Electrical Maintenance & Controls Engineer at Hydro Extrusions

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20000 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 1905 Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30000 employees in more than 140 locations.Job Location: Gainesville GA Hydro employees can enjoy several benefits including: Medical Rx Dental Disability Life Insurance Flexible Spending AccountsRetirement Savings PlansEducation AssistanceBonus Plan EligibilityParental LeaveJob 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: Bachelors degree in electrical engineering.Minimum five (5) years relevant work experience in Maintenance and Engineering.Minimum five (5) years experience troubleshooting and programming of PLCs 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 & ERPsMicrosoft Project Excel AutoCad Solid works experience Strong communication and technical writing skills in English bi-lingual preferred but not requiredLean 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.Equal opportunitiesHydro 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 Key Skills Energy Management,Corporate Partnerships,Architectural Design,Concrete Pump,Jboss,Adobe Indesign Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1