Plant Mechanical Engineer

Collins Aerospace; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Windsor Locks, CT, is seeking an engineer to support infrastructure upgrades and maintenance, focusing on mechanical systems. This onsite role collaborates with electrical and structural teams to install new equipment.

Candidates with a STEM degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, plus CAD (AutoCAD) proficiency and experience with chilled water or steam systems, are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in STEM and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Relevant engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Support infrastructure upgrades and maintenance.
• Document existing mechanical infrastructure (Chilled Water, Tower Water, Steam, Compressed Air, etc.).
• Support in-house personnel as needed.
• Work closely with other disciplines (electrical, structural, etc.) to coordinate new equipment installations.
• Support bi-annual site shutdown project coordination.

Skills

STEM degree

Engineering experience

Chilled water systems experience

Steam systems experience

P&ID and piping diagrams

Independent and team work

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Location:

US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1

Date Posted:

2026-10-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

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.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

This position will be working onsite in Windsor Locks, CT.

What You Will Do

• Support infrastructure upgrades and maintenance.
• Document existing mechanical infrastructure (Chilled Water, Tower Water, Steam, Compressed Air, etc.).
• Support in-house personnel as needed.
• Work closely with other disciplines (electrical, structural, etc.) to coordinate new equipment installations.
• Support bi-annual site shutdown project coordination.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
• Relevant engineering experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in CAD (AutoCAD preferred)
• Experience working with chilled water systems and/or steam systems
• Experience with creating P&ID, mechanical system layouts, and piping diagrams
• Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented environment

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Collins provides eligible employees with paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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 anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.

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