Principal Engr, Automation Engineering IV

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.; or 5+ years with an advanced STEM degree in Engineering.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
• Experience with integrating control systems (i.e. actuators, sensors, controls, robotics, and vision systems).
• Experience with  PLC and HMI programming (Rockwell preferred)
• Experience programming robots (Fanuc preferred)
• Experience successfully managing  and executing medium to complex automation projects.

• Strong technical leadership and problem-solving skills
• Keyence, Cognex, or iRVision experience
• Software programming (Ignition platform, Python, MSSQL)
• Experience in control system design and documentation (AutoCAD Electrical)
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing or process automation
• Knowledge of safety standards and compliance (OSHA, NFPA, RIA)
• Active DoD Secret Clearance

At RTX, the world's 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.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Raytheon Industry 4.0 – Connected Factory Intelligence & Automation (CFIA) organization has an immediate career-growth opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and innovative Automation Systems Engineer (ASE) 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 in support of manufacturing. The role includes developing and improving physical automation solutions (robots, PLCs, HMIs, and vision systems) and their integration with business systems (primarily using Ignition).

This role merges technical, manufacturing, and business knowledge to drive new innovations across Raytheon.  The role has a foundation in controls programming but offers significant opportunities for growth through applications development, technical leadership, and coordination across functions to execute initiatives. The candidate will work in a highly collaborative team of engineers and leaders.

• →Identify opportunities for automation (assembly, inspection, test, and logistics).
• →Document requirements through collaboration with factory/program stakeholders.
• →Provide technical leadership to projects executed internally or in collaboration with suppliers.
• →Integrate software (PLCs, robotics, vision system, smart tools, etc) and hardware (sensors, actuators, servos, etc) to create or upgrade solutions.
• →Perform system validation testing for acceptance and production prove-in
• →Provide troubleshooting and debug support for production systems.
• →Contribute to the overall manufacturing technology strategy for the business.

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• 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.