RTX · 3 days ago
Sr. Controls Engineer (Aero Manufacturing)
US-NC-WILSON-4200 ~ 4200 Airport Dr ~ BLDG 4200
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expRTX is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. The Sr. Controls Engineer will lead the design, programming, commissioning, and support of PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for aerospace manufacturing equipment and automated production lines, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the design, programming, commissioning, and support of PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for aerospace manufacturing equipment and automated production lines
Act as technical lead for controls and automation on production and capital projects, ensuring alignment with manufacturing, quality, and compliance requirements
Troubleshoot and resolve complex control system issues to minimize production downtime and yield loss
Develop, maintain, and enforce controls engineering standards, architectures, and documentation practices
Review and approve electrical schematics, control panel designs, and instrumentation for manufacturability, safety, and compliance
Ensure control systems comply with aerospace, safety, and regulatory requirements (AS9100, NADCAP, OSHA, NFPA, IEC, cybersecurity policies, etc.)
Support Manufacturing Engineering and Operations during equipment startups, process changes, and root cause investigations
Lead change management activities for control system modifications, including risk assessment, validation, and documentation
Interface with IT/OT teams to ensure secure, reliable industrial network architecture
Provide technical mentoring and guidance to junior controls engineers, technicians, and maintenance personnel
Manage and oversee system integrators, OEMs, and automation vendors including Service as the conduit to site resources, ensuring alignment of produced solutions to production needs and standards
Maintain accurate technical documentation, including software backups, change logs, and validation records
Exercise sound mechanical and electrical knowledge to understand operational and design challenges in order to offer practical approach in action as well as guidance to the working team and effective technical communication to internal leaders
Support the development of strategic production technology roadmaps in alignment with the Wilson Fire Protection Systems’ strategy
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field
Strong proficiency with PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley preferred; Siemens or Schneider a plus)
Experience with HMI/SCADA platforms such as FactoryTalk, Ignition, WinCC, or Wonderware
Strong understanding of discrete manufacturing systems and industrial automation architectures
Ability to create, read, and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and control narratives
Demonstrated experience troubleshooting production-critical equipment under time-sensitive conditions
Preferred
Aerospace manufacturing experience or work in regulated/high-reliability industries
Experience supporting test equipment, custom automation, or special process equipment
Knowledge of machine safety systems, safety PLCs, and applicable standards (ISO 13849, IEC 62061, NFPA 79)
Familiarity with robotics, motion control, vision systems, or data acquisition systems
Experience with validation, configuration management, and formal change control processes
Experience working in AS9100 or NADCAP-compliant environments
Experience working in Altium or Xpedition Electrical Design Engines
SAP business system experience
Industry certifications such as CORE/Six Sigma/LEAN/Project Management/PE
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
And more!
Company
RTX
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.2MKey Investors
LIFT Ecosystem Accelerator
2024-02-22Grant· $0.2M
2019-06-09Acquired
2010-01-14Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Daniel Conroy
Chief Technology Officer - Digital
Kevin DaSilva
Corporate Vice President & Treasurer
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