Infrastructure Engineer - Deskside Support

Howmet Aerospace, 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. Follow @howmet: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. 

 

The Infrastructure Engineer role is a primary deployment and support role for business and manufacturing infrastructure within Howmet Aerospace’s global manufacturing facilities. This role reports to the Information Systems Manager (ISM) within the incumbent’s location or Business Unit.

 

Major activities/Key Challenges:

• Work alone or as part of a team to implement, evaluate, procure, and/or support business and manufacturing computer systems and information solutions that meet the needs of the customer and add the most value to the company.  This is to be accomplished by utilizing technically sound methods of investigation, analysis, design, planning, and scheduling.
• Provide reactionary support and/or preventive maintenance on the business and manufacturing systems in assigned area(s) of responsibility, with minimal supervision.
• Provide advice and counsel to the customers of the business and manufacturing systems in assigned area(s) of responsibility, and to other location business, manufacturing, local technical, or GBS-IS personnel.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the manufacturing and business processes in area(s) of assignment; participate in, and learn how to perform, the analysis of the customer’s processes to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement..
• Manage the Service Level Agreement (SLA) process in assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Operate within Howmet’s IS standards and conventions and applicable Howmet BU/RU IT standards.
• Follow appropriate methodologies, support processes, and procedures.
• Comply with all guidelines detailed in the IT ASAT/PSAT (with specific focus on business partnerships, change control disaster recovery, and security) for assigned area(s) of responsibilities.
• Pursue continuous learning consistent with the movement in the job requirements and changes in technology.
• In addition to individual priorities, manage a single business or manufacturing system service or smaller project including project estimates, status communications, and schedules; execute the plans including frequent review with immediate supervisor.
• Lead the discovery, planning and implementation of process improvements in the individual tasks.

 

The incumbent in this position has responsibility to:

• Complete the operational support/ASAT/PSAT tasks of the business and manufacturing infrastructure environment, providing report and local/on-site support to customers.
• Provide second line support to the local customers and relevant IS groups in the assigned locations.
• Assure regular execution of standard operational activities related to business and manufacturing infrastructure for the location.
• On-Duty, off-hours support as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate degree in computer science/Information Technology, or 2 years prior experience in information technology.
• 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 is subject to the Internal Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status.
• To ensure the health and safety of our employees, Howmet requires newly hired employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to the extent permitted under federal, state, and local law.  Requests for reasonable accommodations on the basis of a disability, medical condition, or sincerely held religious beliefs or legally recognized exemptions will be considered.

 

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science/IT/IS, Business, Math, Engineering, Finance, Economics or Accounting from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in IT Operation Systems, collaboration tools and network topologies.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with IT support Chains.
• Knowledgeable in the location’s standard, conventions, procedures and technical environment.
• Strong human relation skills and be able to interact with internal and external customers, other support groups, BU or location manufacturing management, and GIS management.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

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 YouTube.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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