Electrical Engineer
PEAK Technical Staffing USA - Knoxville, TN
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J ob Description Our company is currently in search of Electrical Engineer to join our Finishing Department based in Alcoa, TN. At our company, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization. Job Summary: The successful candidate will provide engineering support to maintenance, safety, quality, and operations. This includes restoring product flow, providing technical solutions to recurring problems, analyze equipment and process data to identify opportunities for improvement, and develop solutions and system improvements to address those opportunities. Responsibilities In this role, you will: Provide engineering support to maintenance and operations across the department including restoring flow during breakdowns and developing preventative maintenance systems (including during the off shift) Troubleshoot equipment and process problems to root cause, providing engineered solutions to these problems Manage large equipment rebuilds - development, justification, management and implementation of these projects Develop into the technical equipment expertise for the department and provide technical leadership Support the department's Quality, Safety, and Environmental goals Qualifications You have: (required) Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college/university Minimum of 2 years' experience in an electrical engineering field Minimum of 1 year of experience with working knowledge of manufacturing processes and principles Employee 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. Employee 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 Exceptional Candidates also have: (preferred) Experience with ladder logic and programming/troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's), Rockwell and Allen Bradley PLC experience is preferred Experience specifying, installing and troubleshooting DC and AC motor drives systems. Experience with networking equipment, installation, troubleshooting and commissioning. (ideally as it pertains to Automation Communication). Experience with power distribution systems. Manufacturing experience in the metals or similar industry, with aluminum rolling or processing preferred. Experience with rolling mills and mill controls, shears, strip processing and coiling, metal process furnaces or casting equipment Technical knowledge to support the installation, operation, and repair of electrical controls and automation technology Previous experience with data acquisition systems and data analytics Experience in justifying, managing and executing capital projects. Strong written and oral communications skills. Strong problem solving and creative thinking skills. Ability to work with cross-functional teams. Security Clearance Required: No Visa Candidate Considered: No Benefits PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan. PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future. Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws. Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply. Candidate Privacy To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to and AI Recruiting Disclosure We use AI-assisted tools to help review applications and compare your experience to job requirements, but all hiring decisions are made by human recruiters. You may request a human-only process or opt out of automated communication at any time. Required notices and our latest bias audit are available on our website:
Created: 2026-03-10