Control Systems Design Engineer

Howmet Aerospace • Whitehall, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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 <600V
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical
• Experience with industrial robots (Motoman, Fanuc)
• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70E, and NFPA 79
• Proven ability to balance several projects at one time

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees