Electrical Engineer - Alcoa, Tennessee, United States
Industry: Manufacturing & Production
Job Category: Engineering - Electrical
Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer ready to take on exciting challenges in a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment? We are seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to join our team at one of the most modern aluminum fabricating facilities in the world, located at the foothills of the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains.
About the Role
You will be providing essential engineering support for maintenance and operations at our Tennessee facility, helping ensure the safety and efficiency of our processes. Your key responsibilities will include restoring product flow, solving recurring design and process problems, analyzing data to identify improvement opportunities, and managing both capital and maintenance projects. This is a dynamic role where your technical expertise will directly contribute to the facility's continuous improvement and success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide hands-on engineering support to maintenance and operations teams.
- Develop innovative solutions to technical challenges, ensuring equipment and processes are optimized for safety and efficiency.
- Analyze equipment data to pinpoint opportunities for improvement and implement system upgrades.
- Lead capital and maintenance projects from inception to completion, driving improvements in production processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve problems, implement solutions, and ensure smooth operations.
Qualifications:
Basic:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum of 5 years of electrical engineering experience.
- 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with a solid understanding of manufacturing processes.
Preferred:
- Expertise in ladder logic and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) programming, particularly Rockwell and Allen Bradley systems.
- Experience with DC and AC motor drives systems.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting, networking equipment, and automation communication systems.
- Background in power distribution systems and metals manufacturing, ideally aluminum processing.
- Experience working with rolling mills, metal process furnaces, and related equipment.
- Strong problem-solving skills, data analysis, and project management experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Why Join Us?
Our facility is recognized as a global leader in aluminum production, offering an innovative and collaborative environment where employees thrive. You'll be part of a team that drives operational excellence, values integrity, and fosters continuous improvement through agility and innovation. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where your contributions are recognized and rewarded.
If you're ready to take your career to the next level and help shape the future of manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you!