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# Automation Engineer Level 1 Systems- Pickle Lines

- **Company:** SMS group Inc
- **Location:** Pittsburgh, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** System Programming, Tia Portal, Integration Tests
- **Published:** July 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8fdcf033d700a457

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

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

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 are located.

www.sms-group.us

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


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