Controls System Engineer

Life in Pittsburgh; Pennsylvania; Remote; USD 115,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life

Retirement Savings Plan

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Referral Bonuses

Parental Leave

Job summary

Hydro Extrusions North America is seeking a Controls Systems Engineer to lead automation and controls initiatives across ENA facilities. You will drive capital projects from concept to commissioning, maintaining industrial control systems and supporting standardization of automation technologies.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 5+ years in industrial automation, and proficiency in Rockwell and Siemens PLCs, with Ignition SCADA experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 5+ years of Industrial Automation Systems Design experience.
• Ignition Core Certification required.
• Ability to program PLC logic in Rockwell and Siemens systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with ENA plants to identify, develop, and execute automation and controls capital projects.
• Lead machine integration from installation through startup, commissioning and handoff.
• Design, implement, troubleshoot, and optimize automated systems and industrial controls.
• Develop and maintain SCADA systems using Ignition.
• Research, evaluate, and implement new manufacturing equipment and control solutions.
• Ensure automation systems operate safely and reliably per standards.
• Improve manufacturing and testing processes to meet quality, productivity, delivery and cost targets.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, contractors and suppliers to resolve technical challenges.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Robotics

Industrial automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Ignition Core Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

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.

What we offer you

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Referral Bonuses
• Parental Leave

Annual Salary: $114,818 - $157,449

This is a remote position with up to 70% domestic travel.

What you will be doing

Job Summary: The Controls System Engineer 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.

What will make you successful?

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's 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 equipment design reviews, system integration, and project execution.
• Experience programming, integrating, and troubleshooting industrial robotics systems; FANUC and/or ABB experience.

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.