Manufacturing Engineer - Equipment Integration

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 Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

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, and throughput.
• Confer with suppliers in determining product specifications and arranging equipment, parts, or material purchase, 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 technical training 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/Rockwell PLCs. (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.

If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at View email address on jobs.hydro.com

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