Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles, to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

Hydro is committed to leading the way in shaping a sustainable future and in doing so, creating more viable societies by developing natural resources into products and solutions in innovative and efficient ways to industries that matter.

Job Location: Gainesville, GA

Hydro employees can enjoy several benefits including:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

Job Summary: Perform functions related to controls engineering supporting manufacturing, maintenance and engineering departments with controls necessary to achieve desired results. Designs control systems for industrial material handling solutions. This role has a wide variety of task, requiring ability to gain full understanding of production processes and exercise judgment to modify controls to effect desired changes. Plan and prioritize work under general direction with production requirements as primary driver.

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or minimum of 2 years of experience accompanying an Associate’s degree and/or technical school certificate specifically related to Controls and PLC
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with Allen-Bradley PLC’s (all families), supported by a minimum of 2 years of practical Manufacturing experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in controls engineering
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with Visual Basic and/or HTML/XML

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Industrial Engineering
• Comprehensive understanding of mechanical components
• Knowledge of material sciences, metallurgy, aluminum.
• Knowledge of six sigma and LEAN manufacturing principles.
• Previous experience with SolidWorks.

Competencies:

• Advanced computer skills supported by ability to read electrical prints/schematics/specifications
• Good project management, leadership and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Detailed orientated with key statistical, process modeling and systems theory
• Ability to modify controls for desired results
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Knowledge of process related standards.
• Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to think critically and theoretically
• Proven ability to develop good partnerships with internal and external team members
• Collaboration Skills
• Decision Making and Problem Solving
• Written and Oral Communication Proficiency
• Time Management and Organizational Skills
• Ethical Conduct
• Technical and Analytical Capacity

Job Responsibilities:

• Design and install retrofits to existing systems and supports projects of all sizes
• Performs diverse, specialized and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making
• Prepares schematics and specifications
• Maintains a progress schedule that meets project milestones
• Creates Programmable Logical Control (PLC) programs
• Implement and validate the system design
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and instrument problems.
• Setup, editing, networking and troubleshooting of Allen Bradley PLCs (Control Logix, PLC-5, and SLC’s).
• Machine safety systems/devices (E Stops, Light Curtains, guard interlocks, etc)

Care, Courage, & Collaboration

At Hydro We care about our People!

We care about Safety!

Hydro is heading in a new and exciting direction, and we depend on different perspectives to solve our tasks and meet customer needs. Building on our three core values – Care, Courage and Collaboration – we target a high performing and sustainable work environment based on inclusion of our differences. Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law.

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