Electrical Engineer
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 requires the ability to work with area managers, supervisors, maintenance technicians, equipment suppliers and operations personnel to program, maintain, monitor and verify all the equipment used in production. This position will balance efforts between production maintenance support and improvement projects. This position reports to the Maintenance Manager.
Required Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
- Minimum five (5) years relevant work experience in Maintenance and Engineering
- Minimum five (5) years’ experience troubleshooting and programming of PLC’s specifically Allen Bradley
- Minimum five (5) years’ experience with servo valves, cartridge valves, switch plate pumps, Vickers Action Packs
- Demonstrated strong E&I background including retrofitting gauges and meters onto equipment.
- Proficient in installation and troubleshooting encoders, servo motors, VFDs, PLC controllers, Bluetooth, Data Highway (legacy), Ethernet systems, electric actuators, valves, gauges, meters, etc.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
- Experience in extrusion, casting and fabrication operations is preferred
- Design, or supervisory design experience in electrical systems, mostly 480VAC
- Experience interfacing shopfloor 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, bi-lingual preferred, but not required
- Lean Manufacturing principles including waste reduction experience
Job Responsibilities:
- Set up, program, engineer and operate equipment as needed to ensure world class OEE 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 productions data, implementing and sustaining improvements in all facets of the extrusion, anodize and fabrication processes and fabrication processes to meet/exceed production goals
- Provide PLC troubleshooting and programming to support all plant equipment
Care, Courage, & Collaboration
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Hydro values diverse skills and perspectives among employees. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.
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