Electrical Engineer

Job Description The Electrical Engineer will support extrusion manufacturing operations by improving electrical and control system reliability, leading capital projects, driving safety and sustainability initiatives, and providing hands-on technical support in a high-performance aerospace manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for maintaining and enhancing electrical, automation, and control systems that are critical to plant operations and equipment performance.

Job Description The Electrical Engineer will support extrusion manufacturing operations by improving electrical and control system reliability, leading capital projects, driving safety and sustainability initiatives, and providing hands-on technical support in a high-performance aerospace manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for maintaining and enhancing electrical, automation, and control systems that are critical to plant operations and equipment performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical equipment upgrades, control system modernizations, installations, and facility expansion projects.
• Develop and maintain preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for electrical assets.
• Manage CAPEX budgets, project schedules, and implementation activities.
• Coordinate work with maintenance personnel, contractors, OEMs, and vendors.
• Troubleshoot electrical, PLC, HMI, VFD, servo, motion control, and instrumentation issues.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, reliability, productivity, and energy efficiency.

• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and safety teams to achieve operational goals.
• Support electrical system design, documentation, and standards development.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, safety requirements, and company standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of manufacturing, industrial, or controls engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of industrial power systems, motor controls, PLCs, and automation equipment.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servos, and industrial networks.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings.
• Experience managing capital projects from concept through commissioning.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Experience in aerospace manufacturing, aluminum extrusion, metals manufacturing, or other heavy industrial environments preferred.

• 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.

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.

This position is subject to Export Control Law: 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.

United States EEO Statement
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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.

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