Automation Engineer, Level 1 – Cold Mills

Jobtailor; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design, implement, and commission Level 1 control systems for metals industry projects. You will collaborate with project management, mechanical, and Level 2 engineering teams to ensure smooth integration and successful on-site startup.

The role requires hands-on experience with PLCs, Logicad or Siemens TIA Portal, and knowledge of pickle line or rolling mill processes. You will training customer personnel and providing remote support as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an engineering role in metals or a similar industry
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Level 1 control systems based on project requirements and SMS standards
• Perform Level 1 control system programming based on function descriptions for equipment
• 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

Skills

Programmable Logic Controllers

Level 1 control system design

Pickle Line / Rolling Mill knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Logicad

Siemens TIA Portal

Job description

• 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

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
• Experience with Logicad and/or Siemens TIA Portal preferred
• Pickle Line and/or Rolling Mill process knowledge preferred
• Problem solving skills especially while under time pressure during commissioning

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Level 1 control system design, programming, and commissioning, with a strong focus on collaboration with engineering teams and customer training. Proficient in troubleshooting and servicing control systems in the metals industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Level 1 Control System Design
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Logicad
• Siemens TIA Portal
• Metals Industry Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Control System Programming
• Integration Testing
• Commissioning
• Troubleshooting
• System Maintenance

Soft Skills

• Problem Solving
• Collaboration
• Training

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Industry Keywords

• Pickle Line
• Rolling Mill
• Engineering Role
• Metals Industry