Level 1 Automation Engineer — Rolling Mills

SMS group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SMS group is seeking a Level 1 Control Systems Engineer to design, program, test and commission Level 1 controls for hot and cold rolling mills across global markets.

You will work within an international engineering team, deliver world-class automation solutions, travel to project sites as needed, and mentor junior staff while ensuring safe, reliable plant startup and ongoing support.

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.
• Willingness 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 per project requirements.
• Program Level 1 control systems from detailed descriptions for equipment.
• Collaborate with project management, mechanical engineering, and Level 2 teams.
• Lead on-site commissioning and startup of Level 1 systems.
• Provide remote and on-site service support for existing systems.
• Train customer personnel in maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Participate in integration testing before shipment.
• Operate with autonomy and take ownership of objectives.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers

Job description

SMS group is seeking a Level 1 Control Systems Engineer to design, program, test and commission Level 1 controls for hot and cold rolling mills across global markets.

You will work within an international engineering team, deliver world-class automation solutions, travel to project sites as needed, and mentor junior staff while ensuring safe, reliable plant startup and ongoing support.