Aerospace Electrical Engineer — Automation & Projects

Arconic

Lafayette (IN)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Arconic Corporation in Lafayette, IN is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support extrusion manufacturing by improving electrical and control system reliability, leading capital projects, and supporting safety and sustainability initiatives in a high-performance aerospace environment.

You will maintain and enhance electrical, automation, and control systems critical to plant operations, collaborate with maintenance and production teams, and drive continuous improvement through design reviews,

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
3+ years in manufacturing, industrial, or controls engineering.
Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and servo motion control.
Ability to read electrical schematics and control drawings.

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.