Hands-on Automation Engineer - Rolling Mills (Level 1)

Arkansas Northeastern College; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SMS group is seeking an Automation Engineer - Level 1 Systems Rolling Mills in Pittsburgh, PA to design, program, test and commission Level 1 control systems for both hot and cold rolling mills worldwide.

As a hands-on engineer, you will lead on-site commissioning, provide remote support, mentor customer personnel, collaborate with project management and Level 2 teams, and apply autonomous problem solving under tight commissioning schedules.

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.
• Willing to travel to support project work.
• Strong problem solving skills, especially 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 hands-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

Travel willingness

Multicultural teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers

Job description

SMS group is seeking an Automation Engineer - Level 1 Systems Rolling Mills in Pittsburgh, PA to design, program, test and commission Level 1 control systems for both hot and cold rolling mills worldwide.

As a hands-on engineer, you will lead on-site commissioning, provide remote support, mentor customer personnel, collaborate with project management and Level 2 teams, and apply autonomous problem solving under tight commissioning schedules.