Systems Engineering Co-Op / Summer Intern

SMS group USA; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SMS group USA is seeking a Systems Engineering Co‑Op / Internship in Pittsburgh to gain hands-on experience in developing, testing, and supporting Level‑2 automation systems for steel and metals production.

You will work with engineers on software development, data analysis, process technology, and industrial communications, building a broad engineering foundation for future opportunities within the Level‑2 Engineering organization.

Formación

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in a STEM field.
• Completion of at least two years of university coursework prior to start.
• Willingness to work full-time on-site for the duration of the co‑op or internship.
• Coursework in software development, automation, manufacturing, or process systems.
• Exposure to object‑oriented programming concepts.
• Basic SQL and database knowledge; familiarity with Git or similar version-control tools.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with development and testing of software applications using approved engineering tools and languages.
• Support web-based and desktop user-interface development activities.
• Assist with database development, reporting, and data‑management activities.
• Support implementation and testing of communication interfaces between automation systems.
• Participate in software verification and troubleshooting activities.
• Explore AI‑assisted engineering tools and workflows.

Conocimientos

C#

.NET

Visual Studio

Git

MS SQL Server

SQL

Grafana

Metabase

TCP/IP

OPC DA/UA

AI‑assisted tooling

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in STEM

Herramientas

Grafana

Metabase

OPC/Automation tools

Descripción del empleo

The Systems Engineering Co-Op / Internship Program provides students with hands‑on experience developing, testing, and supporting industrial Level-2 Automation Systems used in modern steel and metals production facilities. Working alongside experienced engineers, participants gain exposure to software engineering, process technology, data analysis, industrial communications, system integration, testing, commissioning support, and technical documentation activities. The program is intentionally designed to provide a broad engineering foundation prior to specialization and serves as a potential entry path into future full‑time engineering opportunities within the Level-2 Engineering organization.

The Systems Engineering Co-Op / Internship Program provides students with hands‑on experience developing, testing, and supporting industrial Level-2 Automation Systems used in modern steel and metals production facilities. Working alongside experienced engineers, participants gain exposure to software engineering, process technology, data analysis, industrial communications, system integration, testing, commissioning support, and technical documentation activities. The program is intentionally designed to provide a broad engineering foundation prior to specialization and serves as a potential entry path into future full‑time engineering opportunities within the Level-2 Engineering organization.

The Basics

• Full‑time, 40 hours/week, paid hourly
• North Shore - Pittsburgh, PA

Duties And Responsibilities

Assignments are tailored to the student's background, capabilities, development objectives, and active project needs.

Systems Engineering Support

• Assist with development and testing of software applications using approved engineering tools and programming languages.
• Support web-based and desktop user-interface development activities.
• Assist with database development, reporting, and data‑management activities.
• Support implementation and testing of communication interfaces between automation systems.
• Participate in software verification and troubleshooting activities.
• Explore AI‑assisted engineering tools and workflows.

Process Technology Support

• Assist with analysis of production and process data.
• Support validation of process‑model inputs and outputs.
• Participate in investigations related to production performance and product quality.
• Develop familiarity with flat‑rolling processes and industrial automation systems.

Testing and Validation

• Participate in Integration Testing activities.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) preparation and execution.
• Execute test procedures and document results.
• Assist with issue tracking and troubleshooting efforts.

Documentation & Knowledge Transfer

• Support creation and maintenance of technical documentation.
• Assist with updates to specifications, user documentation, and engineering records.
• Participate in knowledge‑sharing and lessons‑learned activities.

Technical Exposure

• Students may gain exposure to:
• Software & Development: C#, .NET, Visual Studio, Git
• Databases & Analytics: MS SQL Server, SQL, Grafana, Metabase
• Industrial Automation: TCP/IP protocols, OPC DA/UA,
• Level-1 and Level-2 integration, Industrial automation architectures
• AI‑Assisted Engineering: GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, AI-enabled engineering workflows

Learning Opportunities

Participants May Gain Exposure To

• Industrial software and systems engineering
• Process technology engineering
• Advanced process‑control systems
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
• Commissioning preparation and startup support
• Industrial communications and system integration
• Process‑data analysis and visualization
• Customer‑facing engineering activities
• Real‑world project execution

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in: Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related STEM discipline
• Completion of at least two years of university coursework before the start of the assignment.
• Availability to work full‑time (40 hours/week) on‑site for the duration of the co‑op or internship assignment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework involving software development, automation, controls, manufacturing, materials engineering, or process systems.
• Exposure to object‑oriented programming concepts.
• Basic SQL and database knowledge.
• Familiarity with Git or similar version‑control tools.
• Interest in industrial automation, manufacturing systems, steel production, or process engineering

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Interest in industrial automation, engineering systems, and manufacturing technology.

Future Career Opportunities

Skills

High‑performing participants may be considered for future full‑time engineering opportunities within the Level-2 Engineering organization. The program is intended to develop foundational skills applicable to future careers in:

• Systems Engineering
• Process Technology Engineering
• Industrial Automation
• Advanced Process Control
• Manufacturing Technology

What We Do

SMS group - an original equipment supplier delivering comprehensive maintenance and spare‑part services across metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non‑ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants, all from a single source. SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test.