Mechanical Engineer

Norsk Hydro; Cressona (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Job summary

Norsk Hydro is seeking a Mechanical Engineer at its Cressona, PA facility. This role involves executing engineering tasks to enhance equipment performance and production efficiency. Responsibilities include supporting projects from concept through commissioning, providing technical support, and managing various engineering tasks. Ideal candidates should possess a minimum of 10 years industrial experience, proficiency in AutoCAD, and strong project management skills. The position offers opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industrial experience required.
• Basic proficiency in AutoCAD and strong project management skills required.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, combustion, instrumentation, and process control required.

Responsibilities

• Execute engineering tasks to improve equipment performance and production efficiency.
• Support projects from concept through commissioning.
• Provide engineering assistance to maintenance and manufacturing departments.

Skills

Industrial experience

Project management skills

Machine design knowledge

Fluency in English

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Minimum of 10 years of industrial experience

Active Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Location: Cressona, PA, US, 17929 Career area: Engineering Department: Engineering Lead Job Type: Permanent Apply by: July 31, 2026

What we offer you

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

Job Summary

This Mechanical Engineer role, based at the Cressona, PA facility and reporting to the Engineering Manager, is responsible for executing a broad range of engineering tasks to improve equipment performance, production efficiency, and system reliability. The position supports projects from concept through commissioning—including defining scope, developing designs, evaluating alternatives, estimating costs, and overseeing start-up activities. Additionally, the Mechanical Engineer provides technical support to Maintenance to enhance equipment functionality and long‑term reliability.

What you will be doing

Required Education/ Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of industrial experience required.
• Basic proficiency in AutoCAD and strong project management skills required.
• Working knowledge of machine design, hydraulics, pneumatics, combustion, instrumentation, and process control required.
• Fluency in English required.
• Proven ability to work effectively within teams and across all levels of the organization.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential.

Preferred Skills/ Qualifications:

• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

What will make you successful?

• Manage a variety of projects simultaneously: Provide alternate solutions. Provide cost estimates. Develop scope of work for project. Provide/Design drawings and specifications for project. Verify project design meets all regulatory codes and regulations, including Sapa standards. Provide requisitions and work orders for completion of project. Provide directions to labor force to complete projects.
• Work with internal and external engineering resources, equipment suppliers, and construction contractors to complete assigned projects within schedule and budget constraints.
• Perform a variety of engineering tasks such as analytical problem solving, design calculations, review of proposals from equipment suppliers and contractors, selection of equipment and contractors, and review and approval of vendor drawings, scheduling, and cost control.
• Provide engineering assistance to maintenance and manufacturing departments: Develop solutions for ongoing maintenance/reliability problems, evaluate equipment upgrades, update drawings to reflect changes made by maintenance, troubleshoot existing systems, and coordinate/provide training and equipment documentation.
• Communicate schedules and project status within department, with other departments within the plant, and with equipment suppliers and construction contractors.

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.