Robotics Technician - Foundry 1st shift; Onsite

Pratt & Whitney Maintenance Support – Electrical & Robotic Systems (Asheville, NC)

• Date Posted:

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Location:

330 Pratt Whitney Blvd, Asheville, NC 29304

• Position Type:
Onsite

• Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizenship required. Only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this contract.

• Security Clearance:
None required.

• Serve as maintenance support for electrical systems and robotic systems.
• Independently troubleshoot robotic cells, including mechanical, electrical, and program‑related issues.
• Modify robot programs, including positions, logic, I/O configuration, and process adjustments in alignment with manufacturing engineering.
• Perform robot backups, mastering, calibration, and system recovery.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical system faults, servo, motion, and communication faults, troubleshoot and repair components including sensors, motors, VFDs, cables, contractors, servo and motion faults, and control components as required.
• Calibrate and repair end‑of‑arm tooling (EOAT) and cell‑level interfaces.
• Support root‑cause analysis on machinery downtime and implement corrective actions.
• Support and enhance the robotic preventive maintenance (PM) strategy.
• Liaise and coordinate with third‑party contractors.
• Document work in SAP 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 manufacturers and training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Advanced robotic and electrical troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment.
• Integration of robots with electrical systems, PLCs, vision systems, and other industrial equipment.
• Best practices in robotic preventive maintenance and reliability strategies.
• Cross‑functional collaboration within manufacturing operations.
• Continuous improvement methodologies applied to automation systems.

• Associate’s Degree (or equivalent demonstrated experience) in Industrial Electrical Engineering, Computer/Software Engineering, or Maintenance.
• 5+ years of experience supporting automated robotic systems in manufacturing environments.
• Hands‑on experience in robot operation and programming.
• Ability to modify robot programs including positional data, logic, and I/O.
• Experience performing mastering, calibration, and system backups.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in servo systems, motion faults, and robot interfaces.
• Working knowledge of safety zones, interlocks, and robotic cell safety standards.
• Solid mechanical and electrical troubleshooting fundamentals.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple technical issues.
• U.S. citizenship required.

• Experience supporting Fanuc robots and multi‑robot cells.
• Experience troubleshooting robots with PLC‑controlled systems.
• Knowledge of vision systems or advanced robotic applications.
• Experience with EOAT design, troubleshooting, or optimization.
• Familiarity with robotic simulation or offline programming tools.
• Experience supporting robotic continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong documentation and technical communication skills.
• OSHA 30 certification, Lean/Six Sigma experience.

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance.
• Short‑term and 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.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section
503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.