Smelter Electrical Engineer

About the role

Join a team where your electrical engineering expertise directly impacts safety, reliability, and performance of critical manufacturing operations. This opportunity is available due to an internal promotion, offering you the chance to step into a high-visibility role with strong growth potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering projects from concept through commissioning, including scope development, design, procurement, and execution
• Partner with production and maintenance teams to troubleshoot equipment issues and implement sustainable solutions
• Design and implement process improvements to enhance safety, reliability, and operational performance
• Develop and support programs for new and existing electrical systems, including upgrades to equipment and infrastructure
• Apply structured problem-solving techniques, including root cause analysis, to resolve recurring issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor others to strengthen technical capability within the plant

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, AC/DC drives, motors, and power distribution systems
• Experience managing or supporting electrical projects
• Approximately 2+ years of relevant engineering experience or strong internship/co-op experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with root cause problem solving methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading capital or improvement projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Pay

Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for-performance variable pay, recognition and rewards programs. 401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period)

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits: medical, Rx, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account (generous employer contribution), life and accident insurance
• Work-life balance programs: flexible work scheduling, hybrid/remote working
• Paid time off: 15 vacation days prorated in the 1st year based on hire date, 10 holidays including 1 flexible holiday of your choice, 7 illness days, Care for Family leave up to 40 days, up to 5 bereavement days, maximum of 30 jury duty days, and up to 10 days annual training for military leave

Location

Alcoa “Warrick” based in Newburgh, Indiana just outside of Evansville, IN has been present in the lives of many families in our community for over 60 years. We’ve grown and we’ve matured together. Now we are looking for our next generation of Alcoans to bring us into the future.