Senior Mechanical 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.

At Alcoa, we’re not just imagining a better future—we’re building it.

Our Breakthrough Technologies Team is at the forefront of revolutionizing the aluminum industry with innovations like ASTRAEA and ELYSIS, aimed at eliminating CO₂ emissions from the smelting process.

We’re looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer who is passionate about engineering, sustainability, and working in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

In this role the engineer will have the opportunity to work with PHD materials scientists, chemists, electro-chemists, analytical chemists with a full suite of analytical lab equipment, as well as teams of engineers and scientists in France and Canada all dedicated to the same goal!

The team is engaged in the production and treatment of molten metal producing systems, inclusive of bench scale to full commercial size production units.

This professional will be encouraged to participate from concepts through design, construction and operation of systems at various scales to optimize the final design of equipment and support systems for commercial scale operation.

About the Role

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you’ll be a key contributor to the design, development, and testing of cutting-edge industrial equipment.

You’ll work alongside a diverse team of engineers and scientists—locally and globally—to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to commercial scale.

In this role, the Sr.

Mechanical Engineer will:


* Lead mechanical design and problem-solving efforts in a fast-paced R&D setting.


* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including materials scientists, chemists, and engineers.


* Design, build, and test equipment for high-temperature, chemically reactive environments.


* Drive innovation from bench-scale prototypes to full-scale commercial systems.


* Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.


* Conduct root cause and risk analyses; propose and implement design improvements.


* Create and present clear, confident technical presentations to diverse stakeholders.


* Manage project timelines, budgets, and vendor relationships.


* Ensure compliance with engineering standards and safety protocols.


* Use SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and other tools to develop and maintain technical drawings.


* Ensuring compliance with project work with appropriate engineering and industry standards.


* Identifying and implementing new insights while gaining team consensus.


* Able to shift focus and solve problems under pressure while leading others involved.

What You Bring:


* Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field).


* 8+ years of experience in R&D, design, or manufacturing.
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