Automation Project Engineer

Norsk Hydro; Wright Township (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Savings Plans with Company

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Job summary

Hydro is seeking a Project Engineer in Mountain Top, PA, to develop and oversee plant projects that support safe, efficient operations and the automation program. The role collaborates with maintenance, operations, and external vendors to achieve reliable plant performance.

Required: Bachelor's in Engineering and 3 years of project engineering. Proficiency in Rockwell, AutoCAD, and MS Office is essential, with a focus on improving automation efficiency and uptime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• 3 years of project engineering experience
• Preferred: hydraulic design knowledge
• Preferred: high-speed manufacturing and robotics
• Proficient with AutoCAD software
• Proficient in Rockwell Automation programs

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee plant projects that support safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations.
• Oversee the plant's automation program and design, plan, coordinate, and schedule projects.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to increase automation efficiency and uptime.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, engineering, contractors, and external vendors.
• Create and maintain documentation for equipment, programs, and procedures.

Skills

MS Office

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Rockwell Automation

MS Project

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Rockwell Automation programs

Job description

Location: Mountain Top, PA, US, 18707 Career area: Engineering Department: Maintenance Job Type: Permanent

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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.
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What we offer you

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

What you will be doing

Job Summary: The Project Engineer is responsible for developing and overseeing plant projects that support safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. It also includes oversight of the Plant's automation program. This role involves designing, planning, coordinating, and scheduling projects that will improve the plant. They will include projects based on sustaining current plant abilities, improving reliability, and return seeking. The position works closely with Maintenance, Operations, Corporateresources,contractors, and external vendors to achieve desired results. Strongproficiencyin Rockwell, AutoCAD, and program management software isrequired.

• Ability to fully utilize MS Office Products, ACAD/Solid works software and MS Project.
• Professional interaction with Employee's, Contractors, and Vendors at all levels of the organization.
• Design or modify mechanical and control systems for new or existing equipment, including ability to direct controls engineers in building machine control software to perform proper machine operations.
• Lead and support continuous improvement projects to increase automation efficiency and uptime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (maintenance, production, engineering) to implement automation upgrades and maintenance programs.
• Create and maintain documentation for equipment, programs, and procedures.
• Raise awareness and ensure compliance with Health & Safety objectives and company PPE standards. Attend required training.
• Provide oversight of the Plant’s Automation Program.
• Dotted line responsibility to Plant PLC Techs/Specialists with respect to assigning projects, providing direction, and reviewing progress. This will be accomplished through cooperation with the Maintenance Supervisor.

What will make you successful?

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• 3 years of project engineering experience.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of hydraulic design, troubleshooting, and start-up.
• Work experience in relatively high-speed manufacturing and robotics.
• Basic proficiency with AutoCAD software.
• Proficient in Rockwell Automation programs.

Equal opportunities

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 job‑related assessments in selected roles.These tools help us better understand work‑related 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.

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

A key part of succeeding in this mission involves encouraging a collegial environment where our differencesare acknowledged as our greatest competitive advantage. Your diverse perspective makes us stronger. Ourglobal diversity, inclusion and belonging program enables us to cultivate a high-performing and inclusiveworkplace where everyone feels valued.

Your career journey is unique. We strive to provide you with the support needed to achieve your full potential.With our global reach, inclusive culture, and cutting-edge technology you'll have the opportunity to build acareer that aligns with your strengths and passions. Join our global community of over 30,000 people with apresence in 40 countries and united by the values of Care, Courage and Collaboration. At Hydro, you havethe chance to make a difference in the industries that matter. Explore our world and the heart of our operations.