Automation Engineer I — Rolling Mills Systems

SMS group Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SMS group Inc. in Pittsburgh seeks an Automation Engineer - Level 1 Systems Rolling Mills to design and implement Level 1 control systems for hot and cold rolling mills.

You will program, test, and commission systems, collaborating with project management and engineering teams to deliver robust automation solutions. The role requires hands-on problem solving, willingness to travel to job sites, and the ability to work in multicultural, international environments while mentoring others and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ engineering experience in metals or similar industry.
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Level 1 control systems based on project requirements and SMS standards.
• Program Level 1 control systems from detailed function descriptions for project equipment.
• Collaborate with project management, mechanical engineering, and Level 2 teams.
• Lead on-site commissioning and startup of Level 1 control systems for new plants.
• Provide training to customer personnel in maintenance and troubleshooting best practices.
• Provide remote and on-site service support for existing systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers

Job description

SMS group Inc. in Pittsburgh seeks an Automation Engineer - Level 1 Systems Rolling Mills to design and implement Level 1 control systems for hot and cold rolling mills.

You will program, test, and commission systems, collaborating with project management and engineering teams to deliver robust automation solutions. The role requires hands-on problem solving, willingness to travel to job sites, and the ability to work in multicultural, international environments while mentoring others and