Sr Systems Engineer

Primetals Technologies; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Education reimbursement

Quarterly bonus

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

A leader in engineering and plant construction in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a Senior Level Systems Engineer specializing in Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs). The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience with medium- to large-scale VFDs, expertise in drive systems, and the ability to design complex hardware. This role requires strong collaboration skills, flexibility for travel, and a BS/BA in a related field. Attractive benefits include comprehensive insurance plans, a 401(k), and educational reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with VFDs in industrial environments.
• Detailed knowledge of electrical engineering for steel mill equipment.
• Strong teamwork skills to collaborate effectively in diverse groups.
• Detailed knowledge of complex engineering principles, calculation methods, equipment design, and equipment selection.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in large, diverse, multinational groups.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Knowledge with one or more of: Siemens SINAMICS S120, ABB ACS880, or Rockwell PowerFlex.
• Knowledge of motor models, including proper specification and motor applications.
• Required Travel – 30%.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex material specifications.
• Design and specify hardware for Variable Frequency Drive systems.
• Identify and resolve complex technical issues as they arise.
• Seek guidance on non-routine problems as needed.
• Collaborate with manager, engineering team, project managers, and customers throughout project execution.

Skills

Medium- to large-scale Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

Team collaboration

Flexibility and travel willingness

Industrial electrical engineering

Education

BS/BA in a related discipline

Advanced degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Siemens SINAMICS S120

ABB ACS880

Rockwell PowerFlex

Job description

Overview

Primetals Technologies USA, LLC is a leading partner for engineering, plant construction and lifecycle services in the metal industry. We provide innovative and practical solutions to support our customers with long-term sustainability goals and their increased competitiveness. We believe the technical and economic know-how of our employees is the key success factor of our company.

Our engineers apply their expertise and use our technologies to create, design and install complex technological products and plant solutions for the metals industry. Our manufacturing teams build products our customers depend on for producing steel plants, and our service teams are ensuring that our customers are operating at the highest level.

Come join the 7,000 employees worldwide working at Primetals Technologies, a Group Company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Our Alpharetta, GA location is currently seeking to fill a Sr. Systems Engineer – Driver Engineer position. Applicants must pass a pre-employment physical exam and drug screen. Classification and base pay rate will be dependent upon skillset and prior experience.

Position Description

Our Senior Level Systems Engineers responsible for developing and designing complex systems that integrate both hardware and software.

Position Overview

• Developing complex material specifications
• Preparing schematics and providing appropriate follow-up support.
• Develop recommendations on improvements related to productivity, cost reduction, and customer satisfaction.
• Guides complex technical interchange and knowledge transfer for both processes and application of products to system design.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and specify hardware for Variable Frequency Drive systems
• Parameterize and tune programs for Variable Frequency Drives programs on specific industrial metal technology applications
• Identify and resolve complex technical issues as they arise, taking appropriate actions to address challenging issues
• Seek advice and guidance from others on non-routine or unfamiliar problem areas as needed
• Collaborate with the immediate manager, engineering team, project managers, project teams, and customers throughout project execution

Required Skills/Knowledge, Education And Experience

• BS/BA in a related discipline, or an advanced degree where applicable, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in drive systems
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success working with medium- to large-scale Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) in industrial environments
• Detailed knowledge of equipment, processes, systems, and facilities related to the electrical engineering of steel mill equipment
• Detailed knowledge of complex engineering principles, calculation methods, equipment design, and equipment selection
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in large, diverse, multinational groups
• Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and internationally
• Knowledge with one or more of the following drive systems: Siemens SINAMICS S120, ABB ACS880, or Rockwell PowerFlex
• Knowledge and understanding of motor model, including the ability to properly specify and select motors applications
• Required Travel – 30%

Benefits

• Insurance – Medical – including an HSA option, dental, vision, accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life & accidental death
• Financial – Tool purchase program, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, education reimbursement, quarterly bonus, and employee referral bonuses.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Primetals Technologies, we value difference for the benefit of our employees, our customers, and our community. Primetals Technologies is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.