Sr. Engr, Automation Engineering, Controls III
About The Position
Raytheon’s Industry 4.0 – Connected Factory Intelligence & Automation organization is seeking an Automation Systems Engineer to design, develop, implement, and sustain automation solutions supporting manufacturing. The role focuses on developing and improving physical automation—including robots, PLCs, HMIs, and vision systems—and integrating these solutions with business systems, primarily using Ignition. The position combines technical, manufacturing, and business knowledge to advance automation initiatives. It is grounded in controls programming and offers opportunities in applications development, technical leadership, and cross-functional coordination. The engineer will work collaboratively with other engineers and leaders and contribute to manufacturing technology strategy. This is an onsite role in Tucson, Arizona, and requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain an interim DoD Secret clearance before the start date.
Requirements
- Typically, a STEM degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced STEM degree in Engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience, unless prohibited by local laws or regulations.
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain an interim U.S. government-issued DoD Secret clearance before the start date.
- Proficiency integrating control systems, including actuators, sensors, controls, robotics, and vision systems.
- Strong knowledge of PLC and HMI programming; Rockwell is preferred.
- Experience programming robots; Fanuc is preferred.
- Ability to manage and execute medium-to-complex automation projects.
Nice To Haves
- Fanuc robotics experience.
- Experience with Keyence, Cognex, or iRVision.
- Software programming experience with the Ignition platform, Python, or MSSQL.
- Experience in control system design and documentation using AutoCAD Electrical.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing or process automation.
- Knowledge of safety standards and compliance, including OSHA, NFPA, and RIA.
- Active DoD Secret clearance.
Responsibilities
- Identify opportunities to automate assembly, inspection, testing, and logistics.
- Document requirements in collaboration with factory and program stakeholders.
- Provide technical leadership for projects executed internally or in collaboration with suppliers.
- Integrate software—including PLCs, robotics, vision systems, and smart tools—with hardware such as sensors, actuators, and servos to create or upgrade solutions.
- Perform system validation testing for acceptance and production prove-in.
- Troubleshoot and debug production systems.
- Contribute to the business’s overall manufacturing technology strategy.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
