Electrical Engineer

Novelis Newport Manufacturing Facility • Uhrichsville, OH

43d • Onsite

About The Position

Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.

At Novelis Uhrichsville, you'll do far more than maintain existing equipment. You'll be the technical leader driving the reliability, performance, and modernization of complex electrical and automation systems across a high-volume manufacturing facility.

This role offers the opportunity to own critical projects from concept through implementation, solve challenging equipment and process issues, and make a direct impact on safety, uptime, productivity, and operational performance. You'll work across a diverse range of industrial technologies including power distribution systems, AC/DC drives and motors, instrumentation, controls, and automation platforms, partnering closely with operations, maintenance, reliability, and engineering teams.

If you enjoy tackling difficult technical problems, improving how equipment performs, and seeing the real-world results of your engineering decisions, this is an opportunity to make a measurable difference every day.

Reporting to the Engineering, Maintenance, Reliability & Automation (EMRA) Leader, you will serve as a key technical resource for electrical systems and reliability initiatives throughout the plant.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, equivalent engineering discipline, or 10+ years of electrical engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with: AC and DC motor control systems, Medium- and low-voltage switchgear, Industrial electrical control systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience leading projects, coordinating contractors, and influencing cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and machine safety systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leveraging data analysis to identify reliability trends and drive operational improvements.
• Background in continuous improvement, reliability engineering, or industrial automation initiatives.
• Experience in heavy manufacturing, metals, processing, or other industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the troubleshooting and resolution of complex electrical, instrumentation, and control system issues that impact production, safety, and equipment availability.
• Identify root causes of recurring failures and implement long-term corrective actions that improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Apply modern diagnostic tools and engineering methods to optimize equipment performance and operational efficiency.
• Design, specify, and manage electrical system upgrades, equipment modifications, and modernization projects.
• Support the installation, commissioning, startup, and performance validation of new equipment and technologies.
• Provide technical leadership in selecting replacement equipment and developing standardized solutions that improve maintainability and lifecycle performance.
• Serve as the plant's electrical engineering subject matter expert for: Medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems, AC and DC motors and drives, Instrumentation and process control systems, Electrical maintenance systems, Machine and personnel safety systems.
• Collaborate closely with operations, maintenance, contractors, and vendors to develop practical solutions that improve plant performance.
• Ensure all equipment modifications and engineering activities meet corporate standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Develop and improve engineering, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures that enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational excellence, environmental stewardship, and workplace safety.

Benefits

• Family Growth Programs: Paid parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Fertility Treatment, Childcare Discount and Nursing Mom Support
• Employee Assistance Programs: free resources available 24/7 to you and your family in the areas of mental health, family life, and career and financial guidance
• Wellness Programs: incentives for wellness activities, wellness spending account, programs for building healthy habits, virtual physical therapy for joint, back, and pelvic health, health management programs and more.
• Diabetes Management Program
• Pet insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• PerkSpot Discount Program
• Tuition assistance and career development programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior