Balionis Group, Inc. is well known for providing engineers and technology people to a variety of high technology firms.  We provide direct placement as well as contract engineers.

We are currently looking for a Controls – Automation Engineer for a permanent position within our client base.  This position is permanent and is based in Pittsburgh, PA.  This is a very important and high visibility position.

Our client is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Controls – Automation Engineer.  Typical projects include all aspects relating to industrial furnaces to steel, aluminum and strip processing manufacturers.   Typical project scope includes combusiton/controls upgrades, furnace rebuilds, field service, and complete equipment design/supply/install/commissioning.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• BS degree in Engineering (preferably electrical or combustion).
• Minimum of 5-8 years experience in the Metals Industry (steel, aluminum, etc.)
• Minimum of 5-8 years’ experience in design, project engineering and start-up of similar equipment.
• Experience with industrial furnaces in the steel and aluminum industries is desirable.
• Extensive use with Siemens S7 PLC systems and Step 7 programming including the use of statement list.
• Knowledgeable with Siemens S120 drive systems
• Knowledgeable with combustion systems is a plus.
• Willingness to travel for commissioning activities, meetings, etc. is a must.
• Problem solving skills with the ability to become hands on involved when needed.
• Strong communication, organizing, planning, and inter-personal skills.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft office products.

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Balionis Group, Inc. is well known for providing engineers to a variety of high technology firms.  We provide direct placement as well as contract engineers.

We are currently looking for 2 Automation and Controls Engineers for positions within our client base.  For the right person, these positions could become permanent.  These positions are based in Pittsburgh, PA.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• BS in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5 or more years experience developing control systems for Furnace Control in the Metals Industry.
• Both Mechanical and Electrical Controls, most especially electrical and controls automation with PLCs.

Specific Equipment:

• Furnace Combustion Systems, fans, burners, instruments, flame safety.
• Material Handling Systems, rolls, roller tables, walking beam mechanisms, extractors and charging machines.
• PLC based control systems, mostly Rockwell or Siemens, involving the above systems.
• Rockwell, Siemens PLC programming/commissioning, Wonderware HMI.

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Balionis Group, Inc. is well known for providing product development engineers to a variety of high technology firms.  We provide direct placement as well as contract engineers.

We are currently looking for an Electrical Engineer for a full time permanent position for one of our clients.  The client is based in Pittsburgh.  The right person will be a motivated self-starter.

Job Description

Education: 

BS Electrical Engineering

Experience: 

Minimum 5 years working with electronic computer control systems.

Experience working with and installing automation systems.

Experience with hydraulic systems and/or mining control systems is a big plus.

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