Manufacturing Engineer - Equipment Integration

Norsk Hydro; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Savings Plans with Company 

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Job summary

Norsk Hydro in Sidney, Ohio seeks a Manufacturing Engineer - Equipment Integration to lead automation and equipment integration in a fabrication setting, supporting robotic cells and PLC‑controlled machinery. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering with 3–5 years of experience, and familiarity with Allen‑Bradley/Rockwell PLCs and robotic systems.

Join a team focused on delivering advanced automation while ensuring safety and quality standards across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 3–5 years of engineering or manufacturing experience is required.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs is preferred.
• Experience with robotic manufacturing systems is preferred.
• Experience integrating new fabrication cells and production equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing integration for new equipment, robotic cells, tooling, and automation projects.
• Develop, evaluate, and document manufacturing processes with a focus on automation and equipment performance.
• Implement process techniques and procedures into manufacturing environments.
• Analyze process flows for quality improvement, cost reduction, and throughput.
• Coordinate with suppliers on equipment, parts, or material purchases and evaluation.
• Estimate staffing, production times, and costs for operational decisions.
• Collaborate with the manufacturing department to train employees on new tech.

Skills

Automation

Robotics

Controls engineering

Manufacturing integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer - Equipment Integration

Location: Sidney, OH, US, 45365 Career area: Engineering Department: Engineering Job Type: Permanent Apply by: This position will be posted until filled

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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.

What we offer you

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

Job Summary

This is a hands-on manufacturing engineering position with significant responsibility for automation and equipment integration. The successful candidate will spend considerable time supporting robotic manufacturing cells, PLC-controlled equipment, commissioning new machinery, troubleshooting controls systems, and implementing automation projects within a fabrication environment.

This role is best suited for engineers with hands-on automation, robotics, controls, or manufacturing equipment integration experience rather than engineers focused primarily on process improvement, industrial engineering, or production planning.

What you will be doing

Lead manufacturing integration efforts for new equipment, robotic cells, tooling, and automation projects supporting production, quality, and customer requirements.

• Developing, evaluating, improving, and documenting manufacturing process with a focus on automation, robotic cell integration, and equipment performance.
• Developing and implementing process techniques and procedures into manufacturing environments.
• Analyzing manufacturing process flows continually for the enhancements of quality, cost reduction, andthroughput.
• Confer with suppliers in determining product specifications and arranging equipment, parts, or materialpurchase, and evaluating products according to quality standards and specifications.
• Estimating staffing requirements, production times, and relative cost to provide data for operational decisions.
• Working closely with manufacturing department to develop, coordinate, and implement technicaltraining for employees.

Provide hands-on engineering support to troubleshoot and resolve issues involving robotics, PLCs, controls systems, automated manufacturing equipment, and production processes.

• Support company policies and procedures, goals, and objectives.
• Design and approve tooling prior to a build.

What will make you successful?

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or an engineering related field. (required)
• 3-5 years of engineering or manufacturing experience. (required)
• Experience working with Allen-Bradley/RockwellPLCs. (preferred)
• Experience with Robotic manfuacturing systems. (preferred)
• Experience integrating new fabrication cells, automation, and production equipment with existing manufacturing machinery. (preferred)

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.

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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