Automation Technician - Foundry 1st shift (Onsite)

RTX • Asheville, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree (or equivalent demonstrated experience) in Industrial Electrical Engineering, Computer/Software Engineering, Maintenance, and 5+ years of hands-on experience supporting automated systems in a manufacturing environment
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program / contract
• Strong working knowledge of PLC software and hardware platforms
• Experience modifying ladder logic and function block programming
• Experience troubleshooting VFDs, servo systems, sensors, and safety circuits
• Ability to diagnose and resolve industrial network communication issues
• Strong analytical and root cause problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting high-speed or high-volume manufacturing environments
• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Ignition, AutoCAD, MS Office Suite
• Experience with industrial network diagnostics tools
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices in industrial control systems
• Experience leading automation improvement or capital upgrade projects
• Strong documentation and technical writing skills
• OSHA 30, Lean/Six Sigma experience

Responsibilities

• Serve as the electrical and automation controls support for production
• Diagnose faults and modify PLC programs, system architecture and network infrastructure as required, perform electrical troubleshooting using schematics, meters, and diagnostic tools including sensors, motors, VFDs, cables, contactors, cell-level interface, servo and motion faults, Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet, and basic control components as required, perform PLC backups, maintain documentation, and implement program updates (ladder logic, function blocks, structured text as needed), configure, troubleshoot, and replace VFDs, servo drives, motors, and other electrical control components and troubleshoot and repair I/O devices including sensors, relays, safety circuits, and distributed I/O systems
• Diagnose and resolve industrial network communication issues (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, and related protocols), support root cause analysis for automation-related downtime and implement corrective actions and support robotics interface signals and integration with production systems
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to improve system reliability and performance and liaise and coordinate with third party contractors
• Document work in SAP maintenance management suite (CMMS) and properly utilize the shop floor Andon system
• Lift up, push, pull, bend, squat, climb, stand, walk, and twist hands, work in a confined space and maintain a forklift license
• Travel up to 10% to equipment manufactures and training
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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.
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Hired applicants may be eligible 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 under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees