R&T Automation Engineer

Date Posted:

2025-11-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HCA22: Aerostructures -Riverside 8200 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA, 92503 USA

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:

None/Not Required

 

Joining Collins Aerospace isn't just about finding a job; it's about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced and driven Research and Technology (R&T) Automation Engineer to join our team in Riverside, CA. In this role, you will support an innovative, multifunctional team to advance the state-of-art in thermoplastic composite component manufacturing.

Relocation assistance will be provided.

What You Will Do

• Program software controlling thermoplastic composite fabrication process equipment including Automated Fiber Placement, Welding Robot and Gantry, Paint/Primer Surface pre-treatment, Non-Destructive Inspection.

• Perform systems integration of fabrication process equipment, power and control hardware and software.

• Provide design-for-manufacturing support for aircraft nacelle demonstrator components and certification test articles.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.

• Experience programming and operating Kuka robots and integrating end effectors.

• Experience programming and operating Coriolis fiber placement machines.

• Experience using CATIA design and DELMIA digital manufacturing software as applied to carbon fiber-reinforced polymer components.

• Experience using Siemens Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) Portal.

• Experience selecting, installing, integrating and operating composite manufacturing process equipment through a product development cycle starting with proof-of-concept bench-scale parts and progressing to full-scale system demonstrators.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Aerospace industry experience.

• Experience working in a technology development environment.

• Experience working with thermoplastic composite materials.

• Soft tooling programming experience for carbon fiber-reinforced polymer ply cutting, laser projection on fabrication tools, and part machining.

• Experience programming and operating non-destructive inspection equipment.

• Ability to interact effectively with a functional range of people including research and production technicians, engineers, program managers, and site facilities staff.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

• Adoption Assistance         

• Autism Benefit

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions

• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

• And more! 

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Learn More & Apply Now!

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. 

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