Senior Instrumentation and Controls Engineer (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX, in Carlsbad, California, seeks an experienced Electrical/Controls Engineer to design, program, and troubleshoot Siemens PLC systems for manufacturing operations onsite. You will develop and maintain control systems, calibrate instrumentation, and implement upgrades while collaborating with cross-functional teams to minimize downtime and costs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in electrical/computer engineering with 5+ years of experience (or an advanced degree with 3+ years).

Qualifications

• Bachelors in electrical or computer engineering with 5+ years of experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years.
• Minimum 2 years of PLC programming and troubleshooting (Siemens, Rockwell, or similar).
• Familiarity with industrial control systems and electrical schematics.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for access to program materials.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and troubleshoot Siemens PLC systems to support manufacturing operations.
• Develop, test, and maintain control systems and instrumentation for manufacturing equipment.
• Integrate instrumentation and control systems with existing processes and machinery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production challenges.
• Perform diagnostics and root-cause analysis on equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Calibrate instruments and control devices to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Design system upgrades, including hardware and software modifications for performance gains.
• Maintain detailed documentation of control systems, including PID and electrical schematics.
• Ensure safety standards, policies, and industry regulations are followed.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Electrical engineering

Siemens

Education

Bachelors in EE

Tools

TIA Portal

Easy Builder Pro

SCADA

HMI software

Job description

What You Will Do:

• Design, program, and troubleshoot Siemens PLC systems to support manufacturing operations.
• Develop, test, and maintain control systems and instrumentation for manufacturing equipment.
• Integrate instrumentation and control systems with existing processes and machinery.
• Create and implement strategies for automation to improve quality and minimize process costs.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including manufacturing, quality, and maintenance, to identify and resolve production challenges.
• Perform diagnostics and root cause analysis on equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation and control systems, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Calibrate instruments and control devices to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Design and implement system upgrades, including hardware and software modifications, to improve performance and reliability.
• Maintain detailed documentation of control systems, including PID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams) and electrical schematics.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies, and industry regulations related to control systems and instrumentation.
• Work closely with other engineers, technicians, and stakeholders to optimize system performance.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related discipline and 5+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in PLC programming and troubleshooting (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell Automation, or similar platforms).
• Familiarity with industrial control systems, instrumentation, and electrical schematics.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Hands‑on experience with PLCs, SCADA, or HMI software during internships, co‑op programs, or academic projects.
• Experience with TIA Portal or Easy Builder Pro platforms and Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with chemical processing and knowledge of manufacturing processes as well as automation technologies.
• Understanding of standards such as OSHA, NFPA, NEC, ANSI, and ISA.
• Experience with data acquisition systems and industrial sensors (e.g., pressure, temperature, flow).
• Ability to perform instrument calculations, such as valve sizing and voltage.
• Knowledge and effective practice of EH&S (Environmental, Health and Safety) and PSM (Process Safety Management) requirements.

What We Offer:

• Relocation package
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 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
• Holidays
• Annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs
• Annual incentive compensation programs are not guaranteed and depend on performance factors.

Salary range: 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD.

Location: Onsite in Carlsbad, California, U.S. (primary site)Work schedule: Onsite; commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.