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RTX · 1 week ago

Advanced Manufacturing Robotics Automation Engineer

East Hartford, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$82K/yr - $164K/yr

5+ years exp

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. They are seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Robotics Automation Engineer to lead and support programs focusing on large platform metal additive manufacturing and directed energy deposition technologies, while optimizing manufacturing workflows and integrating advanced manufacturing equipment.

AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Development and deployment of advanced manufacturing equipment, including integration of sensors, industrial robotics, motion platforms, and process equipment (e.g. welding, additive manufacturing, cutting, deburring)

Identify, develop, and demonstrate sensing and control approaches for large format metal additive manufacturing

Integration and optimization of advanced manufacturing workflows, leveraging robotic/CNC motion platforms and process monitoring techniques

Troubleshoot process and equipment issues and make necessary adjustments to achieve desired project outcomes

Partner with engineers, technicians, and subject matter experts to identify and pursue technology initiatives

Work with the team to develop concepts and marketing campaigns in pursuit of R&D funding from internal and external sources

Work safely at all times, following all safety protocols and procedures

Comply with all company policies and procedures

Qualification

Manufacturing systems integrationIndustrial roboticsProcess sensingMonitoringWeldingMetal additive manufacturingPLC configurationScripting MatlabScripting PythonScripting etc.Hands-on manufacturing experienceOptimization of manufacturing processesProposal writingCross-functional collaboration

Required

A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience

Manufacturing systems integration

Experience with process sensing, monitoring equipment, and data collection

Proficiency with industrial robotics (e.g., ABB, FANUC, KUKA, etc.) and/or related automation technologies (CNC systems, Siemens, FANUC, etc.)

Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes, equipment, and sensors

U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred

A PHD in a related field of experience

Hands-on experience with welding and metal additive manufacturing / 3D printing, including large platform wire and powder-fed directed energy deposition (DED)

Experience configuring PLCs (e.g., Beckhoff, Allen-Bradley, Rockwell) for system automation, and integrating sensors using industrial communication protocols (e.g., DeviceNet, EtherNet/IP, ROS-Industrial)

Background in configuring and interfacing with industrial robot controllers (e.g., ABB IRC, KUKA KRC)

Demonstrated background in optimization of manufacturing processes, such as machining, welding, coating, assembly, and/or other advanced manufacturing methods

Scripting experience with Matlab, Python, VBA, JavaScript or similar

Experience working with DoD and other government agencies

Experience writing proposals and leading R&D projects

Benefits

Healthcare

Wellness

Retirement and work/life benefits

Parental (including paternal) leave

Flexible work schedules

Achievement awards

Educational assistance

Child/adult backup care

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Employee Scholar Program

Paid time off

Holidays

Company

RTX

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RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.

Founded in 1922

Arlington, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees