Electrical Engineer

The Electrical Engineer will provide hands-on engineering support to maintenance, safety, quality, and operations at the ALCOA site in Tennessee. This role focuses on troubleshooting equipment and process issues, supporting product flow, managing large equipment rebuild projects, and growing into the department’s technical equipment expertise with on-call responsibilities.

Onsite Location and Work Setup

• Location: Alcoa, TN (onsite)
• Salary: USD 62 per hourly
• Travel: Some travel may be required (less than 10%)
• On-call support: After-hours coverage including weekends, off-shifts, and holidays
• Reporting line: Engineering Superintendent

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to maintenance and operations across the department, including restoring flow during breakdowns and developing preventative maintenance systems (including during the off shift)
• Troubleshoot equipment and process problems to identify root causes and deliver engineered solutions
• Manage large equipment rebuilds, including development, justification, management, and implementation of projects
• Develop into the department’s technical equipment expertise and provide technical leadership
• Support the department’s Quality, Safety, and Environmental goals
• Provide technical support to recurring problems by analyzing equipment and process data, identifying improvement opportunities, and implementing system improvements
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university
• Experience: Minimum of 4-7 years of experience in an electrical engineering field
• Manufacturing knowledge: Minimum of 4 years with working knowledge of manufacturing processes and principles
• Work authorization: Employee must be legally authorized to work in the United States; verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Preferred Experience

• Experience with ladder logic and programming/troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs); Rockwell and Allen Bradley PLC experience preferred
• Experience specifying, installing, and troubleshooting DC and AC motor drives systems
• Experience with networking equipment installation, troubleshooting, and commissioning (ideally as it pertains to Automation Communication)
• Experience with power distribution systems
• Manufacturing experience in metals or similar industry, with aluminum rolling or processing preferred
• Experience with rolling mills and mill controls, shears, strip processing and coiling, metal process furnaces, or casting equipment
• Technical knowledge to support installation, operation, and repair of electrical controls and automation technology
• Previous experience with data acquisition systems and data analytics
• Experience developing business justifications for capital investments, with strong project management and execution
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong problem solving and creative thinking skills
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams

Technologies

• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Rockwell
• Allen Bradley