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Electrical Controls Engineer

Howmet Aerospace
Dover, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 2/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/10/2025
Responsibilities

Howmet Engines is a world-class producer of aero engine and industrial gas turbine components, including airfoils, rings, disks and forgings. We excel in vacuum melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings and hot isostatic pressing for high performance parts that enable the next generation of quieter, more fuel-efficient aero engines and cleaner power generation. Howmet Dover Casting is a world-class supplier of complex, investment-cast turbine airfoils and other components for the aircraft engine and industrial gas turbine industries. Howmet Dover Alloy is a world-class supplier of vacuum and air-melted nickel- and cobalt-based superalloys to aerospace, gas turbine, medical and other high-technology industrial markets.

Howmet Aerospace is currently looking a Electrical Controls Engineer to join our Alloy Facility located in Dover, New Jersey.

Along with your pay, our company provides you with a comprehensive package of benefits that is competitive with other leading companies. Some of our benefits include: Paid vacation each year, based on length of service; 13 paid holidays per year; 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, company may match a percentage of your pre-tax contributions; Employer contribution to your Retirement Savings Plan account each pay period; Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental/Vision benefits offered upon hire; Employee Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Assistance Program; Free fitness center membership; Shift premium.

Summary:

An Electrical Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and supervising all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery at the Alloy Plant

Environmental Health & Safety Responsibilities

  • Expected to assist in the implementation of Howmet’s EHS value and policy statement and its accompanying principles.
  • Comply with all department, facility, Corporate and Regulatory EH&S regulations.
  • Wear all required personal protective equipment.
  • Report all job-related illness and injuries. (Per employee handbook).
  • Report all Safety, Health & Environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner.
  • Attend all EH&S training.

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
  • Anticipation--looks 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
  • Relationship--connects 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

Responsibilities:

  • Creating and commissioning industrial controls systems, PLC troubleshooting (mentoring our technicians and engineers).
  • Conduct electrical studies pertaining to equipment control and provide actions in order to upgrade, improve current electrical controls of our equipment.
  • Document current electrical systems for OEM equipment when required.
  • Ladder logic schematics for equipment that does not have electrical documentation.
  • Order required electrical components assisting our engineering and maintenance departments; helping to maintain equipment uptime.
  • Must be able to analyze plant processes and help make improvements based on your electrical knowledge.
  • Adhere to our quality and safety standards.
  • Specify electrical devices including sensors, VFDs, and PLC components
  • Knowledge of facilities electrical distribution, manufacturing process controls, PLC and Logic 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.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

  • 5 years of Controls Engineering/PLC/HMI/High Voltage systems.
  • Prior experience manufacturing integration and commissioning.
  • Prior electrical/programming experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.
  • 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 Skills:

  • Ability to supervise technicians
  • Focus and concentration to understand complex electrical systems
  • Self-motivation to keep up with current electrical advances using new technologies
  • Excellent time-management and communication skills
  • Strong command of logic controls, electrical software, and electric theory
  • Facility Electrical Power distribution planning (12470Vac – 120Vac)
  • Project PLC programming experience
  • Project Management experience
  • Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Maintenance Management experience
  • HMI programming experience
  • Experience with Rockwell Automation Allen Bradley PLC & RSLogix programming software
  • Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E and NFPA 79 codes

About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $6.6 billion in revenue in 2023, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2023 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report . Follow: LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com

About The Team

The Howmet engines business produces world-class aerospace engine components, including investment castings, fasteners, rings and forgings. Our vacuum melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings and hot isostatic pressing for high performance parts enable the next generation of quieter, cleaner and more fuel-efficient aerospace engines. Able to supply more than 90% of structural and rotating aerospace engine components.

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