Senior Automation Engineer - Level 1 Systems (Multiple Openings)
SMS group Inc. seeks Senior Automation Engineer - Level 1 Systems to work in Pittsburgh, PA, to deliver best in class automated systems for metals production, which enable the metals industry to produce green steel. This role must know the process and plan out the structure and functions of the software, then create, develop, and test the software, as well as provide commissioning and operational support to our customers. This role also uses knowledge of metals production to improve the reliability and efficiency of the process. Specific duties include: Determine software requirements by reviewing the as-sold specification to drive development activities, and to check for accuracy; Review functional descriptions (if available) to learn the customer’s expectations of the machines capabilities and requirements, and discover inconsistencies with customer expectations and actual capabilities; Collaborate with E&A Manager to create project task list that includes areas, assignments and deadlines; Plan software structure by referencing the technical description to determine the most efficient code organization; Develop well documented PLC software according to PLC standards and software plan; Program interfaces for any package units, level 2 systems, and HMIs; Create simulation code and test software according to functional descriptions, process knowledge, and Factory Test Plan; Conduct factory acceptance tests based on established protocol to determine equipment functions according to design; Conduct point to point test of I/O panels using PLC or test equipment to determine wiring is correct; Redline drawings to document any issues or changes; Perform Cold and Hot Commissioning; Perform I/O checkout and single function tests; Run Simulated testing on the equipment; Assist and support first operation of new equipment; Resolve any issues that arise after startup.
Must possess, at a minimum, a Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a directly related field of study, AND at least five (5) years of experience in a related role designing and commissioning automated control systems in the metals industry. Previous work experience must have included: At least five (5) years of experience using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) in automated systems; Applying engineering principles to the solution of automated system design problems; Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and relating them to wiring installed in cabinets or other industrial equipment; Performing cold commissioning of automated systems; and Performing hot commissioning of automated systems.
Apply at: sms-group.us/careers.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or directly related field (or foreign equivalent)
- At least 5 years experience designing and commissioning automated control systems in the metals industry
- At least 5 years experience using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) in automated systems
- Experience applying engineering principles to automated system design problems
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and relate them to wiring installed in cabinets or industrial equipment
- Experience performing cold commissioning of automated systems
- Experience performing hot commissioning of automated systems
- Experience developing well-documented PLC software and programming interfaces for package units, level 2 systems, and HMIs
- Experience conducting factory acceptance tests, I/O checkout, simulation testing, and troubleshooting after startup
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.
