Automation Engineer Level 1 Systems- Pickle Lines

SMS group

$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years' experience in engineering within the metals industry
  • Proficiency with Programmable Logic Controllers
  • Familiarity with Logicad and/or Siemens TIA Portal preferred
  • Understanding of Pickle Line and/or Rolling Mill processes favored
  • Strong problem-solving skills, particularly under pressure
  • Willingness to travel extensively for project needs, including 6 months in Germany and up to 3-5 years in Louisiana.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement Level 1 control systems to meet project requirements
  • Program Level 1 control systems based on function descriptions
  • Collaborate with teams in project management and engineering
  • Participate in integration testing prior to site arrival
  • Oversee on-site commissioning and startup of control systems
  • Train client personnel on maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Provide service for existing systems, coordinating with internal teams

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Training opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Support for professional development and growth
Full Job Description
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

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!

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