Electrical Design Engineer I

A global leader in lightweight metals technology, engineering and manufacturing, Alcoa (NYSE:AA) innovates multi-material solutions that advance our world.

Alcoa Fastening Systems & Rings (AFSR) has an exciting Electrical Design Engineer position for our Kingston, NY tool manufacturing facility. This new role will have Project level responsibility for electrical and electromechanical aspects of new product development and product improvements for fastening system tooling, power units, and systems.

* Programming FPGAs and design of embedded systems for portable industrial hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromecahnical tooling including the use of sensors, logical functions and process decisions, data monitoring, storage and communication. * Creates electrical circuit designs, printed circuit board designs, machine controls, plc programs etc. to support product development activity. * Create drawings and working layouts of proposed designs. * Performs analysis of forces, stresses, dynamics, thermal loading, electrical parameters and critical performance parameters. * Follows up drafting, detailing, prototype manufacture and performance evaluation as assigned. * Participates in project reviews as needed to evaluate progress or investigate project problems. * Maintains engineering documentation in accordance with specified standards. * Cooperates with Sales Personnel, System Specialists and other field and Divisional Personnel as needed. * Performs other related tasks as assigned.

* Ability to read and interpret documents, manuals. * Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations. * Ability to work with mathematical concepts. * Capable of self-checking for completeness and accuracy of work produced. * Commitment to company values, policies and principles. * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. * Good electrical and mechanical inclination and innovative nature. * Knowledge of government policies, procedures, and regulations governing the safe use of equipment. * Knowledge of health and safety education requirements. * Knowledge of how customers will use a product to confirm that product as built will meet customer needs. * Must be a self-starter and able to contribute in design reviews. * Must be able to work with customers to define and document requirements, address technical concerns and provide project status. * Strong background in material selection and application. * Knowledge of how to locate and use chemicals and the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) used to perform quality checks to ensure safety gear is accessible and present. * Knowledge of Health and Safety standards to ensure quality problems are addressed correctly without impairing health and safety. * Knowledge of how to be proactive in responding to a safety concern and document occurrences; knowledge of various emergency alarms and procedures and exits. * Knowledge of OSHA and other health and safety requirements as applied to the workplace; knowledge of the hazards in the workplace (i.e. spills, noise, air pollution) to ensure personal and fellow employees health and safety. * Knowledge of what the law requires companies to post or publish in order to keep employees abreast of OSHA and other government regulations.