Automation Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-06-23 Country: United States of America Location: US-NC-ASHEVILLE-330 ~ 330 Pratt Whitney Blvd ~ PRATT WHITNEY 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. We are seeking a candidate to work with controls Engineers to deploy Automation functionality into manufacturing. The candidate shall have exceptional interpersonal, team and communication skills. The ability to multi-task and adapt to changing business requirements, with the ability to understand lean manufacturing principles as the voice of the customer to assure Automation solutions meet intent and customer requirements for operational efficiency and reliability. What You Will Do: Assure Operational readiness for deployment of Automation Solutions. Documentation of Automation solutions for training. Provide solutions for visual factory install for Automation Solutions from feedback from customer. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, quality, and supply chain, to address data-driven challenges and opportunities. Work with automation systems to extract and analyze machine performance data, ensuring optimal utilization of automated equipment. Stay current with industry trends in manufacturing analytics, automation, and Industry 4.0 technologies. Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to monitor key manufacturing performance indicators (KPIs) such as cycle time, throughput, downtime, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Qualifications You Must Have: Bachelor’s degree in engineering technical field or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience. OR an Advanced Engineering degree with 5+ Years of related experience. Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment, particularly with automated and manual assembly operations. Familiarity with data visualization tools. Knowledge of manufacturing systems such as MES, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems. Qualifications We Prefer: Proven experience in machine automation within a manufacturing environment. Understanding of manufacturing processes and process optimization. Ability to work and effectively communicate with all levels of management, shop personnel and customers. Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles. Knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies, including IoT, AI, and machine learning for manufacturing applications. Hands-on experience with manufacturing-specific data sources, such as sensor data, production logs, and quality control metrics. Understanding of aerospace and defense manufacturing processes (if applicable to the organization). Experience with SQL, Power BI, Ignition & Python or equivalent. What We Offer 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 Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as: 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.