Level 1 Automation Engineer – 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

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