Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Arconic is currently in search of an Electrical Engineer to join our Maintenance Department based in our Davenport, IA location.

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.

This Electrical Engineer is a great opportunity to apply your technical skills while coordinating numerous capital projects across the Plate department from start to finish. This role is driven by self‑directed work and collaborative efforts with a team of Electrical Engineers, technical staff, maintenance, and production across the department. As a seasoned Electrical Engineer, you will serve as a mentor to other Engineers, including new hires and interns.

The Electrical Engineer reports to the Lead Electrical Engineer in the department and will work Monday through Friday during daytime hours, with support for off‑shifts as needed for the respective projects.

• Coordinate all phases of assigned area electrical engineering projects from concept, scope development, written specifications, bid solicitations, design, manufacturing, equipment commissioning, and project closure.
• Lead and participate in problem solving efforts with multi‑discipline technical staff, maintenance and production.
• Use PI Vision and Data Link to analyze process issues and provide input to solve process problems.
• Create and develop electrical control solutions that will support process improvements and improve equipment reliability.
• Assist production and maintenance with equipment and process issues.
• Conduct PLC/HMI and controls redesign and upgrades of existing processes.
• Install and troubleshoot camera systems on industrial equipment.
• Incorporate SMART Manufacturing principles and tools into automated inspection systems to improve processes, data collection/analysis, and drive quick results in recovery improvements.
• Mentor employees to increase their knowledge of equipment and process when needed.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 1 year of Electrical Engineering experience (internship included).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Project programs.
• Good oral and written communication skills in a variety of settings (shop floor, peers, plant leadership, etc).
• Employees 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.
• This position requires access to controlled technology as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. § 730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.

• Manufacturing experience in a highly industrial environment.
• 1–3 years’ experience with PLC’s, HMI’s, AC/DC drives & motors, measuring devices and ethernet cameras.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience designing, installing, and maintaining electromechanical systems.
• Proficiency with Rockwell programming software (e.g., RS Logix and Factory View).
• 3 years or more of experience leading electrical projects.
• Demonstrated success as a project implementation manager, including budget and schedule development.

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.

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.

Davenport Works is the country’s largest aluminum rolling mill, opened in 1948 and currently employing more than 2,000 people and shipping product worldwide. It is located in Riverdale, in the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf in southeastern Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline in northwestern Illinois). The Quad Cities are 3 hours south‑west of Chicago, 4 hours north of St. Louis, and less than 3 hours from Des Moines.