Technical Process Analyst - Intern

The Howmet Aerospace Summer Internship Program, in our Howmet Engineered Structures (HES) business unit, will include engaging and impactful project or projects, lunch & learns presented by organizational leaders, tours of our manufacturing plants & processes, networking opportunities and social activities to connect with fellow interns.  Interns will work 40 hours a week and paid competitively. The internship is approximately 12 weeks. 

The primary function of the Technical Process Analyst Intern will be to provide first level support of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)  and/or other computing technologies within the HES Business Unit.  The candidate may grow their technical and IT expertise in the technologies that provide the computing environment to the BU. The candidate may interact with the Engineering end users but will primarily work as part of the Smart Manufacturing IT support group to continuously improve the Application functionality within the various Howmet Engineered Structures locations to enhance the automation of the process control environment. The position requires a base knowledge of programming fundamentals as acquired through an Information Technology or comparable curriculum and a desire to learn other applications and IT technologies.

Major Activities/Key Challenges

• Interact with customers to obtain details for issues and requests.
• Provide support for Ignition and other Purchased and Custom Applications
• Works with interdepartmental groups to communicate user requirements and resolve user issues.
• Maintain user level documentation and training materials for follow up support of the key business processes 
• Creates functional and technical specifications for change requests as necessary.
• Works with other team members to acquire cross functional knowledge transfer and provide backup capabilities.
• Provide process control and automation support as the IT solution dictates
• Basic IT technical support which could include development and/or configuration activities in the process control area

• Working toward a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Computer Science, or related subject.
• Practical experience as gained through information technology or computer coursework.
• Sophomore, Junior or Senior standing
• 3.0 GPS 
• Enthusiastic interest in learning and effectively applying new technologies for problem solving.
• Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills.
• A basic understanding of programming standards is a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of programming languages is a plus.