Electrical Engineer - Automation & Plant Reliability Lead

Howmet

La Porte (IN)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is seeking a skilled engineer with a strong electrical background to lead maintenance, design, and installation of production equipment, facilities, and grounds at our Laporte site.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance, with flexibility in work hours to meet deadlines. The role emphasizes automation, reliability, and safety, and requires hands-on experience with electrical systems, PLCs, and power

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or electrical field.
  • 3+ years in electrical project management or industrial automation.
  • US work authorization required; export-control conditions apply.
  • Preferred: 5+ years in similar roles.

Responsibilities

  • Lead maintenance, design, and installation of production equipment.
  • Manage electrical scope of process improvement and capital expansion.
  • Coordinate project phases from concept to start-up and closure.
  • Improve reliability and productivity through automation.
  • Ensure safety and compliance with policies.
  • Oversee contractor work and compliance with policies.
  • Generate technical documentation and schematics.
  • Provide field engineering and troubleshooting support.

Skills

Electrical systems
Controls & automation
Schematic reading
Regulatory interpretation
Cross-functional collaboration
Project management
Root cause troubleshooting
PLC programming
Power distribution 12.5kV/480V

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/electrical

Tools

AutoCAD
Office 365

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is seeking a skilled engineer with a strong electrical background to lead maintenance, design, and installation of production equipment, facilities, and grounds at our Laporte site.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance, with flexibility in work hours to meet deadlines. The role emphasizes automation, reliability, and safety, and requires hands-on experience with electrical systems, PLCs, and power

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