Automation Engineer - Level 1 Systems Rolling Mills

SMS group USA; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

SMS group USA is seeking a Level 1 Control Systems Engineer to design, program, test and commission Level 1 control systems for hot and cold rolling mills, delivering world-class automation solutions. You will work with a collaborative engineering team across global markets.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years in metals or a related field, PLC experience, willingness to travel, strong problem solving, and excellent communication in multicultural

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an engineering role in metals or a similar industry.
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers.
• Be willing to travel to support the project work.
• Strong problem solving skills especially while under time pressure during commissioning.
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural, international environments.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Level 1 control systems based on project requirements, SMS standards, and reference projects.
• Program Level 1 control systems from detailed function descriptions for project-specific equipment.
• Gain hand-on mentorship from industry veterans while building specialized expertise in rolling technology and control system design.
• Collaborate with project management, mechanical engineering, and Level 2 engineering teams.
• Participate in integration testing to ensure system readiness before shipment to the job site.
• Lead on-site commissioning and startup of Level 1 control systems for new plant installations.
• Train customer personnel in maintenance and troubleshooting best practices.
• Provide remote and on-site service support for existing systems, partnering with engineers across the organization.
• Operate with autonomy — take ownership of broad objectives and apply your expertise independently.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Multicultural teamwork

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers

Job description

Summary

Support, program, test, and commission Level 1 control systems for new and existing installations of Hot and Cold Rolling Mills. As a flat rolling Level 1 Engineer, you will play a critical role in delivering and supporting world-class automation solutions for rolling mill installations across global markets, working within a collaborative engineering team at the forefront of metals industry technology.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Design and implement Level 1 control systems based on project requirements, SMS standards, and reference projects
• Program Level 1 control systems from detailed function descriptions for project-specific equipment
• Gain hand-on mentorship from industry veterans while building specialized expertise in rolling technology and control system design
• Collaborate with project management, mechanical engineering, and Level 2 engineering teams
• Participate in integration testing to ensure system readiness before shipment to the job site
• Lead on-site commissioning and startup of Level 1 control systems for new plant installations
• Train customer personnel in maintenance and troubleshooting best practices
• Provide remote and on-site service support for existing systems, partnering with engineers across the organization
• Operate with autonomy — take ownership of broad objectives and apply your expertise independently

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an engineering role in metals or a similar industry
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers
• Be willing to travel to support the project work.
• Strong problem solving skills especially while under time pressure during commissioning
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural, international environments
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Physical Demands

• General office work
• Ability to travel to support project work
• Frequently required to stand, walk and sit
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Work Environment

• Office conditions
• Varying site conditions that could include:
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts
• Possible risk of electrical shock
• The noise level in the work environment usually is loud

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.