Mechanical Engineer – R&D

Alcoa of Australia Ltd; New Kensington (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with company match

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Alcoa Technical Center in New Kensington, PA, seeks a Mechanical Engineer to drive innovative technologies from concept through commercialization. You will design equipment, troubleshoot, and manage projects in a fast-paced R&D setting.

Collaborating with engineers, scientists, technicians, and operations partners, you will apply SolidWorks and AutoCAD skills, manage multiple priorities, and travel up to 15% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 4–8 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Proficient in SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD.
• Experience managing engineering projects from concept to implementation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel up to 15%.
• AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Capital project or project engineering experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support development and commercialization of innovative technologies.
• Engage in mechanical design, equipment development, troubleshooting, and project execution.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, technicians, and operations partners to drive innovation.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Multi-priority management

Self-motivated

MS Office

Willingness to learn

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Shape Your World At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper & world-shaper. Alcoa is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the development and commercialization of innovative technologies at the Alcoa Technical Center (ATC) in New Kensington, PA.

This role combines mechanical design, equipment development, troubleshooting, and project execution within a fast-paced research and development environment. The successful candidate will collaborate with engineers, scientists, technicians, and operations partners to drive technical innovation, improve equipment performance, and deliver practical engineering solutions that support strategic business objectives.

What you can bring to this role:

• Required Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 4-8 years of mechanical engineering.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Experience managing engineering projects from concept through implementation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, R&D, or product development environments with industrial equipment, automation, manufacturing, or materials processing.
• AutoCAD experience.
• Capital project or project engineering experience.
• Experience working with suppliers, fabricators, and contractors.
• FE/PE certification or progression toward licensure.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for-performance variable pay, recognition and rewards programs.
• 401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period).
• Healthcare benefits: medical, Rx, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account (generous employer contribution), life and accident insurance.
• Paid time off: 15 vacation days prorated in the 1st year based on hire date, 12 paid holidays, Care for Family leave and up to 5 bereavement days.

About the Location

Every day is a new and exciting challenge at the Alcoa Technical Center in New Kensington, PA, just north of Pittsburgh. We develop new technologies with our Breakthrough Technologies team that has the potential to impact the life of millions of people and foster the sustainable footprint from Alcoa to the world. It was here where we developed the technology recently announced in partnership with Rio Tinto, called ELYSIS™, where we will produce aluminum with ZERO emission of greenhouse gases. In fact, we will actually be generating oxygen to our atmosphere during the aluminum production process- a revolution to the aluminum industry!

What we Believe in Diversity & Inclusion

We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress. Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer, Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a person’s gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nation of origin, disability, veteran status, language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate.

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This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging.

Come join us and shape your career! Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better. Shape your Career at Alcoa!

As an Alcoan you are part of a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation. As a values-based company, we Act with Integrity, Operate with Excellence, Care for People, and Lead with Courage. We treat all people with dignity and we believe in inclusion, diversity and enabling all employees to grow and develop their careers with us, where they can pursue their passions. Discover the possibilities a career with Alcoa can have for you. Come shape your career with us! Careers @ Alcoa Sustainability @ Alcoa.