Electrical Engineer

Responsibilities
Our company, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the ground transportation, aerospace, industrial, packaging and building and construction markets. In 2020, the businesses of the company's corporation reported annual revenue of $5.7 billion. Through the ingenuity of our people and cutting-edge advanced manufacturing techniques, we make products that meet quality, efficiency and delivery objectives to achieve customer success and shareholder value.

We have an immediate opening for an Electrical Engineer.  will provide electrical engineering services to the Plate Finishing Department to safely meet the company'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.
 

The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following job duties: 
 

• 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

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (at time of employment)
• Minimum of 1 years of Electrical Engineer experience (co-op, internships can be included)
• 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:

• Manufacturing experience
• 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 

 

ABOUT Davenport Works
Davenport Works is the country’s largest aluminum rolling mill; it was opened in 1948 and currently employs more than 2,000 people and ships product worldwide.  It is in Riverdale in the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf in southeastern Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline in northwestern Illinois).  The Quad Cities is 3 hours south-west of Chicago, 4 hours north of St. Louis, and less than 3 hours from Des Moines.  The Quad Cities is home to St. Ambrose University among 8 educational institutes.  Major outdoor summer music festivals include the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival, Mississippi Valley Blues Festival, and River Roots Live. 

ABOUT OUR COMPANY
Our company, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, the company helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build. We are proud that 77% of our employees are happy working for the company and would recommend it as a great place to work and that 80% of our employees would recommend their managers to others.

We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our shareholders.

At our company, we:

• Act With Integrity.       
• We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability. 
• Safeguard our Future.
• We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment.
• Grow Stronger Together.
• We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity.
• Earn Customer Loyalty.
• We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service.
• Drive Operational Excellence.
• We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration.
• Create Value.
• We achieve success by generating and growing value for our shareholders.

Our company reaffirms its policy to provide equal employment opportunity in recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company-sponsored training, access to facilities, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs, recalls or termination of employment to all employees without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran status, genetic information, sex or age (within statutory limits). Our company is in compliance with all relevant Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Laws and Regulations.