Facilities Electrical Engineering Specialist
Howmet Aerospace · Hampton, VA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Howmet Aerospace (aerospace & defense) in Hampton, VA.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, Robotics, Automation, Casting, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Reliability Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $104k–$140k.
Median of the low and high ends of 254 live postings that list pay, out of 686 reliability engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 9 other live reliability postings in Virginia.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 8+)
Similar roles usually ask 8+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 40%
- ✓ Casting 30%
- TPM 30%
- Tooling 30%
- Lean 20%
- Team leadership 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Howmet Aerospace in Hampton
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Full description from Howmet AerospaceAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job Summary
The Facilities Electrical Specialist will report directly to the Facility Engineering Team Leader. This position provides technical engineering services and project management to support production, maintenance, and administrative department’s achievement of the location’s business plan.
Qualifications
- ✓High school diploma or GED and 7- 10 years’ experience in maintenance and controls.
- ✓Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience working with electrical systems such as power distribution, PLC's, HMI’s, and database 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.
- ✓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 Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution
- ✓Experience with Project Management.
- ✓Capable of programming Allen Bradley/ControlLogix/Modicon PLC systems
- ✓Experience programming Wonderware, SQL, touchscreen HMI/SCADA systems
- ✓Understanding of NEC, NFPA, and other pertinent electrical safety codes
- ✓Ability to use ACAD/Inventor
- ✓Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
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Howmet Aerospace , headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com .
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Howmet Aerospace’s Hampton Structural Castings (HSC) is seeking a Facilities Electrical Specialist who has a demonstrated ability to achieve results, as well as the passion to put that experience to work to lead activities and support the plant/location team to achieve manufacturing excellence. Our organization is dedicated to rapid, profitable growth through operational excellence and career development. If you are an energetic professional who wants to be a part of a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply.
include
- •Manage the electrical and controls scope of process improvement, capital expansion, and obsolescence mitigation projects.
- •Coordinate all phases of assigned projects from concept, scope development, written specifications, bid solicitations, related bid meetings, equipment and facilities engineering/design, manufacturing, and installation through final start-up, acceptance and project closure.
- •Assist production and maintenance with various types of equipment and process issues from an engineering perspective with key emphasis on maintaining and improving reliability and productivity of systems with specialized technical expertise in the application and use of automation technology for plant facilities and processes.
- •Provide higher-level support for all PLC, HMI, and Robotic systems and programming for all PLC/Scada/Database Systems.
- •Maintain accurate records for all automation programs and all changes to these systems.
- •Propose and execute improvements to existing automation systems and processes.
- •Focus on overall safety of facilities equipment and processes including responsibility and oversight of EHS policies.
- •Oversee contractor work and compliance with Howmet Aerospace, Federal/State, Environmental, Health and Safety policies.
Salary
- •Anticipated Pay Range: $85K-95K per year. *Pay rates within this range are determined based on various factors including experience, education, certifications, etc.
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Our Story
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 $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, 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 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report . Follow: LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTu