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.
Hydro is committed to leading the way in shaping a sustainable future and in doing so, creating more viable societies by developing natural resources into products and solutions in innovative and efficient ways to industries that matter.
Job Location: Gainesville, GA
Hydro employees can enjoy several benefits including:
- 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:
The Electrical Engineer will work with area managers, supervisors, maintenance technicians, equipment suppliers, and operations personnel to program, maintain, monitor, and verify all production equipment. This position balances efforts between production support, maintenance, and improvement projects. The Electrical Engineer reports directly to the Maintenance Manager.
Required Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience in Maintenance and Engineering.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in troubleshooting and programming PLCs, specifically Allen Bradley systems.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience working with servo valves, cartridge valves, switch plate pumps, and Vickers Action Packs.
- Demonstrated strong background in E&I (Electrical and Instrumentation), including retrofitting gauges and meters onto equipment.
- Proficiency in installing and troubleshooting encoders, servo motors, VFDs, PLC controllers, Bluetooth, Data Highway (legacy), Ethernet systems, electric actuators, valves, gauges, and meters.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
- Experience in extrusion, casting and fabrication operations is preferred.
- Design, or supervisory design experience in electrical systems, mostly 480VAC.
- Experience interfacing shop floor level machinery with enterprise level control systems & ERP systems for consistency and clarity.
- Microsoft Project, Excel, AutoCAD, SolidWorks experience.
- Strong communication and technical writing skills in English, bilingual preferred, but not required.
- Lean Manufacturing principles including waste reduction experience.
Job Responsibilities:
- Set up, program, and operate equipment to ensure world-class OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and 100% adherence to safety guidelines.
- Assist engineering with new equipment designs, modifications, and installations, including project management of upgrades, modifications, or new installations.
- Analyze production data to implement and sustain improvements in all facets of extrusion, anodizing, and fabrication processes to meet/exceed production goals.
- Provide PLC troubleshooting and programming support for all plant equipment.
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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.
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