Intern & Co-op – Electrical/Controls Engineer - Whitehall, MI (2027)

The Electrical/Controls Engineer Intern and/or Co-op will be located in our Plant 4, Thermatech Coatings and Ti-Ingot Operations in Whitehall, MI.

We are seeking highly motivated and energetic students to join our Plant 4 team.  Primary responsibilities include:

• PLC upgrades
• Controls/HMI upgrades
• Equipment schematic review and deployment

The 2027 Summer Internship Program consists of 10-14 weeks of structured hands-on training involving plant tours, lunch & learn seminars, fun networking events to connect with fellow interns, and projects selected to add direct value to the business.  At the conclusion of the program, each intern will present their projects to plant managers, supervisors, and mentors. An internship at Howmet Aerospace will provide an invaluable experience that you can utilize in any role, and it’s Howmet's goal to evaluate our interns for potential entry-level openings. 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Candidate must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution in one of the following disciplines: Electrical, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Computer Engineering
• Intern candidates: Minimum completion of Sophomore level coursework from an accredited institution (by May 2027)
• Co-op candidates: Enrollment in co-op program from an accredited institution.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• HMI programming experience
• PLC programming experience
• AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical or Solidworks Electrical experience a plus
• Relevant internship/work experience a plus