Electrical Engineer — Industrial Automation & Upgrades

Kaiser Aluminum; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading compensation

401K vesting day 1

First-rate vacation plan

Relocation assistance

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Kaiser Aluminum Warrick Operations in Newburgh, Indiana, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support production, maintenance, and engineering teams. You will analyze electrical systems, design upgrades, and lead reliability improvements in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The role emphasizes safe operation, integration with manufacturing, and ongoing equipment modernization to meet Warrick Operations' business plan. A strong technical background and collaborative mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in electrical/industrial settings.
• Experience with industrial PLC systems, HMI, distributed control, AC/DC drives & motors, and power distribution.
• Proven ability to work in teams and manage multiple tasks.
• Preferred experience in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop programs that will support process improvements to safely meet Warrick Operations' business plan.
• Coordinate all phases of assigned area electrical engineering projects from concept to project closure.
• Assist production and maintenance with equipment and process issues.
• Troubleshoot problems, develop sustainable fixes, and drive long-term improvements to equipment.
• Lead and participate in process improvements with multi-discipline staff.
• Mentor employees to increase their process knowledge and support their career growth.
• Work to eliminate waste through reliability enhancements and monitoring processes.

Skills

PLC systems

HMI systems

Distributed control

AC/DC drives

Power distribution

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Kaiser Aluminum Warrick Operations in Newburgh, Indiana, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support production, maintenance, and engineering teams. You will analyze electrical systems, design upgrades, and lead reliability improvements in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The role emphasizes safe operation, integration with manufacturing, and ongoing equipment modernization to meet Warrick Operations' business plan. A strong technical background and collaborative mindset are essential.