Electrical Engineer

Industry: Manufacturing & Production

Job Category: Engineering - Industrial / Manufacturing

Arconic is currently in search of an Electrical Engineer to join their Aerospace and Automotive Products Business Unit in Davenport, IA. Since it opened in 1948, Arconic's Davenport aluminum facility has been at the forefront of American manufacturing. Nestled on the banks of the Mississippi River in Iowa, the plant employs over 2,500 people and is a focal point of the global aluminum industry, with 20 percent of revenues coming from exports.

Through continued modernization, including a $300 million investment to increase automotive sheet production, Davenport has maintained its position as the world's premier aerospace supply plant and is today a hub of Arconic's $4 billion aerospace business.

The Electrical Engineer will:

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

Incorporate SMART Manufacturing principles and tools into automated inspection systems to improve processes, data collection/analysis, and drive quick results in recovery improvements

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.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.

Minimum of 3 years' experience designing, installing, maintaining electromechanical systems

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:

Manufacturing experience

1-3 years' experience with PLC's, HMI's, AC/DC drives & motors, measuring devices and ethernet cameras

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

Good oral and written communication skills in a variety of settings (shop floor, peers, plant leadership, etc)

Demonstrated success as a project implementation manager, including budget and schedule development.

Skills and Certifications [note: bold skills and certification are required]

Bachelor's Degree

Security Clearance Required: No

Visa Candidate Considered: No

Compensation

Base Salary - USD $85,000 to $90,000

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Full-time

Benefits - Full

Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate

Commission Compensation - No

Bonus Eligible - No

Overtime Eligible - No

Interview Travel Reimbursed - Yes

Candidate Details

2+ to 5 years experience

Seniority Level - Associate

Management Experience Required - No

Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree

Willingness to Travel - Occasionally

Screening Questions

Are you Legally Authorized to work in the United States?

Will you now, or in the future require sponsorship?