Senior Reliability Engineer - Advanced Coatings Machining

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, a world leader in aircraft engines and systems, seeks a Reliability Engineer for Advanced Coatings maintenance leadership. You will supervise maintenance operations, guide budgeting and cost tracking, and apply specialized maintenance engineering knowledge to ensure equipment reliability and safety.

The role collaborates with manufacturing and engineering leaders and involves training staff and vendor negotiations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, administration or facility management
• 10+ years in a supervisory role and in machine maintenance
• Or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of related experience
• Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
• Familiarity in drafting and understanding blueprints and schematics
• Effective communication and people management skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise maintenance operations for HSMC-South Advanced Coatings
• Assist with budget creation and expense tracking for leadership review
• Apply specialized knowledge in maintenance engineering
• Implement inspection and maintenance processes to ensure optimal performance
• Introduce and apply new developments and repair techniques in maintenance engineering
• Develop processes to repair, adjust, and maintain production equipment
• Respond to emergencies to minimize disruptions to manufacturing
• Maintain detailed maintenance records to address recurring problems
• Create procedures to set, calibrate, or adjust equipment to production specs
• Maintain tools and repair equipment in good condition
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations Leadership for installation/repair approvals
• Train employees in maintenance of advanced coating equipment
• Negotiate contracts with outside vendors for maintenance work
• Ensure electrical and mechanical systems operate efficiently and safely
• Ensure premises are clean and hygienic and compliant with safety policies
• Implement electronic maintenance record systems to capture and predict maintenance
• Ensure maintenance is completed on schedule and reduce downtime
• Increase operating equipment efficiency (OEE) to meet standards

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance management

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical systems

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/related field

Advanced degree with 7+ years experience

Tools

Blueprints & schematics

Maintenance record systems

Job description

Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

Date Posted: 2026-10-22

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

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 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.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

• Manage and supervise HSMC-South Advanced Coatings maintenance operations.
• Will be responsible for assisting with budget creation and tracking expenses for the leadership team to review.
• Applies specialized knowledge and skills in maintenance engineering.
• Responsible for implementing inspection and maintenance processes to ensure optimal performance condition of sophisticated machinery and processing equipment.
• Involves introduction and application of new developments and repair techniques in maintenance engineering.
• Develop processes to repair, adjust, and maintain production equipment, machinery, or instruments to ensure that it functions reliably and complies with process specifications.
• Respond to emergencies, breakdowns, malfunctions, and other operating problems to minimize disruptions to manufacturing processes.
• Implement an established maintenance program and maintain detailed maintenance records so that recurring problems with machinery, equipment, or parts can be identified and addressed.
• Create procedures to set, calibrate, or adjust equipment, machinery, and instruments so that it complies with production specifications or instructions.
• Maintain tools and repair equipment in good working order.
• Reliability Engineer will assist with troubleshooting and repairing all machinery to ensure it works properly and complies with established safety protocols and processes for collective bargaining employees to use.
• Additionally, the reliability engineer will collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations Leadership teams for the approval of all installation and repair activities completed. Reports to Advanced Coatings Business Unit Leader.
• Train and assist employees in the maintenance of advanced coating equipment.
• Negotiate contracts with outside vendors for execution of maintenance work.
• Ensure operational efficiency of electrical equipment and mechanical systems through timely inspection and repair.
• Ensure that company premises and facilities are kept in clean and hygienic condition.
• Comply with workplace safety policies and standards.
• Implement electronic maintenance record systems to capture, record and predict all maintenance.
• Ensure all maintenance is completed on schedule
• Reduce unplanned downtime
• Increase operating equipment efficiently (OEE) to meet industry standards.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, administration or facility management
• Minimum experience of 10 years in a supervisory role and in machine maintenance
• Or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of related experience
• Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
• Familiarity in drafting and understanding blueprints and schematics
• Effective communication and people management skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

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.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.