Electrical Controls Technician - Plant 3

Howmet Aerospace • Whitehall, MI

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About The Position

The 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• PLC programming experience
• HMI programming experience
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC & RSLogix5000
• Knowledge of Electrical distribution systems for voltage below 600V
• Proficient user of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical
• Good verbal and written communication skills, PC and analytical skills
• Experience with industrial robots, Motoman or other
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E and NFPA 79
• Previous experience with casting technologies including induction melting systems
• Functional understanding of industrial vacuum systems
• Experience with Wonderware or intellution SCADA software integration

Responsibilities

• providing technical expertise in controls systems
• equipment reliability
• capital improvement initiatives
• advanced troubleshooting
• PLC/HMI systems support
• equipment optimization
• partners closely with Plant Engineering, Skilled Trades, and external contractors to support manufacturing operations across the facility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees