Howmet Aerospace

Engineered aerospace components and titanium parts

Electrical Engineer - Plant

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWhitehall, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution is required.
A minimum of 3 years of previous electrical or programming experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.
PLC programming experience is preferred.
HMI programming experience is preferred.
Experience with Allen Bradley PLC, RSLogix, and Studio 5000 is preferred.
Experience with Wonderware, iFIX, and SCADA systems is preferred.
Knowledge of electrical distribution systems below 600 volts is preferred.
Proficiency with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical is preferred.
Experience with industrial robots, including Motoman or other systems, is preferred.
Knowledge of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70E, and NFPA 79 is preferred.
Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems is preferred.
Familiarity with thermocouples, RTDs, transmitters, and flowmeters is preferred.
Knowledge of frequency drives is preferred.
Knowledge of facilities electrical distribution, manufacturing process controls, and PLC and logic systems related to industrial production is required.
Ability to develop and modify existing Wonderware or Ignition HMI systems is required.
Ability to handle technical issues is required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with management and contractors on the design, costing, quoting, and execution of electrical systems, control systems, and automation upgrades.
Coordinate, support, and install electrical system projects.
Provide engineering support for projects designed and built internally and externally.
Apply total productive maintenance and continuous improvement principles to projects and equipment improvement needs.
Program and troubleshoot HMI systems.
Source and troubleshoot Allen Bradley PLC and RSLogix programming software.
Use Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk SCADA and AVEVA or Wonderware SCADA.
Use AutoCAD Electrical or SolidWorks to view and revise electrical prints.
Interact with automation and robot groups and provide support as needed.
Understand and apply the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70E, and NFPA 79 codes.
Support maintenance of the facility and equipment, including manufacturing processes from wax injection through rough dimensional finishing and nondestructive inspection testing of finished parts.
Implement projects to upgrade existing equipment and systems; coordinate and support plant rearrangements; and assist in selecting, procuring, and installing new equipment to support manufacturing-process changes.
Support day-to-day operations as a resource for skilled trades and contracted services.
Apply systems thinking by understanding the operation holistically, considering potential effects and pathways, and making strategically scalable decisions.
Challenge the organization to improve efficiency and support others in having what they need to work successfully.
Anticipate potential issues and advantages and prepare others for what comes next.
Drive continuous improvement and advocate for safe, ergonomic, and scalable automation solutions.
Work within existing structures while improving and standardizing them, provide accurate information, and align others toward common goals.
Use knowledge, relationships, data, and perspective to persuade, educate, and support adoption of ideas and practices; interact with varied stakeholders.
Evaluate work using quantitative feedback and explain the rationale behind actions.
Respond to unexpected issues while prioritizing objectives and high-impact actions.
Build relationships across shifts and teams, serve as a liaison between the shop floor and engineering, and help ensure employees feel heard.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with PLC programming, HMI programming, Allen Bradley PLC, RSLogix, Studio 5000, Wonderware, iFIX, and SCADA systems.
Knowledge of electrical distribution systems below 600 volts; proficiency with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical; and experience with industrial robots such as Motoman.
Knowledge of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70E, and NFPA 79; ability to troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems; familiarity with thermocouples, RTDs, transmitters, and flowmeters; and knowledge of frequency drives.

Basic Qualifications:

BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution
A minimum of 3 years of previous electrical/programming experience in a manufacturing environment
Employees 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.

Preferred Qualifications

PLC programming experience
HMI programming experience
Experience with Allen Bradley PLC, RS Logix & Studio 5000.
Experience with Wonderware, IFIX & SCADA’S.
Knowledge of Electrical distribution systems for voltage below 600V
Proficient user of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical
Experience with industrial robots, Moto man or other.
Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E and NFPA 79
Able to troubleshoot Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems.
Familiar with thermocouples, RTD’s, Transmitters and Flowmeters.
Knowledge of Frequency Drives.

The person in this position will be part of a Plant Engineering team that is responsible for maintenance of the facility and equipment including all manufacturing processes from wax injection through rough dimensional finishing and NDI testing of finished parts. This group is responsible for the implementation of projects to upgrade existing equipment and systems, coordinates and supports plant rearrangements and assists in the selection, procurement and installation of new equipment to support changes in our manufacturing process. This group also supports the day-to-day operations by acting as a resource for skilled trades and contracted services.

Job Responsibilities

Knowledge of facilities electrical distribution, manufacturing process controls, PLC and Logic Systems related to industrial production, and the ability to handle technical issues. Necessary knowledge to develop and make modifications to existing Wonderware / Ignition HMI systems.
Significant management and contractor interactions including design, costing, quoting, and executing electrical systems, control systems and automation upgrades
Coordination, support, and installation of various electrical system projects
Provide engineering support for projects designed and built both internally and externally
Apply total productive maintenance (TPM) and continuous improvement principles to projects and equipment improvement needs
HMI Programming and trouble shooting
Source and trouble shoot Allen Bradley PLC & RSLogix programming software
Utilize Rockwell Automation Factory Talk SCADA, Aveva / Wonderware SCADA
Apply AutoCad electrical or Solid works to view and revise electrical prints
Interact with automation and robot groups and provide support where needed
Understand and apply NEC, NFPA 70E and NFPA 749 codes

Job Roles

Systems thinker--sees the business and its operation holistically; understands actions and reactions; considers multiple pathways of potential effect before decisions; thinks strategically about interventions with an eye toward scale
Optimizer--constantly challenging the organization to work smarter; supports others to ensure they have what they need to do their work successfully
Anticipation--looks ahead to minimize potential issues and maximize advantages; prepares others for what comes next
Operational accelerator--drives continuous improvement; understands ramifications of automation and other advances; advocates for safety, ergonomics and scalable solutions
Organization and structure--works within existing structures while striving to improve and standardize them; provides accurate information; galvanizes others toward common goals
Influence--leverages knowledge, relationship, data and perspective to persuade, educate and navigate; gains buy in and adoption of ideas and practices at scale; interacts with a variety of stakeholders
Data informed--focused on things that drive quantifiable business outcomes; evaluates based on quantitative feedback; knows and explains the “why” behind actions
Prioritized reaction--handles the unexpected without losing sight of important objectives; reacts where greatest leverage points exist
Relationship--connects individually and with teams across shifts and practices; builds rapport and commonality; creates a “win together” ethic; serves as liaison between shop floor and engineering; keeps the pulse of the floor; helps people feel heard

About the Company

Howmet Aerospace

Engineered aerospace components and titanium parts

Howmet Aerospace designs and manufactures advanced engineered components for aerospace and transportation, including jet engine parts, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts, and forged wheels. These parts are precision-made from specialized materials to deliver lighter, fuel-efficient, and durable performance, supported by a large patent portfolio. It differentiates itself by offering a broad, integrated set of engineered solutions across engines, airframes, and wheels with patented technologies and materials. Its goal is to help customers achieve safer, more efficient air and land transportation by delivering reliable, high-performance components that reduce weight and emissions.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Pittsburgh, PA
Founded: 1888

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