Pratt & Whitney · 20 hours ago
Senior Automation Engineer (Onsite)
Asheville, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$132K/yr - $252K/yr
7+ years expPratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. They are seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to provide technical leadership in developing and deploying software solutions for automating the factory.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Automation Engineer , you'll incorporate a keen understanding of manufacturing processes and a proven track record of delivering complex digital & cyber-physical solutions on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
Provide mentorship, influence, and technical leadership in a hands-on environment, to assure strategy for development and deployment of software solutions for automating the factory in Asheville , North Carolina
Collaborate with factory customers/stakeholders (IT, Data, Ops, Security) to gather technical requirements, identify, develop, and deploy automation and digital solutions
Lead in defining technical project milestones including design, development, programming, testing, and commissioning of control systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS) into Manufacturing
Demonstrated abilities to identify roadblocks/risks, provide mitigations & solutions to continuously advance progress
Support continuous improvement, upgrades, and sustainment of deployed automation systems using core Automation skills including PLC programming, Robotics programming, Vision programming, HMI programming, SCADA development and controls upgrades
Provide technical functional strategy to project lifecycle from requirements generation through deployment and sustainment
Responsible for aiding in developing and executing on a strategic plan, supporting factory automation/I4.0 roadmaps, and supporting the department’s product strategies/roadmaps driving common automated solutions
Provide technical mentorship, development, and leadership
Establish measurable technical goals for products, track progress using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and make data-informed adjustments to ensure optimal performance
Qualification
Required
A Bachelors degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10+ years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7+ years experience
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Candidate must demonstrate exceptional leadership interpersonal, team and communication skills
Possess the ability to multi-task and adapt to changing business requirements, and to oversee automation software development and integration through project timelines, timeline risk assessment, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products that meet business objectives
Manufacturing processes and experience optimizing through automation
Experience in databasing, and developing and integrating SCADA (Ignition) systems
Expertise in controls/hardware engineering, including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and industrial networking
Ability to travel up to 10%
Preferred
Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment involving cross-functional teams
Experience with Product management tools (Jira, DevOps, etc.)
Experience with transition to production of software products, automation systems or similar
Knowledge of Industry 4.0 concepts and digital transformation in manufacturing
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Short-term disability, long-term disability and parental leave
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program (No waiting period!)
Paid time off including: 3 weeks of vacation, 5 personal sick days, 3 unpaid days for unique situations at supervisor discretion, and 12 paid government 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.
10001+ employees
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