Automation 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.

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Referral Bonuses
• Parental Leave

This is a remote position with up to 70% domestic travel.

Job Summary: The Controls System Engineer serves as a key technical resource supporting automation, controls, robotics, and manufacturing technology initiatives across Hydro Extrusion North America (ENA). This role leads and supports capital projects from concept through commissioning, develops and maintains industrial control systems, and drives continuous improvement efforts that enhance safety, reliability, quality, productivity, and operational performance. Working closely with plant operations, maintenance, engineering, and external suppliers, the Controls Systems Engineer provides technical expertise in PLC, SCADA, HMI, robotics, and system integration while supporting the standardization and advancement of automation technologies across ENA facilities.

• Collaborate with ENA plants to identify, develop, and execute capital projects focused on automation and controls improvements.
• Lead machine integration activities from installation through startup, commissioning, validation, and operational handoff.
• Design, implement, troubleshoot, and optimize automated systems, industrial controls, and manufacturing processes.
• Develop and maintain new and existing SCADA systems using Ignition.
• Research, evaluate, and implement new manufacturing equipment, automation technologies, and control solutions.
• Ensure automation systems and equipment operate safely, reliably, and in compliance with applicable standards and requirements.
• Develop and improve manufacturing and testing processes to achieve quality, productivity, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Recommend and implement process improvements, equipment modifications, and automation enhancements that create operational value.
• Ensure manufacturing processes are capable, supported by appropriate controls, and able to meet production, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, contractors, and suppliers to successfully execute projects and resolve technical challenges.
• Support the standardization and continuous improvement of automation, controls, and manufacturing technologies across ENA facilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• At least 5 years of Industrial Automation Systems Design.
• Ignition Core Certification.
• Ability to program PLC logic in Rockwell and Siemens systems.

• Ignition Core Certification.
• Experience integrating shop-floor equipment and automation systems with enterprise applications, databases, manufacturing systems, and ERP platforms.
• Ability to interpret and utilize AutoCAD and/or Solid Works drawings to support equipment design reviews, system integration, and project execution.
• Experience programming, integrating, and troubleshooting industrial robotics systems; FANUC and/or ABB experience.

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all…