Regional Automation Engineer

Norsk Hydro; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 116,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Savings Plans with Company

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Job summary

Hydro North America is seeking a Regional Automation Engineer to analyze, develop, and implement strategic automation initiatives across Canadian facilities. You will work with multiple plants to optimize automation performance and maintain control systems.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 5+ years in industrial automation, including PLC programming, HMI, and databases. English fluency is required; French is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Min. 5 years of industrial automation experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Min. 5 years with PLC programming, HMI, control networks, and database management.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel frequently.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written) is required; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects in accordance with regional management policies, principles, and procedures.
• Collaborate with plant teams and corporate resources to develop automation solutions.
• Train local teams on automation systems and PLC programming.
• Use design and visualization tools to develop and present automation solutions.
• Prepare project budgets, cost estimates, and business cases.
• Design, select, install, commission, and qualify automation equipment and systems.
• Analyze manufacturing process issues, recommend improvements, and troubleshoot industrial control systems.
• Develop and maintain technical specifications and standard operating procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI

Industrial control networks

Database management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

FactoryTalk RSView

Wonderware

Think'N'Do

OSI PI Historian

SQL

Visual Basic

Job description

Location: Mississauga, ON, CA Career area: Engineering Department: Midwest & Canada Region Job Type: Permanent Apply by: August 14, 2026

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Hydro Extrusions is a global leader in aluminum extrusion, with approximately 100 production sites across 40 countries and more than 20,000 employees. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global reach, and unmatched research and development capabilities, we provide solutions ranging from standard profiles to advanced developments and manufacturing processes for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has transformed natural resources into valuable products for businesses and communities, while providing a safe and positive working environment for more than 30,000 people across more than 140 locations.

What We Offer You

• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility

Work Location

Canada (The successful candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of one of Hydro's Canadian facilities.)

This is a regional, onsite position requiring 50% to 75% travel.

Salary Range

$115,632 – $128,351 CAD per year, depending on experience.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Regional Engineering leadership – Canada and Monett (currently under the interim supervision of the Regional Operations Director), this position works with multiple manufacturing facilities to analyze, develop, and implement strategic automation and mechanization initiatives.

The position also provides technical support to manufacturing operations by evaluating the performance and maintainability of automation systems, while managing modifications to existing control systems.

What You Will Be Doing

• Coordinate projects in accordance with regional management policies, principles, and procedures.
• Collaborate with plant teams and corporate resources to develop effective automation solutions.
• Train local teams on automation systems and programmable logic controller (PLC) programming.
• Use design and visualization tools to develop and present automation solutions.
• Prepare project budgets, cost estimates, and business cases.
• Design, select, install, commission, and qualify automation equipment and systems.
• Analyze manufacturing process issues, recommend improvements, and troubleshoot industrial control systems and industrial networks.
• Develop and maintain technical specifications and standard operating procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What Will Make You Successful?

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years of industrial automation experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience with PLC programming, Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI), industrial control networks, and database management.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel frequently.
• Full proficiency in English, spoken and written, is required. French is an asset but not required.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, FactoryTalk RSView, Wonderware, and Think'N'Do.
• Knowledge of SCADA systems, Batch applications, OSI PI Historian, SQL, and Visual Basic.
• Knowledge of Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet, and Allen-Bradley Remote I/O networks.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and combustion control systems.
• Experience with commissioning, Installation Qualification (IQ), and Operational Qualification (OQ).
• Commitment to health and safety, quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow work procedures and safety instructions.

Hydro North America is committed to equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the position, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and succeed.

Are you looking to make a real impact? For over a century, our people have been the driving force in solving some of the world's most pressing issues - and we hope you'll join us in solving the next century's. Whether you're working to close the loop at one of our recycling facilities or ensuring efficient renewable energy processes to decarbonize aluminium production, your contributions make an impact in our shared purpose of propelling our industries and the world into a greener future.

About Hydro

• Hydro is a leading aluminium and renewable energy company committed to a sustainable future
• Founded: 1905
• Number of employees: 32,000
• Company presence in around 40 countries worldwide

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