Electrical Controls Engineer - HIP/Ti-Cast Operation

Howmet; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering company in Whitehall Township seeks an Electrical Controls Engineer to design and manage automation projects within manufacturing processes. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, and legal authorization to work in the United States is required. The role involves significant interaction with management and contractors, as well as providing engineering support for various projects. The successful applicant will have a strong background in PLC programming and electrical distribution systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology required.
• Legal authorization to work in the US is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop modifications to existing HMI systems.
• Manage contractor interactions for control system upgrades.
• Support installation of various electrical system projects.
• Provide engineering support for internal and external projects.

Skills

Electrical distribution knowledge

PLC programming

Project management

Continuous process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Allen Bradley PLC programming software

Ignition SCADA

Wonderware SCADA

Job description

ELECTRICAL CONTROLS ENGINEER - HIP/Ti-Cast Operation

One Misco Drive, Whitehall, MI, 49461-1799, US (On-site)

Full time. No remote work available.

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.

Job Information

• Job Identification: 115155
• Job Category: Engineering
• Posting Date: 11/17/2025, 12:17 PM
• Location: One Misco Drive, Whitehall, MI, 49461-1799, US (On‑site)

About the Company

Howmet Aerospace is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission‑critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel‑efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation.

Job Roles

• Systems thinker—sees the business and its operation holistically; understands actions and reactions; considers multiple pathways of potential effect before decisions; thinks strategically about interventions with an eye toward scale.
• Optimizer—constantly challenging the organization to work smarter; supports others to ensure they have what they need to do their work successfully.
• Anticipation—looks ahead to minimize potential issues and maximize advantages; prepares others for what comes next.
• Operational accelerator—drives continuous improvement; understands ramifications of automation and other advances; advocates for safety, ergonomics, and scalable solutions.
• Organization and structure—works within existing structures while striving to improve and standardize them; provides accurate information; galvanizes others toward common goals.
• Influence—leverages knowledge, relationship, data, and perspective to persuade, educate and navigate; gains buy in and adoption of ideas and practices at scale; interacts with a variety of stakeholders.
• Data informed—focused on things that drive quantifiable business outcomes; evaluates based on quantitative feedback; knows and explains the "why" behind actions.
• Prioritized reaction—handles the unexpected without losing sight of important objectives; reacts where greatest leverage points exist.
• Relationship—connects individually and with teams across shifts and practices; builds rapport and commonality; creates a "win together" ethic; serves as liaison between shop floor and engineering; keeps the pulse of the floor; helps people feel heard.

Job Responsibilities

• Knowledge of facilities electrical distribution, manufacturing process controls, PLC and Logic Systems related to industrial production, and the ability to handle technical issues; necessary knowledge to develop and make modifications to existing Wonderware / Ignition HMI systems.
• Significant management and contractor interactions including design, costing, quoting, and executing electrical systems, control systems and automation upgrades.
• Coordination, support, and maintenance including installation of various electrical system projects.
• Provide engineering support for projects designed and built both internally and externally.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous electrical/programming experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Facility Electrical Power distribution planning (12470Vac - 120Vac)
• Project PLC programming experience
• Project Management experience
• Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Maintenance Management experience
• Continuous Process Improvement (i.e. Six Sigma Cert)
• HMI programming experience
• Experience with Rockwell Automation Allen Bradley PLC & RSLogix programming software
• Experience with Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA
• Experience with Rockwell Automation Factory Talk SCADA
• Experience with Aveva / Wonderware SCADA
• Knowledge of Electrical distribution systems for voltage below 600V
• Proficient user of AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical or Solidworks Electrical
• Experience with industrial robots, Motoman or other
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E and NFPA 79 codes

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

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