Robotics Engineer; Remote

Location

Remote, Michigan, USA (company location details provided but work is remote).

Pratt & Whitney seeks a robotics technology engineer to develop, validate, and enforce robotics specifications across the organization. The role ensures compliance with site and supplier standards, implements deliverables, and supports automation goals.

• Develop and validate a centrally operational robotics specification for Pratt & Whitney, ensuring compliance with all sites, machine, and system suppliers.
• Create and implement standards related to robotics:
  Robot I/O bitmap for PLC and peripheral devices;
  Robot program structure templates; FANUC DCS requirements and validation procedures;
  General programming requirements;
  Application error code assignment;
  Standard engineering procedures and documentation;
  Standard best practices, integration procedures and documentation;
  Maintenance procedures and life cycle cost calculations.
• Develop custom software: standardized program macros; fault handling and recovery by process; data security rule implementation; data collection and user interfaces; standard data collection templates; data/communication driver creation and maintenance; robotics simulation development and standardization; work in coordination with team members to create digital twin of automated processes; virtual commissioning of digital twin in coordination with control engineers; reach, range, and throughput validation;
  
  deliver offline programs; apply expertise to technical problem resolution for current and future projects; communicate at all levels within RTX and Pratt & Whitney, as well as externally, tapping technical resources, forming teams, and consulting with programs.
• Meet all Environmental Health & Safety and Preventative Maintenance requirements associated with manufacturing development.
• Assist as resource in the capital procurement process.
• Provide expert-level understanding of robotic standards and execution to all levels of the organization.
• Travel:
  Up to 50% travel required.

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of experience or 10+ years of demonstrated experience in automated robotic systems, specifically in manufacturing environments.
• U.S. citizenship (required for program compliance).
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Excellent judgment and professional maturity.

• Extensive experience in FANUC robot programming.
• Experience with FANUC Roboguide or Siemens Process Simulate simulation software.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and team building skills; ability to connect with all levels of the organization.
• Self-starter capable of working with minimal direction.
• Extensive experience troubleshooting different component manufacturers and applications.
• General understanding of automated systems architecture and PLC programming.

Pratt & Whitney offers competitive benefits, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, and more.

Pratt & Whitney 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. Pratt & Whitney 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.