Aerospace Electro-Mechanical Engineer — Casting

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Dover, New Jersey, is seeking an Electro Mechanical Engineer to join the Casting Facility. The role will primarily be 1st shift but may require off-shift hours, with a pay range of $80K–$120K per year depending on experience and qualifications.

You will be responsible for plant equipment and building maintenance, project planning, equipment layouts, and troubleshooting across assigned plants, ensuring safety and reliability in a high-precision manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field plus 3 years related experience.
• Knowledge of electrical control systems (prints, VFDs, motors, drives, servos, sensors…)
• Knowledge of 460VAC, 120VAC, 24VDC, 5VDC systems
• Knowledge of ladder logic software (ProWORX 32, RSLogix, SoMachine)
• Knowledge of mechanical systems (hydraulics, pneumatics, dampers, strainers, conveyors, vacuum…)
• Knowledge of water systems (open-loop, closed-loop, cooling towers…)
• Knowledge of robots (Yaskawa Motoman)
• Knowledge of SolidWorks or similar software for designing
• Knowledge of AutoCAD or similar software for design
• Knowledge of Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric, and Siemens PLCs and drives
• Knowledge of a variety of Fluke meters
• Strong interpersonal skills for supervisory of outside contractors and technicians

Responsibilities

• Analyzes engineering proposals, process requirements, and related technical data pertaining to industrial machinery and equipment design.
• Determines feasibility of designing new plant equipment or modifying existing facilities considering costs, available space, time limitations, company planning, and other technical and economic factors.
• Provides technical information concerning manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties, and process advantages, and limitations which affect long range plant and product engineering planning.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Tests newly installed machines and equipment to ensure fulfillment of contract specifications.
• Initiates purchase for equipment and maintenance supplies.
• Reports on maintenance and engineering activities to management.
• 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.
• ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Expected to assist in the implementation of Howmet’s EHS value and policy statement and its accompanying principles.
• Comply with all department, facility, Corporate and Regulatory EH&S regulations.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment.
• Report all job-related illness and injuries. (Per employee handbook).
• Report all Safety, Health & Environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner.
• Attend all EH&S training.

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical eng. knowledge

Supervisory/leadership

Interpersonal communication

Analytical thinking

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

PLC knowledge (AB, Siemens, Schneider)

ProWORX32 / RSLogix / SoMachine

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Dover, New Jersey, is seeking an Electro Mechanical Engineer to join the Casting Facility. The role will primarily be 1st shift but may require off-shift hours, with a pay range of $80K–$120K per year depending on experience and qualifications.

You will be responsible for plant equipment and building maintenance, project planning, equipment layouts, and troubleshooting across assigned plants, ensuring safety and reliability in a high-precision manufacturing environment.