Automation Controls Technician

Howmet Aerospace; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is seeking a skilled professional to monitor and troubleshoot control systems for automated equipment in a manufacturing setting.

The role requires hands-on work with PLC and electrical control systems, as well as the ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings. The candidate will build and commission electrical and pneumatic systems, adhere to drafting standards, and collaborate with vendors to ensure timely material deliveries.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Industrial Instrumentation or Electronics.
• Minimum 5 years in Manufacturing Controls Systems.
• Ability to read, interpret, and verify mechanical and electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and provide red line feedback with electrical and pneumatic schematics.
• Build, wire, and assist in commissioning of electrical and pneumatic automated control systems.
• Use Client Machine Drafting Standards to supply equipment designs, schematics, and layouts.
• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors for prompt and accurate deliveries.
• Install and commission new Automation assets, panel builds, and drawing updates.
• Build control panels to NFPA79/UL508A standards.
• Document development and qualification processes.
• Assist in Capital equipment installations.
• Troubleshoot PLC and electrical control systems.
• Perform duties safely and efficiently.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical schematics interpretation

Root cause analysis

Six Sigma (preferred)

Education

Associates Degree Industrial Instrumentation, Electronics

Tools

Electrical schematic drawing

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is seeking a skilled professional to monitor and troubleshoot control systems for automated equipment in a manufacturing setting.

The role requires hands-on work with PLC and electrical control systems, as well as the ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings. The candidate will build and commission electrical and pneumatic systems, adhere to drafting standards, and collaborate with vendors to ensure timely material deliveries.