Principal Engineer, Manufacturing Test Equipment Engineer, Smart Factory (Onsite)

Raytheon Technologies

  • Rockford, IL
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
Date Posted: 2025-08-13Country: United States of AmericaLocation: A01: Rockford - Aerospace 4747 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61125 USAPosition Role Type: OnsiteU.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 RequiredCollins 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.We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manufacturing Test Equipment Engineer to join the Manufacturing Test Engineering team. This role is a hybrid of automation and systems engineering responsibilities, supporting production test systems and leading the development and integration of smart factory and Industry 4.0 technologies. You will work hands-on with internal customers, cross-functional teams, and external partners to improve manufacturing performance, reliability, and automation capabilities across test and production equipment.What You Will Do
  • Serve as a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for automation systems and production test equipment.
  • Lead full lifecycle engineering of manufacturing and test systems: design, integration, validation, deployment, and maintenance.
  • Develop and implement automation technologies, including robotics, PLCs, SCADA (e.g., Ignition), AMR/AGVs, and vision systems.
  • Lead system design efforts aligned with near- and long-term business goals, driving standardization and smart factory initiatives.
  • Oversee software and hardware integration, data acquisition, and system reliability improvements.
  • Define testing strategies, performance requirements, calibration, and maintenance plans for production test systems.
  • Provide SME coaching to increase understanding of test stands, data systems, and unit interaction.
  • Use statistical process control (SPC) tools and data analytics to drive process optimization and improve equipment effectiveness.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams (product engineering, quality, operations) to troubleshoot, upgrade, and standardize equipment and test processes.
  • Support and manage external suppliers and partners during test equipment commissioning and validation.
  • Develop documentation, lead peer reviews, and enhance internal processes for efficiency and cost control.
  • Participate in troubleshooting legacy and complex test systems; support system upgrades and equipment obsolescence mitigation.
  • Assist with CAD-based system design and modeling (ProE, SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, or similar).
Qualifications You Must Have
  • Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
Qualifications We Prefer
  • Background in test equipment design, automation controls, and mechatronic systems.
  • Experience in automation programming (ladder logic, function block, Python).
  • Experience with:
  • Robotics programming (ABB, Universal Robots)
  • Vision systems (Cognex)
  • SCADA platforms (Ignition)
  • PLCs and torque control systems
  • Experience with electrical and safety standards (NFPA 79, NEC, UL508A, ANSI/RIA15.06, OSHA).
  • Familiarity with basic electrical systems including motors, drives, transformers, instrumentation, and controls.
  • Leadership skills with the ability to manage cross-discipline teams and dotted-line reports.
  • Analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
  • Familiarity with Industry 4.0 concepts and digital manufacturing simulation tools.
What We OfferSome of our competitive benefits package includes:
  • 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!
Eligible for relocationLearn More & Apply Now!We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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.Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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.Privacy Policy and Terms:Click on this to read the Policy and Terms

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