Automation Controls Engineer

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NC-ASHEVILLE-330 ~ 330 Pratt Whitney Blvd ~ PRATT WHITNEY Position Role Type:

OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required Security Clearance Status:
Not Required 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.

Selected candidate will be well experienced in understanding of manufacturing processes and a proven track record of delivering complex digital & cyber-physical solutions on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The Automation Controls Engineer will also provide mentorship, influence, and technical leadership in a hands-on environment, to assure strategy for development and deployment of software solutions for automating the factory in Asheville North Carolina.

The Engineer will demonstrate exceptional team guidance and interpersonal communication skills. This will involve the ability to multi-task and adapt to changing business requirements, and to oversee automation software development and integration through project timelines, timeline risk assessment, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products that meet business objectives.

• Collaborate with factory customers/stakeholders (IT, Data, Ops, Security) to gather technical requirements, identify, develop, and deploy automation and digital solutions.
• Lead in defining technical project milestones including design, development, programming, testing, and commissioning of control systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS) into Manufacturing.
• Demonstrated abilities to identify roadblocks/risks, provide mitigations & solutions to continuously advance progress.
• Support continuous improvement, upgrades, and sustainment of deployed automation systems using core Automation skills including PLC programming, Robotics programming, Vision programming, HMI programming, SCADA development and controls upgrades.
• Provide technical functional strategy to project lifecycle from requirements generation through deployment and sustainment.
• Responsible for aiding in developing and executing on a strategic plan, supporting factory automation/I4.0 roadmaps, and supporting the department’s product strategies/roadmaps driving common automated solutions.
• Provide technical mentorship, development, and leadership.
• Establish measurable technical goals for products, track progress using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and make data-informed adjustments to ensure optimal performance.

Strengthen ability to identify leading indicators that not only reveal project and organizational health but empower proactive decision-making to drive meeting milestones and lasting success.

Optimize effectiveness in communication and influential leadership to inspire, align, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across all levels of the organization, driving meaningful impact and organizational change.

• A Bachelors degree or equivalent experience and minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum of 5 years experience
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proven project management skills with a track record of leading successful projects working to timelines.
• Proven leadership abilities and independent self-starter.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Manufacturing processes and experience optimizing through automation.
• Experience in databasing, and developing and integratingSCADA (Ignition) systems.
• Expertise in controls/hardware engineering, including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and industrial networking.
• Ability to travel on occasion (