Automation Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•North Berwick, ME

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company with 195,000 employees, great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With three market-leading businesses, world-class operations, and investments in research and development, RTX offers unparalleled capabilities and opportunities. Together, they push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect the world. Pratt & Whitney, a world leader in the design, manufacture, and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems, has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. This Onsite Automation Engineer position's primary focus is the execution, implementation, and validation of a central operational technology for controls hardware & software for Pratt & Whitney. The role also involves developing standard practices, continuous improvement of control specifications, and alignment with all company and project automation goals. The individual will travel frequently (40-50%) to support various automation projects across Pratt & Whitney.

Requirements

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.
US Citizen due to program requirements.
The ability to obtain a US Government Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with 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 and 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 manufactures 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.

Responsibilities

Create and assist in the execution of standards related to controls & network hardware, including component lists per application (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 the execution of standards related to controls software, including PLC programming, Ignition scripting and visualization, Software Defined Network (SDN) requirements and standardization, optimal software requirement lists per application (supplier selection), firewall rule implementation, data collection and user interfaces, database recommendations and formatting, standard data collection templates, 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.
Be well versed in machine build and commissioning with the ability to identify deficiencies in how a machine or system was built.
Work to influence parties within and outside of the department at an operational level regarding policies, practices, and procedures.
Assist as a resource in the capital procurement process.
Provide an expert level of understanding of controls standards and execution to all levels of the organization.
Travel frequently to support company-wide automation needs.
Standardize all operational technology and needs.
Communicate with business partners both local, remote, internally, and externally.
Foster open communications with team members to promote a positive work environment.