Automation Engineer (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off and holidays

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, a leader in aerospace technology, seeks an onsite Controls Engineer to execute and validate centralized OT controls hardware and software. Responsibilities include developing standard practices, improving control specifications, and aligning with Pratt & Whitney automation goals at multiple sites.

You will design OT network architecture, assist with PLC programming, Ignition scripting, and SDN requirements, and ensure robust documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering; 5+ years in automated manufacturing.
• US citizen and ability to obtain US Government Secret Clearance.
• Excellent judgment and professional maturity; clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Execute and validate centralized OT controls hardware and software for Pratt & Whitney.
• Develop standard practices and align with automation goals.
• Design OT network architecture and maintain documentation.
• Create and validate PLC programming, Ignition scripting and SDN requirements.
• Travel up to 50% as needed.

Skills

US Citizenship

Secret Clearance

Clear communication

Professional maturity

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in engineering

Tools

Studio 5000 Logix Designer

Siemens TIA Portal

Ignition!

FactoryTalk

RS Networks

AutoCAD

MS Office Suite

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-30

Country: United States of America

Location: US-NC-ASHEVILLE-330 ~ 330 Pratt Whitney Blvd ~ PRATT WHITNEY

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world's 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.

What You Will Do:

The positions primary focus is the execution, implementation and validations of a centrally operational technology for controls hardware & software for Pratt and Whitney. The position will also aid in developing standard practices, with involvement in continuous improvement of the control’s specification and in alignment with all company and project automation goals.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Create and assist in the execution of standard as related to controls & network hardware. This includes:
• Component list per application including supplier selection
• Design and implementation validation
• Operational Technology network architecture
• Standard engineering procedures and documentation
• Standard best practices, integration procedures and documentation
• Onsite evaluation of current infrastructure
• Create and assist in the execution of standard as related to controls software.This includes:
• PLC programing
• Ignition scripting and visualization
• Software Defined Network (SDN) requirements and standardization
• Optimal software requirement list per application including supplier selection
• Firewall rule implementation
• Data collection and user interfaces
• Database recommendations and formatting
• Standard data collection templates that can be easily replicated
• Data/Communication driver creation and maintenance
• Performance board and HMI screen standardization
• Standard engineering procedures and documentation
• Standard best practices, integration procedures and documentation
• Maintenance procedures including rev level standardization
• Applying central Pratt & Whitney standard hardware, software and network architecture.
• Applying expertise to technical problem resolution for current and future projects.
• Communicating at all levels within RTX and Pratt & Whitney, as well as externally, tapping technical resources, forming teams and consulting with programs.
• Communicating directly with site operations for overall system flow and business needs.
• Meeting all Environmental Health & Safety and Preventative Maintenance requirements associated with manufacturing development.
• Travel of up to 50%

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 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
• OR and Advanced Degree and 3+ years of related experience.
• US Citizen due to program requirements
• The ability to obtain a US Government Secret Clearance
• Excellent judgment and professional maturity
• Clear communication

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Studio 5000 Logix designer, Siemens TIA Portal, Ignition!, Factory Talk, RS Networks, AutoCAD and MS Office Suite
• Strong communication, collaboration and team building skills; ability to connect with all levels of the organization
• Candidate should be self-starter and able to work with minimal direction
• Extensive experience with controls hardware design utilizing a broad range of components and architectures
• Extensive experience troubleshooting different component manufactures and applications
• Understanding of how SQL databases are constructed
• Extensive experience with software development and Ignition! scripting
• Understanding of OPC UA interfaces
• Experience with system software / PLC code development, HMI development

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, 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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

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.