Automation Engineer for Manufacturing Excellence

Howmet Aerospace Inc.

Tucson (AZ)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 125,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & vacation

Parental leave

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is seeking an Automation Engineer in the United States to design, implement, and optimize automated manufacturing systems.

You will work with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, and IT to enhance equipment performance, reduce downtime, and ensure safe, high-quality production. The role involves designing and maintaining PLC/HMI/SCADA programs, leading automation projects, and applying Lean methods to improve OEE, cycle time, and throughput across lines.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field.
3-8+ years of experience in manufacturing automation or industrial controls.
Experience programming and troubleshooting industrial PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms).
Experience with HMIs, SCADA systems, robotics, servo systems, sensors, vision systems, and industrial networking.
Knowledge of electrical controls, instrumentation, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and machine safety systems.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and root cause analysis skills.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

Design, program, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and motion control systems.
Support the installation, commissioning, startup, and validation of new manufacturing equipment and production lines.
Identify and implement automation solutions to improve productivity, quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
Diagnose equipment failures and develop long-term corrective actions to minimize downtime
Develop, modify, and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA programs.
Partner with Maintenance to resolve electrical, controls, and automation issues.
Lead automation projects from concept through implementation, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and vendor coordination.