Controls Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-04-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MI-HOLT-PLANT 5 1781 Holloway Dr PLANT 5

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 worlds 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.

What You Will Do:

As part of the Operational Excellence (OpX) Automation Team, the Controls Engineer is responsible for ensuring the automation for the production line operates in an efficient manner, troubleshooting down equipment using RCCA, implement process improvements, and improve data collection and processing. The Controls Engineer will also be supporting incoming automated equipment. You will be working with cross-functional teams daily and reporting out projects to all levels of site management.

Familiar with the programming of automated systems.

Generate new and maintain existing Ignition dashboards.

Support existing automated equipment from a controls programming perspective.

Support new equipment purchases to align to machine specifications.

Analyzes statistical data to support manufacturing decisions.

Coordinates multiple manufacturing and automation projects.

Plans sequences of operations, estimates time required, creates schedules and reviews process sheets.

Investigates, establishes, and implements requirements for equipment, tooling, and material, including make or buy decisions and facility layout as required for new or revised products.

Investigates and troubleshoots manufacturing problems.

Provides technical support for operations.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Bachelors degree in Engineering and 5 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, quality or similar environment

Experience in automation and robotic applications

PLC/HMI programming and troubleshooting experience (Allen Bradley Studio 5000, Factory Talk)

Fanuc Equipment/Robot/Roboguide Programming knowledge

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

Able to interpret manufacturing drawings and 3D models

Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, experience with Kaizen events or experience with a continuous improvement program (6s, etc.)

Qualifications We Prefer:

Degree in aerospace, manufacturing, mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering

Experience creating reports and data analysis in Python and SQL

SCADA programming using Ignition

Adaptive integration experience

Six-sigma green belt certification

Process management / statistical process control / data analysis / analysis of variance / design of experiment / process risk analysis / PPAP / FMEA, control plans, root cause analysis experience required

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