Controls Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-05-19

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 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.

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:

• Bachelor's 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

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.

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.

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