Controls System Engineer
Job Location:
Pittsburgh, PA - USA
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Job Summary
Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20000 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 1905 Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30000 employees in more than 140 locations.
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- Medical Rx Dental Disability Life Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Education Assistance
- Bonus Plan Eligibility
- Referral Bonuses
- Parental Leave
This is a remote position with up to 70% domestic travel.
Job Summary:The Controls SystemEngineer serves as a key technical resource supporting automation controls robotics and manufacturing technology initiatives across Hydro Extrusion North America (ENA). This role leads and supports capital projects from concept through commissioning develops and maintains industrial control systems and drives continuous improvement efforts that enhance safety reliability quality productivity and operational performance. Working closely with plant operations maintenance engineering and external suppliers the Controls Systems Engineer provides technical expertise in PLC SCADA HMI robotics and system integration while supporting the standardization and advancement of automation technologies across ENA facilities.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with ENA plants to identify develop and execute capital projects focused on automation and controls improvements.
- Lead machine integration activities from installation through startup commissioning validation and operational handoff.
- Design implement troubleshoot and optimize automated systems industrial controls and manufacturing processes.
- Develop and maintain new and existing SCADA systems using Ignition.
- Research evaluate and implement new manufacturing equipment automation technologies and control solutions.
- Ensure automation systems and equipment operate safely reliably and in compliance with applicable standards and requirements.
- Develop and improve manufacturing and testing processes to achieve quality productivity delivery and cost objectives.
- Recommend and implement process improvements equipment modifications and automation enhancements that create operational value.
- Ensure manufacturing processes are capable supported by appropriate controls and able to meet production quality delivery and cost targets.
- Collaborate with operations maintenance engineering contractors and suppliers to successfully execute projects and resolve technical challenges.
- Support the standardization and continuous improvement of automation controls and manufacturing technologies across ENA facilities.
Required Education/Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering.
- At least 5 years of Industrial Automation Systems Design.
- Ignition Core Certification.
- Ability to program PLC logic in Rockwell and Siemens systems.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
- Ignition Core Certification.
- Experience integrating shop-floor equipment and automation systems with enterprise applications databases manufacturing systems and ERP platforms.
- Ability to interpret and utilize AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks drawings to support equipmentdesign reviews system integration and project execution.
- Experience programming integrating and troubleshooting industrial robotics systems;FANUC and/or ABB experience.
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. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.
As part of our recruitment process we may use jobrelated assessments in selected tools help us better understand workrelated strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience qualifications and interviews and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.
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About Company
Hydro is a leading aluminium and renewable energy company that builds businesses and partnerships for a more sustainable future. We have 33,000 employees in more than 140 locations and 40 countries.
