Senior Automation & Controls Engineer

GlobalHR

Asheville (NC)

On-site

USD 108,000 - 205,000

Full time

14 days+
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Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) match
Parental leave
Paid time off

Job summary

RTX in the United States is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer with strong experience in manufacturing automation, PLC/SCADA/HMI, and digital solutions. You will mentor teams, define project milestones, and oversee automation software development for Asheville, NC manufacturing facilities.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Advanced degree with extensive experience in automation, a track record of delivering complex projects on time, and the ability to collaborate with IT, data, and

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 8+ years experience, or an Advanced Degree with 5+ years experience.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Proven project management skills with successful on-time delivery.
  • Proven leadership abilities and ability to work independently.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Experience with manufacturing processes and automation optimization.
  • Experience in databasing and integrating SCADA (Ignition) systems.
  • Expertise in controls/hardware engineering: PLCs, HMIs, sensors, industrial networking.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with factory customers/stakeholders to gather requirements and deploy automation solutions.
  • Lead milestones including design, development, testing and commissioning of control systems.
  • Identify risks and provide mitigations to keep progress on track.
  • Support upgrades and sustainment of deployed automation systems and PLC/SCADA programming.
  • Develop strategic plans for factory automation roadmaps and product strategies.
  • Provide mentorship and technical leadership; establish KPIs and monitor progress.

Skills

Communication
Leadership
Project Mgmt
Automation in manufacturing
PLC/SCADA/HMI
Ignition SCADA
Industrial networking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Advanced degree

Tools

Jira
DevOps
Ignition SCADA

Job description

RTX in the United States is seeking an Automation Controls Engineer with strong experience in manufacturing automation, PLC/SCADA/HMI, and digital solutions. You will mentor teams, define project milestones, and oversee automation software development for Asheville, NC manufacturing facilities.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Advanced degree with extensive experience in automation, a track record of delivering complex projects on time, and the ability to collaborate with IT, data, and

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