On-Site Senior Controls Engineer: AI-Driven Automation

Howmet Aerospace; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design, program, install, and maintain industrial control systems (PLC, SCADA, robotics) with AI/ML integration for adaptive automation on the factory floor.

You will bridge OT and AI platforms to enable real-time decision making, predictive maintenance triggers, and scalable, safe processes. A BS in Electrical/Controls Engineering and 3+ years in manufacturing are required.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical/Controls Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and maintain control systems (PLC, SCADA, DCS, robotics) with AI/ML integration for adaptive control and edge computing.
• Integrate AI outputs into control loops (e.g., predictive maintenance triggers or anomaly-based shutdowns).
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and upgrade existing automation to support advanced manufacturing.

Skills

PLC/SCADA

AI edge tools

Industrial automation

Education

BS in Electrical/Controls Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

HMI

Networking

Job description

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design, program, install, and maintain industrial control systems (PLC, SCADA, robotics) with AI/ML integration for adaptive automation on the factory floor.

You will bridge OT and AI platforms to enable real-time decision making, predictive maintenance triggers, and scalable, safe processes. A BS in Electrical/Controls Engineering and 3+ years in manufacturing are required.