Automation Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Asheville, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Automation Engineer focuses on executing, implementing, and validating centrally operated technology for controls hardware and software at Pratt & Whitney. The role helps develop standard practices and continuously improve controls specifications in alignment with company and project automation goals. It applies Pratt & Whitney’s standard hardware, software, and network architecture and supports technical problem resolution for current and future projects. The position is onsite in Asheville, North Carolina, and requires travel of up to 50%.

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 is required 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, including the ability to connect with all levels of the organization.
Self-starter who can 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 or PLC code development and HMI development.

Responsibilities

Create and assist with executing standards for controls and network hardware, including application-specific component lists, supplier selection, design and implementation validation, operational technology network architecture, engineering procedures, documentation, best practices, and integration procedures.
Evaluate existing infrastructure onsite.
Create and assist with executing controls software standards, including PLC programming, Ignition scripting and visualization, software-defined networking requirements, application-specific software requirements and supplier selection, firewall rules, data collection and user interfaces, database recommendations and formatting, replicable data collection templates, and data and communication driver creation and maintenance.
Standardize performance boards, HMI screens, engineering procedures, documentation, best practices, integration procedures, and maintenance procedures, including revision-level standards.
Apply central Pratt & Whitney standard hardware, software, and network architecture.
Provide technical problem resolution for current and future projects.
Communicate across RTX and Pratt & Whitney and with external parties, consult technical resources, form teams, and work 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.

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 eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, depending on position level and applicable agreement