Automation Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Asheville, NC

8d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Automation Engineer focuses on executing, implementing, and validating centrally operated controls hardware and software technology for Pratt & Whitney. The role also helps develop standard practices and continuously improve controls specifications in alignment with company and project automation goals. The engineer develops and applies standardized controls hardware, software, and operational technology network architecture, including component and software selection, design validation, PLC programming, Ignition scripting and visualization, software-defined networking requirements, firewall rules, data collection, user interfaces, database recommendations, communication drivers, performance boards, and HMI screens. The role establishes repeatable engineering procedures, integration practices, documentation, maintenance procedures, and data collection templates. The position applies Pratt & Whitney standards to current and future projects, resolves technical problems, and communicates with RTX and Pratt & Whitney teams, external resources, and site operations to understand technical needs and overall system flow. It also requires meeting environmental health and safety and preventative maintenance requirements associated with manufacturing development. Travel may be required up to 50%. The role is based onsite in Asheville, North Carolina.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent demonstrated experience in industrial electrical engineering, computer/software engineering, engineering, manufacturing, or a related discipline, and/or 5+ years of experience in automated systems specifically in manufacturing environments; alternatively, an advanced degree and 3+ years of related experience.
U.S. citizenship due to program requirements and access to necessary systems.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
Excellent judgment and professional maturity.
Clear communication.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Studio 5000 Logix Designer, Siemens TIA Portal, Ignition, FactoryTalk, RS Networks, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong communication, collaboration, and team-building skills, with ability to connect with all levels of the organization.
Self-starter able to work with minimal direction.
Extensive experience with controls hardware design using a broad range of components and architectures.
Extensive experience troubleshooting different component manufacturers and applications.
Understanding of SQL database construction.
Extensive experience with software development and Ignition scripting.
Understanding of OPC UA interfaces.
Experience with system software and PLC code development, and HMI development.

Responsibilities

Create and assist in executing standards for controls and network hardware, including application component lists and supplier selection, design and implementation validation, operational technology network architecture, engineering procedures, documentation, best practices, and integration procedures.
Evaluate current infrastructure onsite.
Create and assist in executing standards for controls software, including PLC programming, Ignition scripting and visualization, software-defined network requirements, software requirements and supplier selection, firewall rule implementation, data collection, user interfaces, database recommendations and formatting, replicable data collection templates, communication driver creation and maintenance, performance boards and HMI screens, engineering procedures, best practices, integration procedures, documentation, and maintenance procedures with revision-level standardization.
Apply central Pratt & Whitney standard hardware, software, and network architecture.
Resolve technical problems for current and future projects.
Communicate with teams and technical resources at all levels within RTX and Pratt & Whitney and externally; form teams and consult with programs.
Communicate directly with site operations regarding overall system flow and business needs.
Meet Environmental Health & Safety and Preventative Maintenance requirements associated with manufacturing development.
Travel up to 50%.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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
Holidays
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage