engineer-Level 1 Systems (Multiple Openings)

About the role

SMS group Inc. seeks Senior Automation Engineers - Level 1 Systems to work in Pittsburgh, PA, to deliver best in class automated systems for metals production, which enable the metals industry to produce green steel.

Responsibilities

• Determine software requirements by reviewing the as-sold specification to drive development activities, and to check for accuracy;
• Review functional descriptions (if available) to learn the customer’s expectations of the machines capabilities and requirements, and discover inconsistencies with customer expectations and actual capabilities;
• Collaborate with E&A Manager to create project task list that includes areas, assignments and deadlines;
• Plan software structure by referencing the technical description to determine the most efficient code organization;
• Develop well documented PLC software according to PLC standards and software plan;
• Program interfaces for any package units, level 2 systems, and HMIs;
• Create simulation code and test software according to functional descriptions, process knowledge, and Factory Test Plan;
• Conduct factory acceptance tests based on established protocol to determine equipment functions according to design;
• Conduct point to point test of I/O panels using PLC or test equipment to determine wiring is correct;
• Redline drawings to document any issues or changes;
• Perform Cold and Hot Commissioning;
• Perform I/O checkout and single function tests;
• Run Simulated testing on the equipment;
• Assist and support first operation of new equipment;
• Resolve any issues that arise after startup.

Requirements

• Possess, at a minimum , a Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a directly related field of study, AND at least five (5) years of experience in a related role designing and commissioning automated control systems in the metals industry.
• Previous work experience must have included: At least five (5) years of experience using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) in automated systems;
• Applying engineering principles to the solution of automated system design problems;
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and relating them to wiring installed in cabinets or other industrial equipment;
• Performing cold commissioning of automated systems;
• Performing hot commissioning of automated systems.