Principal Automation Engineer (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Automation Engineer to lead smart factory initiatives in aerospace manufacturing. This onsite role involves deploying advanced automation technologies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance data-driven decision-making. A competitive benefits package and opportunities for relocation are included.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan with counseling sessions

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience.
• Experience with machine integration and connected factory technologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support deployment and troubleshooting of robotics systems.
• Drive the integration of factory systems with IoT platforms.
• Create and manage the budget for smart factory projects.

Skills

Machine integration

Connected factory technologies

IoT platforms

Data analytics tools

Communication

Education

University Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

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Location: 02: Building 02 Windsor Locks One Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096 USA

Date Posted: 2025-05-19

Country: United States of America

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 information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance: None/Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about becoming part of a mission to lead the future of aerospace manufacturing through innovation and digital transformation.

Are you ready to advance your career in smart factory engineering? We are looking for a Principal Automation Engineer to join our cutting-edge operations technology team at Collins Aerospace within our Power and Controls business unit. In this role, you will work directly with production teams and modern automation technologies to transform our shop floor into a fully connected, data-driven environment. This is a central role supporting multiple sites within our company. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams across the sites and enterprise to deliver intelligent systems, increase visibility, and enable data-driven decision-making across our operations. From deploying robotics to integrating MES/ERP platforms with real-time data pipelines, your work will drive the next generation of aerospace manufacturing.

Help us lead the smart factory revolution in aerospace.

This is an onsite role and is preferably based in Windsor Locks, CT. Other Power & Controls locations (such as Phoenix, AZ, West Des Moines, IA, or Rockford, IL) will be considered for a preferred candidate. Anticipated travel is 15-20%.

What You Will Do

• Support deployment and troubleshooting of robotics systems (e.g., collaborative robots, CNC automation) and integrate them with broader control systems
• Lead or contribute to machine connectivity initiatives, including network configuration, tag structuring, and data modeling to enable smart factory capabilities
• Drive the integration of factory systems (e.g., MES, ERP) with IoT platforms and ensure real-time data visibility and communication across the production environment
• Create and manage the budget for smart factory projects, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to financial constraints
• Develop training programs for staff to effectively use new technologies and provide ongoing support
• Develop and maintain a roadmap for continuous innovation, maintenance, and enhancement of the smart factory operating systems and software

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.

Qualification We Prefer

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Digital Technology, Computer Science or related discipline
• Working experience with machine integration and/or design
• Experience and knowledge of connected factory technologies, such as IoT platforms & connectivity, machine protocols and network connectivity, automation systems, MES, ERP, and data analytics tools
• Ability to communicate across functions and engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Familiarity with industry standards, safety regulations, and best practices in manufacturing and technology
• Ability to travel as needed (anticipated 15-20%)

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• 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 illness insurance, 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!

May be eligible for relocation.

Learn More & Apply Now!

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy.

Join us as we take flight!