Automation Engineer Intern: PLC & Controls in Steel Plants

SMS group USA; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

SMS group USA is seeking an Automation Engineer Intern in the Pittsburgh area to support design, programming, and testing of Level 1 control systems for steelmaking facilities. Learn PLC programming, HMI, and industrial controls while collaborating with seasoned engineers.

You will contribute to projects on Electric Arc Furnaces, Continuous Casters, and Rolling Mills, gaining practical experience in engineering design and system integration in an internationally connected environment.

Qualifikationen

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), industrial automation, electrical controls, and engineering principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Eagerness to learn, take ownership, and develop expertise in heavy industrial automation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Assist in developing and implementing Level 1 control systems in accordance with project requirements, SMS group standards and proven reference solutions.
• Support the translation of equipment functional descriptions and process requirements into effective PLC and automation solutions.
• Learn to communicate with other engineers and internal stakeholders regarding technical matters, project requirements, and system interfaces.
• Participate in internal integration testing and system validation before shipment to the customer site.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by documenting lessons learned and supporting the development of reusable engineering solutions.

Kenntnisse

PLC knowledge

Analytical skills

Independent work / collaboration

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

PLC hardware

Industrial automation equipment

Jobbeschreibung

SMS group USA is seeking an Automation Engineer Intern in the Pittsburgh area to support design, programming, and testing of Level 1 control systems for steelmaking facilities. Learn PLC programming, HMI, and industrial controls while collaborating with seasoned engineers.

You will contribute to projects on Electric Arc Furnaces, Continuous Casters, and Rolling Mills, gaining practical experience in engineering design and system integration in an internationally connected environment.