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SMS group Inc • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Role & seniority: Automation Engineer – Long Products; early-career (0–5 years), lead Level 1 control system development within project teams
Stack/tools: PLC-based automation; motion control; sensors; VFD drives; actuators; system testing and simulation; on-site commissioning and training
Develop and implement PLC-based automation control systems (motion control, sensors, VFDs, actuators)
Lead Level 1 control system development per standards and project layouts; oversee testing/simulation
Interface with project teams, customers, and suppliers; provide engineering solutions and on-site commissioning/training
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Ability to work with minimal supervision; strong problem-solving and engineering principles
Excellent communication and computer skills
0–5 years’ experience in metals or related industry; willingness to travel domestically and internationally
Interest in PLCs and automation
Italian language skills
Prior experience with automation practices or advanced automation concepts
Location & work type: United States; travel to Italy for training and domestic project support; full-time, on-site/field-oriented work as required
Automation Engineer- Long Products
Summary
Design and Support automation solutions for the modernization and new installation of Long Products Level 1 control systems. This includes equipment for melting and degassing, casting, rolling, and other equipment.
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 work.
www.sms-group.us [https: //www.sms-group.us/]
What you'll do
· Develop and implement PLC based automation control systems that include motion control, advanced sensors, VFD drives, and actuators
· Act as a technical expert for all project life cycles (sales, development, commissioning, and support)
· Support existing installed systems and assist customers with challenging technical issues
· Lead Level 1 control system development based on company standards, function descriptions, mechanical and hydraulic layouts, and knowledge of the process and equipment
· Complete sophisticated 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 divisions as well customers and suppliers to provide engineering solutions to technical issues and project-related matters
· Lead integrated testing and simulation of entire system before delivery to the end customer
· Perform on site commissioning and training as required
What you'll need
· Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
· Ability to work with minimal supervision
· Be willing to travel internationally (Italy) for training and domestically to support the project work
· Demonstrates ability to apply engineering principles to the solution of design problems
· Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as excellent computer skills
· Italian language skills are a plus
· 0-5 years’ experience in an engineering role in metals or a similar industry
· Interest in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) a plus
· Interest in automation and/or automation practices a plus
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.