Process Automation Engineer - Models (EE26139)
 TMEIC Corporation | |
 United States, Virginia, Roanoke | |
 Nov 13, 2026 | |
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General Role Description Develop, verify, and implement algorithms and transfer functions that define the electro-mechanical operation of industrial machinery, primarily metal rolling mills General Role Description Develop, verify, and implement algorithms and transfer functions that define the electro-mechanical operation of industrial machinery, primarily metal rolling mills Role Accountabilities * Develop algorithms and transfer functions that define the electro-mechanical operation of industrial machinery, primarily * metal rolling mills * Verify these algorithms and transfer functions using computer simulation of mechanical processes and/or analysis of * empirical data from operating machinery * Use verified mathematical algorithms and transfer functions to design and implement software which generates control * system setup and operating parameters that enable advanced automatic computer based control of industrial machinery * Provide regular, accurate, and considered commissioning status reports to parties deemed appropriate to the situation * Collaborate with project engineering team to ensure inter-operation of software modules into overall project * Conduct and/or support simulation to verify satisfy project requirements * Conduct and/or support simulation to verify the Human Machine Interface satisfies project requirements * Support client witness of unit and system test as needed * Recommend improvements to test procedures to better identify where software does not meet all project requirements for * assigned scope of work General Employee Accountabilities * Bring full effort to bear on tasks assigned by manager * Give manager best advice * Give earliest notice when work cannot be delivered as specified * Cooperate and collaborate with peers and interact cross-organizationally as specified by manager * Exemplify Company Core Values: Integrity, Client Focus, Team Orientation, and Personal Commitment * Comply with all Company policies, practices, and procedures and all regulations and laws * Recommend viable improvements proactively * Ensure effective utilization of business tools and processes Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering with control automation coursework, computer engineering, materials science, physics or related field or equivalent via education and/or work experience * 2 years' experience in designing and/or commissioning process automation/models software in heavy industry, such as steelmaking, aluminum, or other process industries * 2 years' High-Level Programming Language, such as C++ and object-oriented programming experience using the Microsoft development environment * Demonstrated problem solving skills * Demonstrated successful working relationships with clients, suppliers, and other internal and external contacts * Demonstrated successful and positive personal leadership, interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and communication skills * Demonstrated continuous improvement in areas of responsibility * Proficiency in MS Office * Availability to travel, domestically and internationally, approximately 25%, sometimes with limited notice Preferred Qualifications * MS in physics, material science, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering * Research project or thesis in the areas of mathematical modeling, finite element analysis, or thermodynamics * Work experience as research assistant, intern, or co-op in the above areas * Work experience designing and/or maintaining hot or cold rolling control systems or metal strip processing line control systems * Experience in international field engineering assignments Link to TMEIC Corporation Americas website https://www.tmeic.com/. To be considered an applicant for any available positions, individuals must complete an online job application for each posting. A resume may be attached to the online application but is not considered a substitute for the information in the application. Applications will be considered only for the specific position for which the application is submitted. EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer Hiring Range: $98,900 - $148,300 | |