Title:  Systems Engineer/Spec 2

Position: Systems Engineer/Specialist (Primetals Technologies USA LLC; Alpharetta, GA)

Duties: Our Systems Engineers perform engineering, specification, design, testing and commissioning of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Distributed Control Systems (DCSs), Data Acquisition (SCADA), and Human Machine Interface (HMI) based automation control systems that integrate hardware and software for large industrial project applications, specifically in the metals industry and power systems. Systems Engineers also provide technical solutions, process know-how, customer training, and service support on large industrial processes, including electrical, mechanical, and metallurgical processes, for rolling and processing of metals for industrial customers, domestic and international. Plan, implement, and evaluate SCADA. Designs complex systems that integrate hardware and software. Develops material specification, schematic preparation, and the appropriate follow-up. Generates recommendations for productivity improvement and cost reduction. Guides technical knowledge interchange for both processes and applications to system design As a Systems Engineer with the Primetals Technologies Engineering Team, the candidate will work in various stages of projects that will contribute to excellence in hardware, product, and software developments for our customer. The candidate will participate in projects like: Defining solutions for upgrades and improvements in customer plants. Working with customer team to define their challenge areas, develop solutions, and deliver project results that exceed expectations. Developing recommendations for ideas related to productivity improvement, quality enhancements, cost reduction, and improvement in customer satisfaction. Overseeing of multiple projects in your area of expertise. Engineering, designing, and integrating automation and control systems for the metals industry. A candidate will need to: Apply advanced skills and a comprehensive knowledge of engineering to resolve complex problems not covered by existing procedures or practices independently. Display a high level of critical thinking in bringing resolution to high-impact, complex, and/or cross-functional problems. Work on and with international and domestic teams. Primary work location in Alpharetta, GA. Travel required approximately 60% to various client sites throughout the US. International travel possible.

Minimum education required: Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Minimum experience required: 2 years of experience in electrical or mechatronics engineering or related experience.

Skills required: Must have experience with: SIMATIC TIA; TIA Program Structure; TCP/IP, Profibus; HMI solution with WinCC; IbaPDA (iba Process Data Acquisition); SIMATIC PCS7; PCS7 Program Structure; Power Monitor Design; Control Theory, Electrical Machines, and PLC Logic Programming; PLC System programming (TIA/PCS7); Troubleshooting of Automation Embedded Systems (TIA/PCS7), Communications Protocol (IEC61850, Ethernet, Modbus), and Network Designs (Profinet, Profibus); SCADA (WinCC) system design; Power System Devices and programming. Employer will accept any amount of experience with the required skills.