Hardware Engineer; Remote

Location:

PW117:
Michigan Remote Remote Location , Remote City, MI, 49503 USA

Date Posted:

Country:
United States of America

Position Role Type:
Remote

U.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:
None/Not Required

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. We’re seeking people who will drive that transformation and bring their curiosity, passion, and commitment to a tight‑knit team. If you are ready to go beyond, this is the place for you.

The positions primary focus is the creation and validation of a centrally operational technology controls hardware specification for all of Pratt & Whitney to utilize. After creation, this role will ensure compliance with all Pratt & Whitney sites as well as machine and system suppliers. It will also create and implement standard deliverables and buy‑off procedures generated as part of the hardware specification to align with all company and project automation goals.

• Component list per application including supplier selection
• Design and implementation validation
• Standard control panel designs
• Standard utility designs
• Operational technology network architecture
• Standard engineering procedures and documentation
• Standard best practices, integration procedures and documentation
• Maintenance procedures and life‑cycle cost calculations
• Machine tagging standardization
• Supplier hardware drawing approvals and review processes
• Standardization of pneumatic safety circuits
• Continuous improvement of controls hardware standards
• Interfacing with suppliers to understand potential supply‑chain constraints
• Support of suppliers with the approval process for hardware design
• Applying expertise to technical problem resolution for current and future projects
• Works to influence parties within and outside of department at an operational level regarding policies, practices and procedures
• Assist as resource in the capital procurement process
• Provide an expert level of understanding of controls standards and execution to all levels of the organization
• Communicate with business partners both local, remote, internally, and externally
• Communicating at all levels within RTX and Pratt & Whitney, as well as externally, tapping technical resources, forming teams and consulting with programs
• Meeting all Environmental Health & Safety and Preventative Maintenance requirements associated with manufacturing development

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent demonstrated experience in industrial electrical engineering, computer/software engineering, engineering, manufacturing or related discipline and/or 5+ years of experience in automated systems specifically in manufacturing environments
• US Citizen due to program requirements
• The ability to obtain a US Government Secret Clearance
• Up to 50% travel required

• Studio 5000 Logix designer, Factory Talk, RS Networks, AutoCAD, Eplan and MS Office Suite
• Strong communication, collaboration and team building skills; ability to connect with all levels of the organization
• Extensive experience with controls hardware design utilizing a broad range of components and architectures
• Extensive experience troubleshooting different component manufacturers and applications
• Extensive experience with application of NFPA and NEC codes
• Experience with system software / PLC code development, HMI development

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 USD. The range is a good‑faith estimate applicable to all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including role, function and responsibilities, candidate experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee…