Engineering Technician

Norsk Hydro

Engineering Technician supporting new product development and equipment optimization at Hydro. Collaborating with engineers to troubleshoot automation systems and implement technical improvements.

Posted 4/27/2026full-timeRockledge • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with engineers and scientists to build, modify, and test prototypes and new manufacturing processes.
Utilize PLC ladder logic as a diagnostic tool to monitor program flow and identify the root cause of hardware or sequence failures.
Connect to PLC processors to observe I/O status and verify signal paths, ensuring a clear path for troubleshooting before mechanical intervention.
Lead the construction of electrical panels for in-house projects in accordance with NFPA and Hydro standards.
Act as a technical escalation point for the maintenance team to assist with complex mechanical and electrical repairs.
Work fluently from verbal instructions, prints, sketches, and schematics while ensuring all work meets national and local codes.
Identify and recommend process enhancements to maximize facility efficiencies and 5S standards.
Perform other related duties as assigned to maintain work flow or respond to emergency conditions.
Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition in accordance with 5 S standards.
Requires the ability to perform all duties within limitation of the standard methods and procedures, and in accordance with strict adherence to HSE, quality and productivity requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or work equivalent
Minimum 5 years’ experience within industrial automation environment.
Ability to troubleshoot electrical and pneumatic systems.
Working knowledge of AC/DC motors, VFDs, servo system.
Knowledge of PC's, Windows operating systems.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple daily assignments with minimal supervision.
Working knowledge of PLC's (Allen Bradley).
Ability to use trade equipment and use all varieties of measuring instruments.
Excellent problem-solving skills to plan and perform complex installation, repair, modification of production equipment.
Manual dexterity to use a wide variety of hand and power tools and equipment, such as a Knock-out, drill press and band saws.
Ability to be certified on all maintenance equipment JLG Lifts, scissor lifts, forklifts, etc. to provide project support running electrical conduit and wire.
Familiarity with health and safety regulations
Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Knowledge of electrical standards.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions

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Hard Skills & Tools

PLC ladder logictroubleshooting electrical systemstroubleshooting pneumatic systemsAC motorsDC motorsVFDsservo systemsmeasuring instrumentsinstallation of production equipmentrepair of production equipment

Soft Skills

problem-solvingability to prioritizeability to handle multiple assignmentsmanual dexteritycommunication skillsinterpersonal skills