Job Description

Date Posted:

2025-08-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW103: Midland GA 8801 Macon Road , Midland, GA, 31820 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

What You Will Do:

The Principal System Controls Engineer will be the primary interface with operations to help and lead hands on troubleshooting and formulate/implement solutions via PLC programming and hardware innovation.

• Lead implementation of programming changes to maintain/increase uptime at the site

• Participate in best practice sharing and standardization of controls and hardware changes

• Create and communicate Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) on new process controls implementation and lead training for Ops/Maintenance personnel

• Oversee and lead vendor management as assigned

• Keep up with and look for opportunities to implement newest technology development in controls industry.

• Interpret and adhere to industry standards and regulatory codes

• Support other engineering projects with functional specification development and resource coordination to meet schedule and cost needs

• Support new plant design by reviewing and recommending appropriate changes to all areas of the functional area; hardware/software, vendor, HMI platform, Data Historian

• Ensure appropriate procedures, design guidelines and design tools are utilized

• Work with Operations, support reliability efforts by providing hands on and involved technical support, training, and overall mentorship to the plant operations

• Demonstrate discipline and rigor around documenting all changes using Pratt & Whitney’s standard Management of Change (MOC) process

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 8 years experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations or a related environment or a Master's degree and minimum 5 years' experience in in an engineering, manufacturing operations, or related environment

• SCADA and Data redundancy development

• Experience with Allen Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix and MicroLogix PLC

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Rockwell Automation Products

• FactoryTalk View Machine Edition

• AutoCAD, Electrical AutoCAD

• PanelView Plus HMI

• Sensors and Power Distribution Products

• Networks, DeviceNet and EtherNet

• Sensors, Camera's and Barcode Readers

• Cognex

• Visual Studio, SQL and Ignition or Illuminate experience a plus

• Connected Factory

• Fanuc/ABB robotics

• Software development

Learn More & Apply Now:

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines

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.

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