Senior Electrical Engineer, Motors and Drives - Davenport
2 days ago
Job description
Job Description
Arconic is currently in search of a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Rolled Products North America (RPNA) Manufacturing, Technology, and Engineering (MTE) Team, based out of Davenport, IA, Lancaster, PA or Alcoa, TN.
Job Summary:
How You Will Make an Impact:
As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be instrumental to the success of our operations, serving as a trusted technical leader partnering closely with plant leadership and engineering teams to guide high-impact and complex engineering projects and initiatives across Arconic's rolling and finishing facilities (travel will vary but typically 30-50%).
Your role will include providing technical leadership and hands-on expert level electrical engineering support delivering guidance, expert escalation support, and coordinated technical execution for capital projects, efficiency improvements, and rapid resolution of critical process and equipment issues with minimal production impact.
You'll focus on a wide range of electrical engineering projects with strong emphasis on motors and drives.While prior experience with motors and drives is preferred, we are also open to highly capable Electrical Engineers with a solid background in industrial automation, process controls, PLCs, and related systems who are motivated to expand their skill set.
If you're eager to learn, grow, and broaden your engineering capabilities, we have a structured development plan designed to help you become an expert in this area.
Areas of Expertise:
Industrial and Process Automation
System Integration & Commissioning
AC/DC Motor operations, maintenance, testing, overhaul and rebuild.
Reliability analysis of motors, drives, and supporting electrical equipment.
Hands ‑ on troubleshooting of motors, drives, and power circuits.
Medium and low voltage power systems, in partnership with established power engineers.
While this role is centered on motors and drives, you will also contribute to automation and power projects as part of a cross ‑ functional engineering team.
Full expertise in automation and power is not required.However, familiarity with automation technologies and power, with a willingness to learn, develop, and broaden your capabilities is essential for success in this position.
ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will:
Oversee capital projects at a program level, guiding justification, scope, electrical design quality, contractor strategy, and commissioning readiness to ensure long term asset reliability.
Champion improvements in process stability, equipment performance, maintenance strategy, and operational efficiency through advanced engineering methods and data‑driven reliability tools.
Serve as a technical resource, applying deep electrical engineering expertise and safety standards to support site engineers, ensure compliance, and drive best‑practice adoption.
Lead engineering execution across the network, providing expert oversight during design reviews, commissioning, installation, and troubleshooting to ensure consistent, high‑quality outcomes.
Provide technical direction and mentorship to engineering, maintenance and craft teams, elevating work quality, promoting safe practices, and strengthening electrical capability.
Coordinate and govern external engineering partners, setting expectations, validating deliverables, and ensuring OEM and vendor solutions meet Arconic's technical and operational standards.
Use advanced electrical engineering and reliability expertise to improve uptime, strengthen asset health, and enhance the long‑term stability of site operations.
Also note:
While this role with have global responsibility, the home location is preferred to be located at our location in Davenport, IA but Lancaster, PA and Alcoa, TN are alternative locations.
Qualifications
You have:
(required)
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an accredited institution.
5+ years of electrical engineering experience supporting and implementing industrial automation and process control systems, including PLC/HMI logic, instrumentation, and automated process sequencing.
Experience serving as a leader or technical stakeholder in capital and expense projectsEmployees 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 requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R.
730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.
Exceptional Candidates also have:
10 years' experience and working knowledge of electrical systems and manufacturing processes and principles in a metals or heavy industry.
Experience with PLCs and Industrial Control Systems, HMI/SCADA, Networks, and Automation System Integration.
Collaboration, Leadership, & Communication Skills
Demonstrate strong organizational, leadership, and team‑building skills, effectively navigating diverse technical viewpoints and guiding teams toward clear, data‑driven decisions.
Communicate with clarity and impact, providing strong written and verbal communication that supports alignment across operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership.
Apply advanced problem‑solving and creative thinking to diagnose complex issues, develop effective solutions, and drive continuous improvement in reliability and performance.
Excel in cross‑functional collaboration, working seamlessly with operations, maintenance, quality, engineering, and external partners to deliver consistent, high‑quality outcomes.Build trust and strengthen team performance by promoting open communication, sharing technical knowledge, and maintaining steady decision‑making under pressure.
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