Control Systems Design Engineer

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

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace is looking for an Electrical Engineer to join their collaborative engineering team in Whitehall, MI. The role involves designing control systems for industrial machinery, including electrical schematic design, PLC programming, and system integration.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant field, with a preference for 3+ years of experience in machine design and proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical. This position is full-time and on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Mechatronics.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Experience in machine design, system integration, or manufacturing is preferred.

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.

Skills

Electrical schematic design

PLC/HMI programming

System integration

AutoCAD Electrical

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

HMI/SCADA (Ignition, Wonderware)

Servo Systems (Rockwell Automation Kinetix)

Job description

• Locations One Misco Drive, Whitehall, MI, 49461-1799, US (On-site)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Export-Controlled Data This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items

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
• 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.