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SMS group

Automation Engineer, Level 1 – Cold Mills

SMS group

Level 1 Engineer delivering world-class automation solutions for rolling mill installations across global markets. Collaborating within a team on various projects involving global travel.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timePittsburgh • Louisiana, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Level 1 control system design, programming, and commissioning, with a strong focus on collaboration with engineering teams and customer training. Proficient in troubleshooting and servicing control systems in the metals industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Level 1 Control System DesignProgrammable Logic ControllersLogicadSiemens TIA PortalMetals Industry Experience

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Hard Skills
Control System ProgrammingIntegration TestingCommissioningTroubleshootingSystem Maintenance
Soft Skills
Problem SolvingCollaborationTraining
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
Industry Keywords
Pickle LineRolling MillEngineering RoleMetals Industry

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • 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

Requirements

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
  • Problem solving skills especially while under time pressure during commissioning

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive compensation
  • medical/dental/vision coverage
  • paid vacation
  • paid holiday time
  • 401k with a company match
  • training
  • tuition reimbursement program
  • more!