Principal Electrical Engineer
Job Description
Summary
We are seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and implement cutting-edge automation solutions and power drive technologies for the metals industry.
Who we are
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.
www.sms-group.us
What you’ll do
- Experience with DC and AC drive upgrades
- Review basic power system requirements for drive feeders and protection
- Outline regulator performance/response based on process applications
- Share technical expertise in areas of the metals industry such as Melting, Casting or Rolling Mill applications for all project life cycles (sales, development, commissioning, and support)
- Support existing installed systems and assist customers with challenging technical issues through process knowledge, data analysis and implementation.
- Complete assignments requiring development of new and/or improved engineering techniques and procedures
- Interface and communicate with local project team (project managers, engineers, support personnel) and internal experts from other areas as well customers and suppliers to provide engineering solutions to technical issues and project-related matters
- Mentor young engineers during project design and execution.
- Perform on site commissioning and training as required
What you’ll need
- 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 the solution of design problems
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and mentor less experienced personnel
- Be willing to travel to support the project work
- Extensive experience at data analysis and troubleshooting.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as excellent computer skills
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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Extensive experience in an engineering role in the metals or a similar industry
- Experience with DC and AC drive upgrades
- Experience with automation, power and drive systems
- Experience in automation practices
- Demonstrates ability to apply engineering principles to the solution of design problems
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and mentor less experienced personnel
- Willingness to travel to support project work
- Extensive experience in data analysis and troubleshooting
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent computer skills
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.
