Pratt & Whitney · 1 day ago
Hardware Engineer (Remote)
Pratt & Whitney is working to transform the future of flight by designing and servicing innovative engines. The Hardware Engineer role focuses on creating and validating operational technology and controls hardware specifications, ensuring compliance across various sites and suppliers, and implementing standard procedures for hardware specifications.
Aviation & Aerospace
Responsibilities
Create and assist in the execution of standard as related to controls hardware. This includes:
Component list per application including supplier selection
Design and implementation validation
Standard control panel designs
Standard utility designs
Operational Technology network architecture
Standard engineering procedures and documentation
Standard best practices, integration procedures and documentation
Maintenance procedures and Life Cycle Cost calculations
Machine tagging standardization
Supplier hardware drawing approvals and review processes
Standardization of pneumatic safety circuits
Continuous improvement of controls hardware standards
Interfacing with suppliers to understand potential supply chain constraints
Support of suppliers with the approval process for hardware design
Applying expertise to technical problem resolution for current and future projects
Works to influence parties within and outside of department at an operational level regarding policies, practices and procedures
Assist as resource in the capital procurement process
Provide an expert level of understanding of controls standards and execution to all levels of the organization
Communicate with business partners both local, remote, internally, and externally
Communicating at all levels within RTX and Pratt & Whitney, as well as externally, tapping technical resources, forming teams and consulting with programs
Meeting all Environmental Health & Safety and Preventative Maintenance requirements associated with manufacturing development
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent demonstrated experience in Industrial electrical engineering, Computer/ Software engineering, Engineering, Manufacturing or related discipline and/or 5+ years of experience in automated systems specifically in manufacturing environments
US Citizen due to program requirements
The ability to obtain a US Government Secret Clearance
Up to 50% travel required
Preferred
Studio 5000 Logix designer, Factory Talk, RS Networks, AutoCAD, Eplan and MS Office Suite
Strong communication, collaboration and team building skills; ability to connect with all levels of the organization
Extensive experience with controls hardware design utilizing a broad range of components and architectures
Extensive experience troubleshooting different component manufactures and applications
Extensive experience with application of NFPA and NEC codes
Experience with system software / PLC code development, HMI development
Benefits
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
Holidays
Company
Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is a global leader in propulsion systems, powering the most advanced aircraft in the world, and we are shaping the future of aviation.
Funding
Current Stage
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