Senior Equipment Engineer - Automation & Robotics (Remote)

Pratt & Whitney; United States; Remote; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with matching and

Lifetime Income Strategy option

Tuition reimbursement program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Principal Equipment Engineer to lead hands-on development and deployment of advanced manufacturing equipment for Adhesion & Assembly. This remote role focuses on execution, vendor partnerships, and scalable, production-ready solutions across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in industrial automation, robotics, and controls, with a track record of equipment integration and ability to travel up to 30% globally.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent with 8+ years experience.
• Experience developing, integrating, or deploying industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Strong experience with industrial automation and robotics.
• Working knowledge of PLC-based systems and equipment integration.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% domestically/internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and validate advanced manufacturing equipment and automation solutions for Adhesion & Assembly.
• Own execution of equipment development workstreams, including design collaboration and factory acceptance.
• Collaborate with OEMs, system integrators, and automation suppliers.
• Manage day-to-day technical engagement with vendors and ensure manufacturability.
• Generate engineering docs, test plans, and validation reports.
• Mentor junior engineers and support capability-building.

Skills

Industrial automation

Robotics

Controls systems

Equipment development

Vendor management

Systems integration

Factory acceptance testing

Functional safety

Project execution

Education

University degree or equivalent

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

PLC-based systems

Industrial controls

Vision systems

Job description

RTX is seeking a Principal Equipment Engineer to lead hands-on development and deployment of advanced manufacturing equipment for Adhesion & Assembly. This remote role focuses on execution, vendor partnerships, and scalable, production-ready solutions across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in industrial automation, robotics, and controls, with a track record of equipment integration and ability to travel up to 30% globally.