Consulting Systems Engineer

Consulting Systems Engineer – Primetals Technologies USA LLC

Location: Alpharetta, GA

Primary

Work Location:

Alpharetta, GA. Travel required approximately 60% to various client sites throughout the US, with possible international travel.

Duties: Executes the design of complex Drive systems (Variable Frequency Drives) that integrate hardware and software. Completes complex material specifications, schematic preparation, and appropriate follow‑up. Makes recommendations for productivity improvement, cost reduction, and enhanced customer satisfaction. Performs complex technical interchange and knowledge transfer for processes and application of products to system design. Performs full range of standard work for the professional field.

Applies advanced skills to resolve complex problems not covered by existing procedures or practices independently. Identifies and resolves more complex problems and applies problem‑solving skills in most situations. Demonstrates a broad knowledge of the field of specialization (Drive Systems) through successful completion of moderately complex assignments and complex knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of the particular area of specialization (Drive Systems).

Demonstrates knowledge of the organization’s business practices and issues.

Minimum Education and Experience

Required:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechatronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 5 years of experience in drive engineering and commissioning in a metals industry environment or related experience; OR Master’s degree or equivalent in Mechatronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 2 years of experience in drive engineering and commissioning in a metals industry environment or related experience.

Skills Required:

• Experience with Drive Engineering using state‑of‑the‑art Variable Frequency Drives such as Siemens S120, Siemens 6RA80, ABB ACS 880, ABB DCS 880, or similar.
• Experience with Drive Commissioning using the same types of Variable Frequency Drives.
• Creating and analyzing electrical schematics for Variable Frequency Drives and verifying correctness.
• Experience with Drive Engineering and Commissioning in the Metals Industry (especially Steel and Aluminum).
• Understanding of the physics of Variable Frequency Drives and Motors (Induction motors, DC motors, and/or synchronous motors).
• Engineering and commissioning of medium‑voltage Variable Frequency Drives.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

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