Automation Engineer - Drive Smart Manufacturing & OEE

Howmet; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Whitehall, MI, is seeking an Automation Engineering Specialist to drive the automation of manual processes and implement new manufacturing technologies. You will work with operators, vendors, and design teams to install equipment into production and establish preventive maintenance programs.

The role emphasizes redesigning faulty robotic components to improve OEE, plus development of advanced automation and robot programming across Motoman/ABB systems.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Robotic, Industrial/Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering or 7 years related experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Automate manual processes, working with operators, vendors, and design teams.
• Follow through build phase and implementation of equipment into production; establish PMs.
• Redesign / replace failing robotic components to increase OEE.
• Develop and implement new advanced manufacturing equipment and automation.
• Support capital funding requisitions and project performance metrics.
• Provide support and development of automation technicians.
• Coordinate robot service visits and safety training.
• Develop technician troubleshoot guides.

Skills

Systems thinker

Optimizer

Anticipation

Operational accelerator

Organization and structure

Influence

Data informed

Prioritized reaction

Relationship

Education

BS Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Robotic, Industrial/Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering OR 7 years related experience

Tools

Motoman robotics

ABB robotics

Wonderware HMI

Industrial controllers

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Whitehall, MI, is seeking an Automation Engineering Specialist to drive the automation of manual processes and implement new manufacturing technologies. You will work with operators, vendors, and design teams to install equipment into production and establish preventive maintenance programs.

The role emphasizes redesigning faulty robotic components to improve OEE, plus development of advanced automation and robot programming across Motoman/ABB systems.