Senior Electrical Engineer - Metals Automation & Drives

SMS group USA; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Training & tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SMS group USA is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and implement cutting‑edge automation solutions and power drive technologies for the metals industry. You will lead engineering efforts across project life cycles, from sales through commissioning.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, extensive metals industry experience, expertise in automation, power and drive systems, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Extensive experience in an engineering role in the metals or a similar industry.
• Experience with automation, power and drive systems.
• Experience in automation practices.
• Demonstrates ability to apply engineering principles to design problems.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and mentor less experienced personnel.
• Willingness to travel to support project work.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automation and power drive technologies.
• Upgrade DC and AC drives and review power system requirements.
• Outline regulator performance based on process applications.
• Share technical expertise in metals industry areas for all project life cycles.
• Support existing installed systems and assist customers with issues.
• Develop new engineering techniques and procedures.
• Interface with project teams, experts, customers and suppliers.
• Mentor junior engineers during design and execution.
• Perform on-site commissioning and training as required.

Skills

Automation systems

Power systems

Drive systems

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Automation practices

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

SMS group USA is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and implement cutting‑edge automation solutions and power drive technologies for the metals industry. You will lead engineering efforts across project life cycles, from sales through commissioning.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, extensive metals industry experience, expertise in automation, power and drive systems, and strong communication skills.