R&D Mechanical Engineer: Innovate, Design & Build

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

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.