Process Engineer, Digital Application Engineer

SMS group

Process Engineer & Digital Application Engineer supporting customers with digital applications and automation systems. Involves field-based technical support with significant travel across the Americas.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support post-project commissioning activities for Electric & Automation and Digital systems.
Perform process model tuning, validation, and optimization for Hot Strip Mill operations.
Execute on-site troubleshooting of process, automation, and digital application issues.
Support Hot Strip Mill Health Checks and performance audits.
Deploy, configure, and support digital products including: HSM Expert Application, Genius Condition Monitoring, Camera-based Hot Strip Mill applications.
Assist with data integration, signal validation, and analytics pipelines.
Support AI/ML-enabled features such as anomaly detection, predictive monitoring, and performance optimization.
Collaborate with software development teams to test, validate, and improve applications.
Support digital, electrical, and automation modernization projects.
Assist in implementing upgrades, retrofits, and new digital functionalities at customer sites.
Ensure smooth transition from commissioning to long-term service and support contracts.
Provide technical support during sales, proposals, and customer workshops.
Translate operational challenges into process and digital solution recommendations.
Support customer training and knowledge transfer for digital and automation systems.
Work closely with: Process Technology teams, Digital & Software Engineering, Electric & Automation service teams.
Support continuous improvement of service tools, documentation, and best practices.
Contribute feedback from the field to product development and R&D teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in: Process Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science or a related technical discipline
2–5+ years of experience in: Industrial process engineering, automation, or digital applications
Steel or metals industry experience is a strong advantage
Experience with: Industrial automation systems, Process models, Data analytics or software applications is highly desirable.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

Process Model TuningValidationOptimizationTroubleshootingData IntegrationSignal ValidationAI/ML FeaturesPerformance AuditsDigital Product SupportApplication Testing

Soft Skills

CollaborationCustomer TrainingKnowledge TransferTechnical Support