Automation Engineer Level 1 Systems- Cold Mills

SMS group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401k with company match

Training

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SMS group is seeking a Level 1 Engineer to deliver world‑class automation for rolling mill installations, across global markets. You will program, test, and commission Level 1 control systems for Hot Strip Mills and Tandem Cold Mills, coordinating with a multi‑discipline team.

Travel is required: integration testing in Germany for six months and commissioning in Louisiana, USA for 3–5 years. This role demands problem‑solving under time pressure and strong collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Willing to travel to support the project work. Integration test will be 6 months in Germany, commissioning will be 3-5 years in Louisiana, USA.
• Problem solving skills especially while under time pressure during commissioning.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Supervision received is mostly administrative, with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits

Skills

PLC experience

Troubleshooting under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar

Tools

Logicad

Siemens TIA Portal

Job description

At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we are located.

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Summary

As a Level 1 Engineer, you will play a critical role in delivering world‑class automation solutions for rolling mill installations across global markets, working within a collaborative engineering team at the forefront of metals industry technology. Program, test, and commission Level 1 control systems for new installations of Hot Strip Mills and other applications in the metals industry. Program, test, and commission Level 1 control systems for new installations of Tandem Cold Mills and other applications in the metals industry.

Willing to travel to support the project work. Integration test will be 6 months in Germany, commissioning will be 3-5 years in Louisiana, USA

What You’ll Do

• 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
• Supervision received is mostly administrative, with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits

What You’ll Need

• 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
• Willing to travel to support the project work. Integration test will be 6 months in Germany, commissioning will be 3-5 years in Louisiana, USA
• Problem solving skills especially while under time pressure during commissioning

What We Offer

Competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid vacation, paid holiday time, 401k with a company match, training, a tuition reimbursement program and more!

What We Do

SMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals. We are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants - all from a single source.

SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test.

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