Electrical Reliability Engineer – Industrial Automation

Alcoa; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock-based compensation

HSA employer contribution

401(k) matching

Job summary

Alcoa seeks an Electrical Reliability Engineer for our Lake Charles, LA facility. This role focuses on electrical systems, automation, and reliability across a world-class manufacturing operation, partnering with maintenance and engineering teams to enhance asset performance.

Responsibilities include leading electrical installations, diagnosing complex issues, and advancing preventive maintenance programs, with emphasis on safety and environmental performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline required.
• Minimum of two years of relevant industrial electrical engineering, automation, reliability, or manufacturing experience.
• Working knowledge of industrial automation and control systems (PLCs, HMIs, drives).

Responsibilities

• Lead installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, field testing, and adjustment of electrical equipment up to 13.8 kV.
• Diagnose electrical and control-system problems and oversee testing on critical systems.
• Assist production and maintenance teams with equipment issues and recommend long-term improvements.
• Lead development and review of preventive maintenance programs and RC-based plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on process/equipment improvements and capital projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Ladder-Logic PLCs

HMIs

VFDs / AC-DC drives

Job description

Alcoa seeks an Electrical Reliability Engineer for our Lake Charles, LA facility. This role focuses on electrical systems, automation, and reliability across a world-class manufacturing operation, partnering with maintenance and engineering teams to enhance asset performance.

Responsibilities include leading electrical installations, diagnosing complex issues, and advancing preventive maintenance programs, with emphasis on safety and environmental performance.