Industrial Electrical Engineer - Process Automation

Kaiser Aluminum; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401K options beginning vesting day 1

First-rate vacation plan

Job summary

Kaiser Aluminum Warrick Operations in Newburgh, Indiana, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support production, maintenance, and engineering teams. The role focuses on electrical systems operation, upgrades, and integration with manufacturing processes.

The position emphasizes project leadership, problem solving, and collaboration to improve equipment reliability and efficiency. Relocation support and a comprehensive benefits package are offered with day-one eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution.
• Alternative degree in Computer Engineering with industrial experience acceptable.
• 3+ years of process engineering or equivalent industrial experience required.
• Experience with industrial PLC, HMI/DCS, AC/DC drives and distribution preferred.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, multi-discipline team.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop programs to support process improvements for Warrick Operations.
• Coordinate all phases of electrical engineering projects from concept to project closure.
• Assist production and maintenance with equipment and process issues.
• Troubleshoot problems, implement sustainable fixes, and drive long-term improvements.
• Lead process improvements with maintenance and production teams; mentor staff.
• Support reliability improvements and waste elimination in processes.

Skills

PLC systems knowledge

HMI/DCS experience

Team collaboration

Multi-task management

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Alternative: Computer Engineering degree with industrial experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Access

Job description

Kaiser Aluminum Warrick Operations in Newburgh, Indiana, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support production, maintenance, and engineering teams. The role focuses on electrical systems operation, upgrades, and integration with manufacturing processes.

The position emphasizes project leadership, problem solving, and collaboration to improve equipment reliability and efficiency. Relocation support and a comprehensive benefits package are offered with day-one eligibility.