Staff Electrical Engineer

Arconic; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to enhance their Aerospace and Automotive Products division. This role involves providing critical electrical engineering support to optimize production and maintenance processes at a leading aluminum facility. The ideal candidate will leverage their extensive experience in electrical systems and controls to drive efficiency and reliability. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where innovation meets tradition, contributing to projects that support the aerospace industry. Join a team committed to excellence and be part of a legacy of American manufacturing.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as an electrical engineer in a manufacturing facility.
• Proficiency in PLCs, HMIs, and AC/DC drives & motors.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical engineering services to support production and maintenance.
• Coordinate all phases of electrical engineering projects from concept to closure.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

PLC Programming

HMI Design

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell Programming Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Arconic is currently in search of a Staff Electrical Engineer to support our Aerospace and Automotive Products business unit within our Global Rolled Products (GRP) Operations business unit in Davenport, IA.

GRP is made up of Arconic's rolling operations around the world with manufacturing and commercial sites in North America, South America, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Asia, and Russia. As suppliers to the aerospace, automotive, commercial transportation, building and construction, industrial, and packaging and consumer goods markets, our high-quality materials are the foundation for many products that touch everyday life.

Since it opened in 1948, Arconic's Davenport, Iowa aluminum facility has been at the forefront of American manufacturing. Nestled on the banks of the Mississippi River in Iowa, the plant employs 2,400 people and is a focal point of the global aluminum industry. Through continued modernization, including a $300 million investment over the past decade alone, Davenport has maintained its position as the world’s premier aerospace supply plant and is today the hub of Alcoa’s $3 billion aerospace business.

Responsibilities for Internal Candidates

The Staff Electrical Engineer will provide electrical engineering services to the Plate Mill department to safely meet Arconic’s business plan by providing support to production, maintenance, and engineering. In this role, you will serve as a critical team member in the efficiency, output, and quality of our processes and will be responsible for electrical systems safely integrated with manufacturing, along with upgrades of existing equipment.

Additional responsibilities of this Staff Electrical Engineer position are the following (but not limited to):

• Coordinate all phases of assigned area electrical engineering projects from concept, scope development, written specifications, bid solicitations, design, manufacturing, equipment commissioning, and project closure
• Lead and participate in problem solving efforts with multi-discipline technical staff, maintenance and production
• Use PI Vision and Data Link to analyze process issues and provide input to solve process problems
• Create and develop electrical control solutions that will support process improvements and improve equipment reliability.
• Assist production and maintenance with equipment and process issues
• PLC/HMI and controls redesign and upgrades of existing processes
• Install and troubleshoot camera systems on industrial equipment
• May mentor employees to increase their knowledge of equipment and process, when needed
• While this position is a primarily day-shift position, off-hours support will be required as needed.

Qualifications for Internal Candidates

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering at time of employment from an accredited institution
• Minimum 7 years experience as an electrical engineer
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee

Preferred Qualifications:

• 12 years of experience in a manufacturing facility
• 5 years experience with PLCs, HMIs, AC/DC drives & motors and measuring devices
• Proficiency with Rockwell programming software (i.e.: RS Logix and FactoryView)
• 3 years or more of experience in leading electrical projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Project programs

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Mining

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

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Disability insurance

Paid paternity leave

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