Summary
Program, test, and commission Level 1 control systems for new installations of Pickle Lines (Rolling Mill Equipment) and other applications in the metals industry. As a Level 1 Engineer, you will play a critical role in delivering world-class automation solutions for rolling mill installations across global markets, working within a collaborative engineering team at the forefront of metals industry technology.
- Willing to travel to support the project work. Integration test will be 6 months in Germany, commissioning will be 3-5 years in Louisiana, USA
At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we are located.
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What you’ll do
- Design and implementation of Level 1 control systems based on project requirements, SMS standards and similar reference projects
- Perform Level 1 control system programming based on the function descriptions for the equipment related to the project
- Collaborate with project management, mechanical, and Level 2 engineering teams
- Participate in integration testing of the control system before shipment to the job site
- Conduct on site commissioning and startup of Level 1 control systems for new plant installations
- Train customer personnel in maintenance and troubleshooting
- Service existing systems remotely and on-site interfacing with internal engineers and resources from other groups and locations
- Supervision received is mostly administrative, with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits
What you’ll need
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar degree
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an engineering role in metals or a similar industry
- Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers
- Experience with Logicad and/or Siemens TIA Portal preferred
- Pickle Line and/or Rolling Mill process knowledge preferred
- Willing to travel to support the project work. Integration test will be 6 months in Germany, commissioning will be 3-5 years in Louisiana, USA
- Problem solving skills especially while under time pressure during commissioning
What we offer
Competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid vacation, paid holiday time, 401k with a company match, training, a tuition reimbursement program and more!
What we do
SMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals. We are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in an engineering role in metals or similar industry
- Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
- Willingness to travel for extended integration and commissioning (multi-months/years)
- Problem solving skills, especially under time pressure during commissioning
- Experience with Logicad and/or Siemens TIA Portal
- Pickle Line and/or Rolling Mill process knowledge
What We Do
SMS group Inc. is responsible for new equipment sales, upgrades and modernizations for North American metals producers, and is a world leader in outsourced maintenance services for the steel and non-ferrous metals industry. SMS group Inc., a member of the SMS group family, is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. At SMS group Inc., we are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for 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. Apart from traditional refurbishment services for all major OEM equipment, you can also take advantage of our comprehensive field services and modernization projects. Steel production is our largest market, where we supply world class new equipment and actively support operations and maintenance devising solutions throughout the process from melting and casting to rolling and finishing. In addition to new equipment supply, our Forging division has experienced maintenance specialists who focus on closed and open-die forging, powder metal presses, extrusion presses, and ring rolling. New equipment supply, maintenance services, and spare parts inside the aluminum industry crosses a wide variety of products including flat rolling mill equipment, plate stretchers and extrusion presses. For tubes and pipes, our unique broad know-how covers the complete line of processes from ERW to spiral welded pipe as well as seamless producing operations utilizing equipment from cold drawing and pilger mills to piercing mills. It is our commitment to be the Leading Partner for our customers guiding and assisting our customers to make equipment and process decisions that allow them to remain competitive in an ever evolving global market, and serve as a single source for new equipment, maintenance and spare parts that our customers can trust and value.
