Manufacturing Applications and Controls Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-06-08 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-L ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG L 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 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. Pratt and Whitney Digital Technology has an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Applications and Controls Engineer. This will be an onsite position supporting the manufacturing shop floor utilizing the latest state-of-the-art technology in aerospace manufacturing at our East Hartford, Connecticut plant facilities. What You Will Do: The Digital Technology Application Engineer is responsible for the development, support, maintenance, and troubleshooting of both custom-built and commercial off-the-shelf manufacturing applications. This role supports critical shop floor systems, including machine tool HMI interfaces, manufacturing tracking and prioritization tools, process data consolidation, reporting and visualization platforms, and Statistical Process Control (SPC) systems. Key Responsibilities: - Develop custom business applications to collect, analyze, and report operational data critical to plant performance. - Monitor application performance; troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues as needed. - Enhance and modify existing applications to support new compliance requirements and evolving business needs. - Modernize legacy applications by converting them to current technologies (e.g., Visual Basic to VB.NET). - Design and develop HMI/SCADA interfaces for shop floor machine tools. - Troubleshoot PLC control systems. Qualifications You Must Have: - An advanced degree and 5 years of prior relevant experience; OR a Bachelors degree and 8 years of prior relevant experience; OR an Associate's degree with 10 years of project management experience; OR in lieu of a degree, 12+ years of prior relevant experience. - Experience with machine tool control networking and/or DNC applications. - Experience in a manufacturing environment, with a solid understanding of manufacturing principles. - Basic understanding of ethernet networks and port forwarding. - Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills; ability to work effectively in a team environment. - Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to manage priorities independently. - U.S. Citizenship required; must be able to pass a background check. - Must be able to work onsite at the designated location in East Hartford, CT. Qualifications We Prefer: - Experience with the Ignition platform by Inductive Automation. - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including VBA. - Experience with programming languages such as .NET, Java, or Python. - Experience extracting and manipulating data from Oracle and SQL Server databases. - Proficy iFIX programming / Troubleshooting. - Exposure to PLC programming. Learn More & Apply Now: This role is: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines. 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. *This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award. 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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.