Stateside Spec Engineering jobs in the United States
Get job alerts

Howmet Aerospace

Electrical Controls Technician (3rd Shift) - Plant 3

Whitehall, MI · On-site · Mid

Discipline
Electrical
Industry
Aerospace
Constraints
U.S. person required
Apply on employer site

Spec sheet

Automatically summarized from the employer’s posting. Check the original description below for full requirements.

Electrical Controls Technician at Howmet Aerospace in Whitehall, MI supports Plant Engineering with PLC/HMI controls and equipment optimization. It requires an associate degree with 3+ years of experience or 10 years in PLC control systems; US work authorization required.

3rd shift · 3+ years · Associate degree in Electrical Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, or Mechatronics

Required

  • PLC programming
  • HMI programming
  • Allen Bradley PLC & RSLogix5000
  • Electrical distribution systems <600V
  • AutoCAD
  • AutoCAD Electrical
  • Industrial robots experience
  • SCADA software integration

Preferred

  • Wonderware or intellution SCADA
  • NEC/NFPA knowledge
  • NFPA 70E
  • NFPA 79
  • Knowledge of casting technologies (induction melting)
  • Vacuum systems
  • MOTOMAN or other robot experience

Benefits

  • medical
  • 401k
  • PTO

Get new Electrical roles in Michigan by email.

Free. We email only when something new matches, and only after you confirm. More options.

Employer description

Electrical Controls Technician (3rd Shift) - Plant 3The Electrical Controls Technician will support the Plant Engineering team by providing technical expertise in controls systems, equipment reliability, and capital improvement initiatives. This role focuses on advanced troubleshooting, PLC/HMI systems support, and equipment optimization.

This position partners closely with Plant Engineering, Skilled Trades, and external contractors to support manufacturing operations across the facility.

Basic Qualifications:

Associate degree in Electrical Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, or Mechatronics from an accredited institution and a minimum of 3 years of experience in an equipment build/maintenance or manufacturing environment

OR a minimum of 10 years of experience in equipment build/maintenance and PLC control systems.

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

PLC programming experienceHMI programming experienceExperience with Allen Bradley PLC & RSLogix5000Knowledge of Electrical distribution systems for voltage below 600VProficient user of AutoCAD and AutoCAD ElectricalGood verbal and written communication skills, PC and analytical skillsExperience with industrial robots, Motoman or otherKnowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E and NFPA 79Previous experience with casting technologies including induction melting systemsFunctional understanding of industrial vacuum systemsExperience with Wonderware or intellution SCADA software integration

Stateside Spec lists roles for engineering teams in the United States. Work-authorization notes come from the employer. We do not guarantee visa policy. Apply off-site. Report an issue with this listing View employer source