Electrical Reliability Engineer – Industrial Automation

NOVELIS; Uhrichsville (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Growth Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Wellness Programs

Tuition assistance and career dev.

Pet insurance

Job summary

Novelis Uhrichsville, Ohio seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead reliability, modernization, and multi-technology projects across a high-volume manufacturing plant. You will own capital upgrades, drive equipment performance, and provide expert electrical guidance to operations, maintenance, and reliability teams.

The role includes designing upgrades, supporting installation and commissioning, and ensuring safety and compliance while improving lifecycle performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with AC/DC motor control, medium- and low-voltage switchgear, and industrial control systems
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced plant
• Excellent communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience leading projects and coordinating contractors
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and machine safety systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of electrical, instrumentation, and control system issues impacting production, safety, and uptime.
• Identify root causes of failures and implement long-term corrective actions to improve reliability.
• Apply diagnostic tools and methods to optimize equipment performance and efficiency.
• Design, specify, and manage electrical system upgrades and modernization projects.
• Support installation, startup, and performance validation of new equipment and technologies.
• Provide technical leadership in selecting replacement equipment and standard solutions.
• Serve as electrical engineering expert for power distribution, motors, drives, instrumentation, and safety systems.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, contractors, and vendors to improve plant performance.
• Ensure modifications meet corporate standards and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and improve engineering, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures for safety and efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational excellence and environmental stewardship.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical problem-solving

Project leadership

Communication skills

Multitasking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

10+ years of electrical engineering experience in manufacturing

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Novelis Uhrichsville, Ohio seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead reliability, modernization, and multi-technology projects across a high-volume manufacturing plant. You will own capital upgrades, drive equipment performance, and provide expert electrical guidance to operations, maintenance, and reliability teams.

The role includes designing upgrades, supporting installation and commissioning, and ensuring safety and compliance while improving lifecycle performance.