Automation Systems Eng II
RTXAbout the role
Date Posted:
2025-01-02Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
AL213: 7745 Eagle Road Redstone Arsen 7745 Eagle Road Building 7745, Redstone Arsenal, AL, 35898 USAPosition Role Type:
OnsiteAt Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.
Raytheon Industry 4.0 - Smart Digital Factory and Automation (SDF&A) has an immediate career-growth opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and innovative Automation Systems Engineer team member to join our Team. As an Automation Systems Engineering team member, you will be responsible for the design, development, implementation, and sustainment of automation solutions and advanced IIoT / Industry 4.0 technologies in support of manufacturing. The role includes developing physical automation solutions (robots, PLCs, HMIs, and vision systems) and their integration with business systems (primarily using Ignition).
What You Will Learn
This role will merge technical, manufacturing, and business knowledge to drive new innovations across Raytheon. The role has a foundation in controls engineering but offers significant opportunities for growth including developing new automation opportunities, quantifying business value, presenting to leadership, and then coordinating across functions to execute initiatives. The candidate will work in a highly collaborative, diverse, geographically distributed team of engineers and leaders.
**** This position is Onsite in Huntsville, AL ****
What you will do:
- Continuous improvement, upgrades, and sustainment of deployed automation systems using core ASE skills including PLC programming, Robotics programming, Vision programming, HMI programming, and controls upgrades.
- Collaborate with the factory to identify, development, and deploy process automation systems and digital solutions.
- Integration of equipment with business systems for performance monitoring, data collection, and/or transactional automation.
- Exposure and input to full I4.0 project lifecycle– from requirements generation to technical project management to execution & sustainment of automation projects
Qualifications you must have:
- Typically requires BS in an Engineering field
- 2+ years of experience in manufacturing operations/engineering, systems engineering, controls engineering, and/or automation engineering. Or an advanced applicable degree with a minimum of 1-year professional experience.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
- Experience programming Fanuc Robots and Rockwell PLCs
- Experience with automation mechanisms, controls, robotics, troubleshooting, and/or vision systems
Qualifications we Prefer:
- Active DoD Secret Clearance
- Fanuc Robotics experience
- Rockwell PLC experience
- Keyence, Cognex, or iRVision programming experience
- Python or other scripting experience
- Experience with control systems design (AutoCAD preferred)
What We Offer:
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration and Innovation
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RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.
We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.
Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
- 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
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