Control Systems Design Engineer

Howmet; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet in Whitehall, Michigan, is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join a collaborative engineering team. You will design and program control systems for custom industrial equipment, including automation systems and robotic cells, primarily using AutoCAD Electrical.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and has strong experience in PLC programming with a desire to integrate complex systems. Knowledge of safety standards and ability to travel up to 25% are also required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Mechatronics.
• 3+ years in machine design, system integration, or manufacturing is preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 25%. Must be legally authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control systems for industrial machinery.
• Develop AutoCAD Electrical schematics for panels and machines.
• Support commissioning and troubleshooting at production sites.

Skills

PLC programming

AutoCAD Electrical

Electrical schematic design

System integration

Robotic systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Allen Bradley Logix / Studio 5000

HMI/SCADA systems

Job description

Responsibilities

Join a collaborative engineering team that designs, builds, and commissions control systems for custom industrial equipment-including automation systems, robotic cells, and innovative production machines. This role involves electrical schematic design, PLC/HMI programming, and system integration from concept through commissioning and is based out of our Whitehall, Michigan location.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design electrical control systems for industrial machinery
• Develop AutoCAD Electrical schematics for panels and machines
• Program PLCs and configure HMI/SCADA interfaces
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate systems
• Support commissioning and troubleshooting at production sites
• Manage work within project budgets, schedules, and documentation
• Ensure compliance with CE, NEC, NFPA 70E/79, and safety standards

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Mechatronics
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires US person status

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years in machine design, system integration, or manufacturing is highly desired
• PLC programming experience (Allen Bradley Logix / Studio 5000) preferred
• Experience with Servo Systems (Rockwell Automation Kinetix)
• HMI/SCADA experience (Ignition, Wonderware, LabVIEW, PanelView)
• Knowledge of electrical distribution systems < 600V
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical
• Experience with industrial robots (Motoman, Fanuc)
• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70E, and NFPA 79
• Proven ability to balance several projects at one time

Equal Opportunity Employer

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.