Electrical Automation Engineer — Plant Projects & Robotics

Howmet Aerospace

La Porte (IN)

On-site

USD 78,000 - 105,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

Howmet Aerospace is seeking an engineering specialist with a strong electrical background to lead maintenance, design, and installation of production equipment and facilities at our Laporte, IN site. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve efficiency and meet project deadlines.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and ongoing improvements to automation systems. Candidates should have hands-on PLC programming, electrical schematics, and experience with industrial

Qualifications

  • Associate degree in engineering or related field is required.
  • 3+ years of experience in electrical project management, equipment design, or industrial automation.
  • U.S. work authorization required; visa sponsorship not available.
  • Export-controlled data access and compliance with item controls required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead maintenance, design, and installation of production equipment, infrastructure, and facilities.
  • Coordinate all project phases from concept to start-up and closure.
  • Maintain and improve reliability and productivity of electrical systems.
  • Produce and maintain electrical schematics, spare parts lists, and hardware manuals.
  • Develop and implement improvements to automation systems and processes.
  • Ensure safety and compliance with EHS policies across facilities.

Skills

Electrical project management
Industrial automation
Robotics programming familiarity
PLC programming
Electrical schematics
Autodesk AutoCAD
Off-line robot programming

Education

Associate’s degree in engineering
Electrical engineering technology degree

Tools

Fanuc offline programming
Motoman robots
Autodesk AutoCAD
Office 365

Job description

Howmet Aerospace is seeking an engineering specialist with a strong electrical background to lead maintenance, design, and installation of production equipment and facilities at our Laporte, IN site. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve efficiency and meet project deadlines.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and ongoing improvements to automation systems. Candidates should have hands-on PLC programming, electrical schematics, and experience with industrial

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