Electrical Engineer

Novelis•Bay Minette, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Novelis is hiring an on-site Electrical Engineer for its Bay Minette, Alabama facility. The role reports to the Engineering, Maintenance, Reliability & Automation (EMRA) Leader of the hiring Manufacturing Unit. The engineer will support electrical engineering and contribute to plant safety, quality, sustainability, and budget objectives. Working with electrical engineering teammates and plant groups, the role applies evolving technology to improve automated systems and methods while balancing operational needs. The Electrical Engineer supports aluminum manufacturing, including recycle, remelt, and casting applications. The role analyzes processes, equipment, and facilities to identify improvements in cost, efficiency, quality, production output, and equipment uptime; supports equipment and process development and capital projects; assists with electrical controls, power distribution, maintenance problem-solving, and staff training; and reviews equipment for reliability, robustness, and obsolescence. The role may provide after-hours and weekend support when needed and may travel up to 10% domestically and internationally. The position is based at Novelis’ newly announced Bay Minette facility, a rolling and recycling facility expected to serve beverage-can and automotive customers. Novelis is unable to provide visa sponsorship; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
At least 3 years of progressive experience.
Work experience in factory electrical engineering.
Knowledge of electric motor and drive systems.
Experience with PLC and HMI design and programming logic.
Methodical equipment problem-solving skills.
Good project-management skills.
Results-oriented approach and decision-making capabilities.
Strong collaboration skills, including the ability to support, lead, and develop personnel toward personal, plant, and corporate objectives.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to connect with all levels of the organization.
Initiative and ability to develop proactive relationships with employees through follow-up, understanding their needs, and encouraging collaboration.
Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Allen-Bradley (Rockwell) Studio 5000, PowerFlex VFDs, and FactoryTalk View SE/ME.
Steel or aluminum recycle, remelt, and casting process experience.
Proficiency with Historian (iba/PDA systems).
Knowledge of large industrial combustion systems.
Basic understanding of controls and servo-system capabilities, maintenance procedures, and equipment-reliability principles.
Experience troubleshooting mechanical systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics, tooling issues, measurement feedback systems, and basic design robustness.

Responsibilities

Embrace Novelis Safety Principles and cultural beliefs to support a zero-injury culture and a collaborative workplace.
Analyze processes, equipment, and facilities to identify opportunities to improve profitability through cost reduction, efficiency, quality, production output, and equipment uptime.
Support aluminum manufacturing by working with Operations, Engineering, Administrative, and Process groups.
Work with Automation, Reliability, and Engineering Managers to develop conceptual and functional requirements for short- and long-term process and equipment development consistent with the business plan.
Provide after-hours and weekend support as needed to help maintenance resolve issues with an immediate impact on plant performance, remotely and/or onsite.
Support maintenance technicians and engineers in resolving and preventing maintenance and engineering problems, and develop training programs on processes and equipment for maintenance staff.
Apply innovative technology and techniques to solve complex electrical-controls problems related to recycle, remelt, and casting.
Cross-train with teams on electrical controls for recycle, remelt, and casting applications.
Review site equipment and technology for robustness, reliability, and obsolescence; develop modification or upgrade plans as needed.
Seek innovations and continuous-improvement opportunities.
Support and assist with capital projects from conceptual development through implementation.
Handle communication between the plant electrical supply and power distribution systems.
Implement electrical engineering solutions for environmental regulations, processes, and system improvements.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, providing support, mentorship, and assistance to meet safety, quality, reliability, and cost goals.
Prepare and present technical information to senior management on matters with significant business impact, including regional or multisite capital expenditures and regional process or product improvements.
Adhere to and support applicable company quality, environmental, health and safety, and certification standards, including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, IATF 16949:2016, and ASI Certifications.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Company-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
Company-paid basic life insurance and additional voluntary life coverage.
Paid vacation and competitive personal time off.
401(k) savings plan with company match.
Retirement savings plans.
Medical and prescription drug coverage through a private exchange.
Employee assistance programs available 24/7 to employees and their families.
Wellness and work-life support.
Career development and educational assistance.