Electrical Engineer - HIP/Ti-Cast Operation

Howmet; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. seeks an Electrical Engineer for its Whitehall, MI facility. The role focuses on electrical distribution, controls, and automation upgrades within Plant 5, HIP and Ti-Cast Operations, emphasizing safety and scalable solutions.

You will coordinate with design and maintenance teams, support PLC/SCADA systems such as Wonderware Ignition, RSLogix, and Rockwell Automation, and drive continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with PLC/SCADA systems in manufacturing.
• Ability to coordinate with design, maintenance, and contractors.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of facilities electrical distribution, manufacturing process controls, PLC and Logic Systems; modify Wonderware / Ignition HMI systems.
• Manage interactions with design teams and contractors for electrical systems upgrades.
• Coordinate, support, and maintain electrical projects and installations.
• Provide engineering support for internal and external projects.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

HMI Programming

SCADA Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks Electrical

RSLogix

Ignition SCADA

FactoryTalk SCADA

Aveva / Wonderware

Job description

Job Details

Location: 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

This position will be located in our Plant 5, HIP (Hot Isotopic Press) and Ti-Cast Operations.

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.

Qualifications

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

About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

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.

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