Control & Process Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Carlsbad, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future. At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond? As a Control & Process Engineer, you will play a key role in advancing the manufacturing maturity of Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) turbine components—materials that enable lighter, more efficient, and higher-temperature jet engine performance. Your focus will be on developing robust control logic and ensuring process stability across chemical and thermal equipment systems. You’ll design automation strategies, minimize process anomalies, and ensure smooth, repeatable operations from run to run.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
5+ years of experience in Controls and Process Engineering or 3+ years with an advanced degree
U.S. citizenship required as only U.S. Citizens are authorized to access information under the program/contract.
Hands-on experience with PLC/HMI development (Siemens preferred) and ladder logic programming
Strong foundation in process control for chemical or thermal systems

Nice To Haves

Degree in Electrical, Controls, or Process Engineering or other related engineering discipline
Experience in chemical or high-temperature processing equipment (e.g., furnaces, deposition systems, CVI/CVD)
Proven ability to diagnose and prevent process anomalies using data-driven methods
Familiarity with control loop tuning, valve sizing, and instrumentation calibration
Effective communicator who can collaborate across disciplines and document process logic clearly
Knowledge of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements for process systems

Responsibilities

Control Logic & Automation: Design and implement Siemens PLC ladder logic and HMI programs for process and equipment control. Ensure seamless integration of process parameters, safety interlocks, and fault diagnostics.
Process Optimization: Collaborate with process and mechanical engineers to tune control loops, optimize PID settings, and improve equipment stability in chemical vapor infiltration (CVI) and related thermal processes.
Equipment Reliability: Proactively identify, troubleshoot, and correct instrumentation or control system issues to minimize unplanned downtime and prevent process drift.
Data & Analytics: Develop and deploy data acquisition and monitoring strategies for real-time visibility into gas flow, temperature, and pressure control. Use data analytics to detect and eliminate process anomalies.
Calibration & Verification: Calibrate critical sensors and control instruments to maintain accuracy and consistency across runs.
Documentation & Standards: Maintain detailed documentation including P&IDs, control schematics, SOPs, and logic flow diagrams. Ensure all control systems meet applicable EHS and safety compliance requirements.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with manufacturing, R&D, and equipment engineering teams to implement design changes, improve control logic, and drive continuous improvement in process reliability.