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Novelis Newport Manufacturing Facility
Electrical Engineer
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An Electrical Engineer designs, develops, and tests products and systems that use or produce electricity, including power generators, electric motors, radar and navigation systems, and communication systems. Works on larger electrical systems rather than small electronic products or devices.
$98,649 / year median in Ohio
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Position Overview 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. Responsibilities & Qualifications Electrical Engineer Novelis | Uhrichsville, Ohio Engineer the systems that keep a world-class manufacturing operation running. 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. What You'll Do Drive Equipment Reliability & Performance 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. Own Capital & Improvement Projects 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. Provide Technical Expertise Across the Plant 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. Improve Safety & Engineering Standards 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. What You Bring Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, equivalent engineering discipline, or 10+ years of electrical engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.