Drive Systems Engineer — Consulting, Travel-Heavy

Primetals Technologies; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Primetals Technologies USA LLC in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a Drive Systems Engineer to design and integrate complex drive solutions for the metals industry. You will create hardware-software driven systems, prepare detailed schematics, and contribute to productivity improvements.

The role requires 5+ years in drive engineering/commissioning (or 2 years for Master’s degree), and up to 60% travel across the US with potential international travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mechatronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5 years of drive engineering and commissioning experience in metals or related environment; OR
• Masters degree or equivalent in Mechatronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 2 years of drive engineering and commissioning experience in metals or related environment.

Responsibilities

• Design complex Drive systems (Variable Frequency Drives) that combine hardware and software.
• Prepare detailed material specifications and schematics.
• Provide recommendations for productivity enhancements, cost savings, and customer satisfaction improvements.
• Facilitate technical exchanges and knowledge transfer regarding product applications and system design.
• Execute standard work associated with the professional field.
• Apply advanced skills to independently address complex challenges beyond existing protocols.
• Identify complex issues and use problem-solving skills to manage various situations.
• Demonstrate expertise in Drive Systems by completing moderately complex assignments.
• Leverage comprehensive knowledge of fundamental concepts and practices within Drive Systems.
• Understand and apply the organization's business practices and related challenges.
• Travel approximately 60% to diverse client locations across the US, with potential for international travel.

Skills

Drive engineering

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Client travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronic Engineering or Electrical Engineering or related

Master's degree in Mechatronic Engineering or Electrical Engineering or related

Job description

Primetals Technologies USA LLC in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a Drive Systems Engineer to design and integrate complex drive solutions for the metals industry. You will create hardware-software driven systems, prepare detailed schematics, and contribute to productivity improvements.

The role requires 5+ years in drive engineering/commissioning (or 2 years for Master’s degree), and up to 60% travel across the US with potential international travel.