Rolling Mill Automation Engineer

Job Title: Rolling Mill Automation EngineerJob Description

The Rolling Mill Automation Engineer supports the design, implementation, modernization, and commissioning of coordinated drive systems within steel and aluminum rolling mill operations. This position focuses on rolling mill automation, strip tension control, and multi-motor drive systems used in both hot and cold rolling applications, and requires hands-on expertise from project concept through commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and modernize coordinated drive systems for steel and aluminum rolling mill operations.
• Lead and support the commissioning of rolling mill drive systems, ensuring reliable startup and performance.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting for rolling mill automation and drive systems during startup and ongoing operations.
• Apply advanced strip tension control, loop control, speed matching, and tension zone strategies to optimize rolling processes.
• Support multiple drive modernization and replacement projects from initial concept through final commissioning.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to integrate drive systems into hot and cold rolling mill applications.
• Ensure drive system designs meet operational requirements for hot strip mills, cold rolling mills, tandem cold mills, roughing mills, finishing mills, pickling line tandem cold mills, and galvanizing or coating lines.
• Travel to customer sites to support startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities as needed.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor"s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience with rolling mill automation and drive systems.
• Direct, hands-on experience working on rolling mill drive systems, including startup, troubleshooting, and modernization projects.
• Experience with coordinated drive systems in steel or aluminum rolling mill operations.
• Strong understanding of strip tension control, loop control, speed matching, and tension zones.
• Experience implementing and commissioning coordinated drive systems in hot and cold rolling applications.
• Ability to lead or support multiple drive modernization and replacement projects.
• Ability and willingness to travel for startup and commissioning activities.
• Proficiency with AC and DC motor control.
• Specialized experience in rolling mill environments such as hot strip mills, cold rolling mills, tandem cold mills, roughing mills, finishing mills, pickling line tandem cold mills (PLTCM), and galvanizing or coating lines.
• Background in controls engineering specifically focused on rolling mill drive systems rather than general controls engineering.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering and operations teams in industrial environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects from concept through commissioning in rolling mill settings.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for diagnosing complex drive and automation issues.
• Effective communication skills for working with on-site teams during startup and commissioning activities.

Work Environment

This role operates in industrial steel and aluminum rolling mill environments, supporting both hot and cold rolling operations and related lines such as hot strip mills, cold rolling mills, tandem cold mills, roughing mills, finishing mills, pickling line tandem cold mills, and galvanizing or coating lines. Work involves time at engineering offices for design and planning, as well as regular travel to mill sites for hands-on startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting of coordinated drive systems and AC/DC motor controls. The position requires comfort working in production facilities with heavy equipment, process automation systems, and dynamic operating conditions, and the ability to adapt to varying schedules during commissioning and modernization projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Aurora, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52.88 - $67.31/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Aurora, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 15, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Aurora,OH.

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