Mechatronic Design Engineer – Electro-Mechanical & Automation

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Ponck Hockie (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k matching

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Kingston, NY, seeks a seasoned electro-mechanical engineer to design, develop, and integrate systems for Huck products. The role covers PCB design, embedded control firmware, PLC-based controls, and hydraulic/electro-hydraulic interfaces.

You will lead testing, validation, and documentation, while collaborating across engineering disciplines to deliver robust solutions with ITAR compliance and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in electro-mechanical engineering.
• CAD/CAM and FEA software proficiency.
• Electrical schematics and wiring diagrams literacy.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• ITAR eligibility and compliance awareness.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate electro-mechanical systems and equipment.
• Design, develop and implement battery system technology for Huck products.
• Develop and modify printed circuit board (PCB) designs, including schematic capture, component selection, layout, and design verification.
• Program and troubleshoot microprocessors and embedded control systems, including firmware development, I/O interfaces, sensors, and communications.
• Develop, program, configure, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems, including ladder logic, I/O configuration, HMI interfaces, and industrial communications.
• Design and integrate electrical control panels, sensors, actuators, motors, and other electro-mechanical components.
• Work with hydraulic systems, including pumps, valves, cylinders, pressure sensors, and associated electrical controls.
• Develop and support process monitoring systems for measurement, data acquisition, alarms, diagnostics, and system status monitoring.
• Integrate sensors and instrumentation for pressure, temperature, flow, position, level, and other process variables.
• Develop system architectures, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control logic, and technical documentation.
• Perform system-level troubleshooting involving electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and software components.
• Design and execute testing and validation procedures for prototypes and production systems. Support root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electro-mechanical

Controls engineering

Industrial automation

PCB design

Embedded systems

Electrical schematics

PLC programming

HMI interfaces

Hydraulic systems

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM

FEA software

PCB design tools

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Kingston, NY, seeks a seasoned electro-mechanical engineer to design, develop, and integrate systems for Huck products. The role covers PCB design, embedded control firmware, PLC-based controls, and hydraulic/electro-hydraulic interfaces.

You will lead testing, validation, and documentation, while collaborating across engineering disciplines to deliver robust solutions with ITAR compliance and a competitive benefits package.