On-site Electrical Engineer: Automation & TPM Focus

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Whitehall, MI is seeking an Electrical Engineer with 3+ years of manufacturing experience to support plant electrical and controls systems. You will work on electrical distribution, PLC/SCADA projects, and TPM initiatives.

The role involves coordinating with contractors, supporting design, installation, and troubleshooting of automation upgrades, and ensuring compliance with NEC/NFPA codes while collaborating with automation teams on-site.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an accredited institution
• A minimum of 3 years of previous electrical/programming experience in a manufacturing environment
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of facilities electrical distribution, manufacturing process controls, PLC and Logic Systems related to industrial production, and the ability to handle technical issues.
• Significant management and contractor interactions including design, costing, quoting, and executing electrical systems, control systems and automation upgrades
• Coordination, support, and installation of various electrical system projects
• Provide engineering support for projects designed and built both internally and externally
• Apply total productive maintenance (TPM) and continuous improvement principles to projects and equipment improvement needs
• HMI Programming and trouble shooting
• Source and trouble shoot Allen Bradley PLC & RSLogix programming software
• Utilize Rockwell Automation Factory Talk SCADA, Aveva / Wonderware SCADA
• Apply AutoCad electrical or Solid works to view and revise electrical prints
• Interact with automation and robot groups and provide support where needed
• Understand and apply NEC, NFPA 70E and NFPA 749 codes

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Allen Bradley PLC

RSLogix Studio 5000

Wonderware SCADA

AutoCAD Electrical

Robotics experience

Electrical distribution

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

RSLogix

Studio 5000

Wonderware

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Whitehall, MI is seeking an Electrical Engineer with 3+ years of manufacturing experience to support plant electrical and controls systems. You will work on electrical distribution, PLC/SCADA projects, and TPM initiatives.

The role involves coordinating with contractors, supporting design, installation, and troubleshooting of automation upgrades, and ensuring compliance with NEC/NFPA codes while collaborating with automation teams on-site.