Facility Project Engineer

Howmet Aerospace•La Porte, IN

61d

About The Position

We are looking for a skilled engineer with a strong electrical background and mechanical aptitude to lead the maintenance, design, and installation of production equipment, infrastructure, buildings, and grounds. This role requires close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams throughout project development and reviews to enhance efficiency and ensure compliance with industry standards. Candidates should be adaptable, as flexibility in work hours may be necessary to meet project deadlines.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, electrical engineering technology, or a related field.
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 entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience in electrical project management, equipment design, or industrial automation.
Strong understanding of electrical systems, controls, and automation in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to interpret and create electrical schematic drawings.
Ability to interpret codes, and industry regulations.
Proficiency with Autodesk AutoCAD and Office 365.
Excellent communication skills with experience in cross-functional collaboration.
Proven ability to oversee multiple projects while maintaining timelines and budgets.
Hands on experience with PLC programming, control system design, and troubleshooting electrical components.
Hands on experience with industrial power distribution systems, including 12,500V high-voltage supply and secondary 480V three-phase distribution within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Assist in the development of automation solutions and control systems to enhance production efficiency.
Generate scope of work documents, cost estimates, equipment change documentation, administer various engineering projects and programs related to traditional facilities infrastructure and production equipment.
Coordinate with suppliers and contractors on procurement of facilities and production equipment support; tests newly installed machines to ensure fulfillment of contract specifications.
Oversee contracted services as needed for equipment installs, modifications & repairs. Monitor their activities to ensure safe work practices.
Provide testing, commissioning, and validation of new or modified equipment.
Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, conducting audits and risk assessments as needed.
Provides engineered solutions, recommendations and procurement of electrical hardware for production equipment. Support the electrical testing, commissioning, and validation of new or modified hardware installations.
Generate and maintain technical documentation, including electrical schematics, spare parts lists, hardware manuals, troubleshooting & repair procedures.
Collaborate with maintenance, mechanical engineers, process engineers, safety engineers, and other internal and external contacts in the coordination of system repairs / installs.
Provide field engineering and troubleshooting assistance to support maintenance, EHS and operation groups.
Perform engineering calculations, collect data and gather information to support equipment improvement initiatives for OEE improvements.
Performs other work-related duties as assigned by the Facility Engineering Manager.