Automation Engineer; Onsite

Location
:
Hartford, CT, 400 Main St, Building L (Onsite).

Employment Type
:
Onsite.
Citizenship Requirement
: U.S. Citizen.
Security Clearance
:
None Required.

The primary focus is the execution, implementation, and validation of centrally operational technologies for controls hardware and software for Pratt & Whitney.

• Develop and assist in creating standard procedures related to controls and network hardware, including component lists, supplier selection, design, implementation validation, network architecture, and documentation.
• Evaluate current infrastructure onsite.
• Implement standards for controls software: PLC programming, Ignition scripting and visualization, SDN requirements, firewall rules, data collection interfaces, database design, data collection templates, driver creation, performance board and HMI screen standardization.
• Maintain procedures for revision level standardization and apply Pratt & Whitney standard hardware/software/network architecture.
• Provide technical problem resolution for current and future projects.
• Communicate across all levels within RTX and Pratt & Whitney, form teams, consult programs, and liaise with site operations.
• Meet Environmental Health & Safety and Preventative Maintenance requirements. Travel up to 50%.

Must Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Industrial Electrical Engineering, Computer/Software Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in automated systems in manufacturing environments.
• U.S. Citizen due to program requirements.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Excellent judgment, professional maturity, and clear communication.

Preferred:

• Experience with Studio 5000 Logix designer, Siemens TIA Portal, Ignition!, Factory Talk, RS Networks, AutoCAD, MS Office Suite.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and team building skills.
• Self‑starter with ability to work with minimal direction.
• Extensive experience with controls hardware design, troubleshooting component manufacturers and applications.
• SQL database construction, software development, Ignition scripting, OPC UA interfaces, PLC code and HMI development.

• Salary range: $86,800 - $165,200 USD.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays.
• Annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs based on position level.

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.