Graduate 2019 - Control Systems Engineer Sunndal Hydro

Hydro Sunndal is the largest and most modern primary aluminium plant in Europe. Our main products are extrusion ingots and primary foundry alloys, used to a large extent by the car manufacturing industry. Hydro Sunndal is also a research and development hub, with extensive expertise in casthouseoperations.  
  
As we implement our Industry 4.0 program, the production units at Hydro Sunndal will change greatly through elements such as predictive maintenance, big data, automatization, robotics, IT networks and infrastructure. This role is a great opportunity to contribute to this exciting transition, with a specific focus on control systems, operational big data and predictive maintenance. 

Hydro Sunndal is a frontrunner in Primary Metal’s Industry 4.0 transformation efforts. This will give exiting opportunities within technology development and implementation for many years forward.

Area of Responsibility

As part of the Infrastructure unit you will contribute to implementing and running relevant elements of Industry 4.0 in production units. Some key tasks will be: 

• Develop and implement control systems with big data capture and analytics  
• Develop suitable IT Networks and infrastructure to enable condition monitoring of equipment and processes  
• Plan, execute and lead projects 
• Enhance performance of existing machinery and production systems  
• Develop suitable IT Networks and infrastructure to enable condition monitoring of equipment and processes  
• Develop analytic tools to optimize production and maintenance processes  
• Plan, execute and lead projects  
• Take part in optimization initiatives  
• Communicate with stakeholders

Qualifications

• Master’s degree within Mechanical Engineering, Cybernetics & Robotics, Applied Physics and Mathematics, Computer Science, Industrial Economics and Technology Management, Electronics Systems Design or Nanotechnology  
• Maximum 2 years of work experience after graduation  
• Good academic results 
• Good communication and cooperation skills  
• Engagement through student activities is an advantage  
• Passion for big data and analytics combined with operations, maintenance and technology development   
• Knowledge of relevant tools such as FMECA, RCM, Power BI and Python is an advantage   
• Knowledge of control systems and smart sensors  
• Fluency in English and Norwegian  

The Hydro Graduate Program

The Hydro Graduate Program is a structured onboarding program designed to equip you with the competencies needed to successfully thrive in the position. We see this as the first step towards your longer term career and future possibilities in Hydro. Some key elements of your structured onboarding during the initial 12 months are:

• Thorough introduction program and follow-up
• International onboarding sessions as well as local trainings and conferences
• Possibility for rotation, normally within your own plant/area
• Dedicated buddy/mentor throughout the program
• We offer competitive terms in a friendly and international work environment with interesting challenges, teamwork and room to influence throughout a flexible and diverse working day.