ELECTRICAL CONTROLS ENGINEER - HIP/Ti-Cast Operation - Whitehall, MI
Company: Howmet Aerospace
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: January 28, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Howmet Aerospace , is a leading
global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace
and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses
focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and
titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical
performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications,
as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet
Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient,
quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation.
For more information, visit www.howmet.com. Follow @howmet:
Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. 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. Anticipationlooks 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. Relationshipconnects 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. 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 Company
Description Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered
solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The
Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components,
aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary
for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and
defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial
transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of
more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable
ground transportation. For more information, visit
www.howmet.com/joinus
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