Associate Process Automation Engineer Models (EE25020)

TMEIC Corporation; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Associate Process Automation Engineer, where you'll develop and implement algorithms for cutting-edge industrial machinery. This role involves collaborating with engineering teams to enhance automation processes, ensuring optimal performance of metal rolling mills. You'll leverage your expertise in programming and mathematical modeling to drive innovation and efficiency. With opportunities for travel and professional growth, this position is perfect for those eager to make a significant impact in the field of automation and engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• Experience with high-level programming languages and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and verify algorithms for industrial machinery operation.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure software integration.

Skills

C++

Mathematical Modeling

Finite Element Analysis

Thermodynamics

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's in Materials Science

MS in Physics

MS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Microsoft Development Environment

Job description

Description

Job # EE25020

Job Title Associate Process Automation Engineer - Models

Office Location Roanoke, VA

Business Unit/Department Industrial Systems

Sales Territory, if applicable N/A

General Role Description

Develop, verify, and implement algorithms and transfer functions that define the electro-mechanical operation of industrial machinery, primarily metal rolling mills

Role Accountabilities

- Develop algorithms and transfer functions that define the electro-mechanical operation of industrial machinery, primarily metal rolling mills

- Verify these algorithms and transfer functions using computer simulation of mechanical processes and/or analysis of empirical data from operating machinery

- Use verified mathematical algorithms and transfer functions to design and implement software which generates control system setup and operating parameters that enable advanced automatic computer based control of industrial machinery

- Provide regular, accurate, and considered commissioning status reports to parties deemed appropriate to the situation

- Collaborate with project engineering team to ensure inter-operation of software modules into overall project

- Conduct and/or support simulation to verify satisfy project requirements

- Conduct and/or support simulation to verify the Human Machine Interface satisfies project requirements

- Support client witness of unit and system test as needed

- Recommend improvements to test procedures to better identify where software does not meet all project requirements for assigned scope of work

- Support commissioning activities at client facilities required and authorized

General Employee Accountabilities

- Bring full effort to bear on tasks assigned by manager

- Give manager best advice

- Give earliest notice when work cannot be delivered as specified

- Cooperate and collaborate with peers and interact cross-organizationally as specified by manager

- Exemplify Company Core Values: Integrity, Client Focus, Team Orientation, and Personal Commitment

- Comply with all Company policies, practices, and procedures and all regulations and laws

- Recommend viable improvements proactively

- Ensure effective utilization of business tools and processes

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering with control automation coursework, computer engineering, materials science, physics or related field or equivalent via education and/or work experience

- Classes, labs, and projects with concentration in some combination of mathematical modeling, finite element analysis, or thermodynamics

- Personal computer hardware and software skill proficiency

- Co-op, internship, or other work experience

- Demonstrated knowledge of High-Level Programming Language, such as C++ and object-oriented programming using the Microsoft development environment

- Demonstrated problem solving skills

- Demonstrated successful and positive personal leadership, interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and communication skills

- Demonstrated successful working relationships with clients, suppliers, and other internal and external contacts

- Demonstrated continuous improvement in areas of responsibility

- Proficiency in MS Office

- Availability to travel, domestically and internationally, approximately 15%, sometimes with limited notice

Preferred Qualifications

- MS in physics, material science, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering

- Research project or thesis in the areas of mathematical modeling, finite element analysis, or thermodynamics

- Work experience as research assistant, intern, or co-op in the above areas

- Work experience designing and/or maintaining hot or cold rolling control systems or metal strip processing line control systems

- Experience in international field engineering assignments

Link to TMEIC Corporation Americas website: https://www.tmeic.com/. To be considered an applicant for any available positions, individuals must complete an online job application for each posting. A resume may be attached to the online application but is not considered a substitute for the information in the application. Applications will be considered only for the specific position for which the application is submitted.

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