Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Arconic is currently in search of an Electrical Engineer to join our Finishing Department based in Alcoa, TN. At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will provide engineering support to maintenance, safety, quality, and operations. This includes restoring product flow, providing technical solutions to recurring problems, analyze equipment and process data to identify opportunities for improvement, and develop solutions and system improvements to address those opportunities.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• 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 root cause, providing engineered solutions to these problems
• Manage large equipment rebuilds – development, justification, management and implementation of these projects
• Develop into the technical equipment expertise for the department and provide technical leadership
• Support the department's Quality, Safety, and Environmental goals

Qualifications

You have: (required)

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college/university
• Minimum of 2 year of experience in an electrical engineering field
• Minimum of 1 year of experience with working knowledge of manufacturing processes and principles
• Minimum of 1 year of PLC programming and troubleshooting
• 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.

Exceptional Candidates also have: (preferred)

• Experience with ladder logic and programming/troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's), Rockwell and Allen Bradley PLC experience is 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 the 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 the installation, operation, and repair of electrical controls and automation technology
• Previous experience with data acquisition systems and data analytics
• Experience in justifying, managing and executing capital projects.
• Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Strong problem solving and creative thinking skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.

About Us

Arconic Corporation is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build. We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders. At Arconic, we: Act With Integrity: We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability. Safeguard our Future: We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment. Grow Stronger Together: We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity. Earn Customer Loyalty: We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service. Drive Operational Excellence: We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration. Create Value: We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders. United States EEO Statement: Arconic Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

About the Team

Tennessee Operations is located 3 hours North of Atlanta, GA; 2.5 hours East of Nashville, TN; and 4 hours West of Charlotte, NC. Arconic's Tennessee Operations is one of the most modern aluminum fabricating facilities in the world. Our plants produce high-quality molten metal and aluminum sheet and are recognized as a world leader in the business. The facility has been located at the Foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains for 100 years and continues to thrive and grow.