Automation Engineer (Onsite)

What You Will Do

• Execute, implement, and validate a centrally operational technology for controls hardware & software for Pratt & Whitney
• Develop standard practices and drive continuous improvement of controls specifications in alignment with company and project automation goals
• Create and assist in execution of standards for controls & network hardware, including component lists per application with supplier selection, design and implementation validation, operational technology network architecture, standard engineering procedures and documentation, standard best practices, integration procedures and documentation, and onsite evaluation of current infrastructure
• Create and assist in execution of standards for controls software, including PLC programming, Ignition scripting and visualization, Software Defined Network (SDN) requirements and standardization, optimal software requirement lists per application with supplier selection, firewall rule implementation, data collection and user interfaces, database recommendations and formatting, standard data collection templates that can be easily replicated, data/communication driver creation and maintenance, performance board and HMI screen standardization, standard engineering procedures and documentation, standard best practices, integration procedures and documentation, and maintenance procedures including rev level standardization
• Apply central Pratt & Whitney standard hardware, software and network architecture
• Apply expertise to technical problem resolution for current and future projects
• Communicate at all levels within RTX and Pratt & Whitney, as well as externally, tapping technical resources, forming teams and consulting with programs
• Communicate directly with site operations for overall system flow and business needs
• Meet all Environmental Health & Safety and Preventative Maintenance requirements associated with manufacturing development
• Travel up to 50%

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent demonstrated experience in Industrial electrical engineering, Computer/Software engineering, Engineering, Manufacturing or related discipline and/or 5+ years of experience in automated systems specifically in manufacturing environments OR an Advanced Degree and 3+ years of related experience
• US Citizen due to program requirements
• The ability to obtain a US Government Secret Clearance
• Excellent judgment and professional maturity
• Clear communication

Qualifications We Prefer

• Studio 5000 Logix designer, Siemens TIA Portal, Ignition!, Factory Talk, RS Networks, AutoCAD and MS Office Suite
• Strong communication, collaboration and team building skills; ability to connect with all levels of the organization
• Self-starter able to work with minimal direction
• Extensive experience with controls hardware design utilizing a broad range of components and architectures
• Extensive experience troubleshooting different component manufacturers and applications
• Understanding of how SQL databases are constructed
• Extensive experience with software development and Ignition! scripting
• Understanding of OPC UA interfaces
• Experience with system software / PLC code development, HMI development

Pay

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Schedule

This position is classified as Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Parental leave
• Paid time off and holidays
• Eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (payments are not guaranteed and are dependent upon individual performance, business unit performance, and/or company performance)