Manufacturing Controls Engineer

Prattwhitney; Maromas, Asheville (CT, NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) Match

FSA

Flexible schedules

Scholar Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney seeks an experienced automation engineer to design, develop, and deploy Ignition SCADA systems for hardware manufacturing. You will work with cross‑functional teams to define requirements and integrate Ignition with PLCs, HMIs, databases and other control systems.

Responsibilities include configuring Ignition, developing scripts, and designing control systems while ensuring safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced Degree in a related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Extensive experience in developing and integrating Ignition SCADA systems.
• Strong expertise in controls hardware engineering, including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and industrial networking.
• Proven experience in machine automation within a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and process optimization.
• Proficiency in programming languages used in automation and control systems (e.g., Python, Java, Ladder Logic).
• Strong project management skills with a track record of leading successful automation projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy Ignition SCADA systems for hardware manufacturing.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Material Handling, Quality, and Operations to define requirements.
• Integrate Ignition with PLCs, HMIs, databases, and other control systems.
• Configure Ignition software to meet project requirements, including scripts and templates.
• Design and implement control systems, including PLC programming, hardware selection, and network configuration.
• Develop and test software solutions for manufacturing processes ensuring seamless communication and control.
• Design, develop, and optimize machine automation solutions for manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with new product implementation, automation systems, and controls hardware.
• Analyze processes to identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements.
• Ensure automation solutions comply with safety standards and best practices.

Skills

Ignition SCADA

PLC/HMI integration

Industrial networking

Python

Java

Ladder Logic

Automation project mgmt

Manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or related

Advanced degree

Tools

PLC programming tools

Job description

What You Will Do

Design, develop, and deploy complex Ignition SCADA systems for the manufacture of hardware.

• Collaborate with cross‑disciplinary teams including Manufacturing engineering, Material handling, Quality, and Operations to define requirements and specifications.
• Integrate Ignition systems with PLCs, HMIs, databases, and other control systems in manufacturing.
• Configure Ignition software to meet specific project requirements, including developing custom scripts and templates.
• Design and implement control systems, including PLC programming, hardware selection, and network configuration.
• Develop and test software solutions for manufacturing processes, ensuring seamless communication and control.
• Design, develop, and optimize machine automation solutions for manufacturing processes.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Materials and Engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to new product implementation, automation systems, and controls hardware.
• Analyze processes and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements through collaboration of various teams in manufacturing.
• Ensure all automation solutions comply with safety standards and best practices in manufacturing.
• Manage project timelines of work performed, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget.

Qualifications

Minimum academic and professional background required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced Degree in a related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Extensive experience in developing and integrating Ignition SCADA systems.
• Strong expertise in controls hardware engineering, including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and industrial networking.
• Proven experience in machine automation within a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and process optimization.
• Proficiency in programming languages used in automation and control systems (e.g., Python, Java, Ladder Logic).
• Strong project management skills with a track record of leading successful automation projects.

Role Summary

Onsite position in Asheville, North Carolina. U.S. citizenship required for access to sensitive information under the current program/contract. No security clearance is required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules and employee assistance programs.
• Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Potential eligibility for annual short‑term and long‑term incentive compensation programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.