Control Systems Design Engineer

2 weeks ago


Whitehall, MI, United States Howmet Aerospace Full time
Responsibilities

Join a collaborative engineering team that designs, builds, and commissions control systems for custom industrial equipment-including automation systems, robotic cells, and innovative production machines. This role involves electrical schematic design, PLC/HMI programming, and system integration from concept through commissioning and is based out of our Whitehall, Michigan location.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Design electrical control systems for industrial machinery
  • Develop AutoCAD Electrical schematics for panels and machines
  • Program PLCs and configure HMI/SCADA interfaces
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate systems
  • Support commissioning and troubleshooting at production sites
  • Manage work within project budgets, schedules, and documentation
  • Ensure compliance with CE, NEC, NFPA 70E/79, and safety standards
Qualifications

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Mechatronics
  • Internship or co-op experience in manufacturing or automation
  • Ability to travel up to 25%
  • 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.
  • This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires US person status
Preferred Qualifications
  • 3+ years in machine design, system integration, or manufacturing is preferred
  • PLC programming experience (Allen Bradley Logix / Studio 5000) desired
  • Experience with Servo Systems (Rockwell Automation Kinetix)
  • HMI/SCADA experience (Ignition, Wonderware, LabVIEW, PanelView)
  • Knowledge of electrical distribution systems


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