3rd Shift Electrical Controls Technician: PLC/HMI Expert

Howmet; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Whitehall, MI is seeking an Electrical Controls Technician (3rd Shift) to support the Plant Engineering team with controls systems expertise, equipment reliability, and capital improvement initiatives.

This role focuses on advanced troubleshooting, PLC/HMI support, and equipment optimization while partnering with Plant Engineering, Skilled Trades, and external contractors to enable safe, efficient manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, or Mechatronics with 3+ years in manufacturing.
• Or 10+ years of experience in equipment build/maintenance and PLC control systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in controls systems, equipment reliability, and capital improvement initiatives.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting of PLC/HMI systems and optimize equipment.
• Collaborate with Plant Engineering, Skilled Trades, and external contractors to support manufacturing operations.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

SCADA integration

Teamwork and communication

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, or Mechatronics

Tools

Allen Bradley RSLogix5000

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Wonderware SCADA

Intellutions SCADA

Industrial robots (Motoman)

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Whitehall, MI is seeking an Electrical Controls Technician (3rd Shift) to support the Plant Engineering team with controls systems expertise, equipment reliability, and capital improvement initiatives.

This role focuses on advanced troubleshooting, PLC/HMI support, and equipment optimization while partnering with Plant Engineering, Skilled Trades, and external contractors to enable safe, efficient manufacturing.