Electrode Process Engineer

Shape Your World

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress.

The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.

This is your opportunity to help share the future of sustainability with world-changing innovations and low-carbon technologies.

Become a valued part of the team that’s shaping the future of aluminum, revolutionizing the way the world lives, builds, moves and flies.

Be part of it and shape your world.

About the role:

Alcoa Massena Operations is seeking a Process Engineer to provide engineering services under the guidance of experienced Technical Leaders.

Principle contacts for this position include Process Leaders, First Line Supervisors, Technical/Engineering Personnel and Hourly Personnel.


* Identify waste elimination opportunities; develop solutions; facilitate, lead and participate in improvement activities.


* Gather and interpret process data to control and improve processes.


* Work with production personnel and engineering to troubleshoot day-to-day operational issues.


* Develop process control audit systems and standard operating procedures for the assigned work area.  Work with production personnel to implement changes.


* Manage selected process engineering and technical projects in the assigned area.


* Demonstrate good written, verbal and formal presentation skills.


* Develop an understanding of customer requirements of downstream processes and maintain regular communications with the customer base through process data reviews and joint audits.


* Demonstrate consistent, effective workload and project management skills.


* Show initiative to pursue and recommend new approaches or methods for process improvements.


* Establish good working relationships with all coworkers.

What you bring to this role:


* Bachelor’s in Engineering or Chemical Engineering. 


* Knowledge of engineering fundamentals, preferred


* Self-starter with strong written and oral communications skills.


* Ability to work with cross functional teams.


* Proficient problem solving and creative thinking skills.


* Critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills


* Experience working in a manufacturing setting, preferred but not required.


* Demonstrated knowledge computer skills, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint

What we offer:


* Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for-performance variable pay, recognition and rewards programs.


* 401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period)


* Healthcare benefits: medical, Rx, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account (generous employer contribution), life and accident insurance


* Work-life balance programs: flexible work scheduling, hybrid/remote working


* Paid time off: 15 vacation days prorated in the 1st year b...