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Howmet Aerospace · 2 months ago

Facility Project Engineer

La Porte, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. They are seeking a Facility Project Engineer to lead the maintenance, design, and installation of production equipment, infrastructure, buildings, and grounds, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance efficiency and ensure compliance with industry standards.

AerospaceManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

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

Qualification

Electrical engineeringIndustrial automationProject managementElectrical schematic interpretationAutodesk AutoCADPLC programmingControl system designTroubleshootingCommunication skillsCross-functional collaboration

Required

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

Preferred

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