AI-Driven Controls Engineer — Industrial Automation

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Whitehall, MI is seeking a senior controls specialist to design, program, install and maintain industrial control systems, bridging OT and AI for real-time decision-making on the factory floor.

The role involves PLC, SCADA, robotics, and edge computing with up to 50% travel. The candidate will lead data-informed optimization, implement predictive maintenance triggers, ensure safety and scalability, and collaborate with plant leadership to drive AI-identified

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and maintain control systems (PLC, SCADA, DCS, robotics) with AI/ML integration for adaptive control and edge computing.
• Integrate AI outputs into control loops (e.g., predictive maintenance triggers or anomaly-based shutdowns).
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and upgrade existing automation to support

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Whitehall, MI is seeking a senior controls specialist to design, program, install and maintain industrial control systems, bridging OT and AI for real-time decision-making on the factory floor.

The role involves PLC, SCADA, robotics, and edge computing with up to 50% travel. The candidate will lead data-informed optimization, implement predictive maintenance triggers, ensure safety and scalability, and collaborate with plant leadership to drive AI-identified