Pratt & Whitney
Principal System Controls Engineer - 3rd Shift (Onsite)
Pratt & Whitney, Columbus, Georgia, United States, 31900
Overview
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 defined for the purposes of this job description. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” please refer to applicable regulations.
Security Clearance:
None/Not Required
Pratt & Whitney is transforming the future of flight through design, build and service. This description outlines the role and qualifications for the Principal System Controls Engineer position and the expectations for candidates who join our team.
At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is visible every day. Are you ready to go beyond?
What You Will Do
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 (SOPs) 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 of experience in engineering, manufacturing operations or a related environment, or a Master’s degree and minimum 5 years of experience.
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, Cameras 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 in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite, including all production and maintenance staff.
Interview note:
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 USD. This range is a good faith estimate. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to role, function and responsibilities, candidate experience, location, education, skills, and other factors. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) matching, flexible spending accounts, and more. Benefits vary by business unit and whether a collective-bargaining agreement applies. Short-term and long-term incentive programs may be offered depending on role level and agreement coverage.
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 posting date, subject to change.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
RTX provides equal opportunity in employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other protected class. RTX supports affirmative action for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with applicable laws.
Privacy Policy and Terms:
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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 defined for the purposes of this job description. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” please refer to applicable regulations.
Security Clearance:
None/Not Required
Pratt & Whitney is transforming the future of flight through design, build and service. This description outlines the role and qualifications for the Principal System Controls Engineer position and the expectations for candidates who join our team.
At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is visible every day. Are you ready to go beyond?
What You Will Do
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 (SOPs) 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 of experience in engineering, manufacturing operations or a related environment, or a Master’s degree and minimum 5 years of experience.
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, Cameras 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 in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite, including all production and maintenance staff.
Interview note:
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 USD. This range is a good faith estimate. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to role, function and responsibilities, candidate experience, location, education, skills, and other factors. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) matching, flexible spending accounts, and more. Benefits vary by business unit and whether a collective-bargaining agreement applies. Short-term and long-term incentive programs may be offered depending on role level and agreement coverage.
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 posting date, subject to change.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
RTX provides equal opportunity in employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other protected class. RTX supports affirmative action for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with applicable laws.
Privacy Policy and Terms:
Read the Policy and Terms.
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