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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Automation Engineer - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $132,400.0 - $251,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Software Deployment, Fanuc - **Published:** August 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-principal-automation-engineer-advanced-manufacturing-ackworth-ia--cf87d87e-be45-4789-adf6-707a98715832 ## About the Role * Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations * Hands-on industrial robotics experience, with formal training on at least one major platform (e.g., FANUC) * Experience implementing and/or supporting PLC, SCADA, MES, and Industrial IoT (IIoT) solutions in a manufacturing environment Qualifications We Prefer: * Experience in Automation architecture * Experience in aerospace, automotive, electronics, or other complex/regulated manufacturing environments * Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or Robotics * Possesses business acumen and the ability to manage project budgets * Ability to work across the organization vertically and horizontally, Aerospace and Defense, Affirmative Action, Autism, Automation, Automation Engineering, Bond Market, Budget Management, Business Skills, Communication Skills, Control Engineering, Control Systems, Cross-Functional, Dental Insurance, Electronics, Employee Assistance Plan, Environmental Health, Establish Priorities, Family Planning, Financial Operations, Industrial Robotics, International Operations, Internet of Things, Laboratory, Life Insurance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Automation, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Systems, Mathematics, Mentoring, Multitasking, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operations Management, Product Management, Productivity Management, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project Execution, Project/Program Management, RTX, Regulations, Rehabilitation Act, Research & Development (R&D), Risk Analysis, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Standards Development, Student Loans, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Supply Chain Operations, Systems Maintenance, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Time Management, United States Citizen, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel ## Description As a Senior Principal Automation Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader driving advanced automation strategy and execution across manufacturing operations. In this highly visible individual contributor role, you will define automation architecture standards and lead the development and deployment of scalable solutions that enhance manufacturing performance, efficiency, and digital connectivity, blending deep technical expertise with strong program management discipline. You will lead initiatives from concept through production deployment, including identifying and scoping opportunities, developing and validating solutions in lab environments, and managing execution, schedules, and financials through to operational adoption. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in industrial automation, controls engineering, and SCADA/MES systems, along with a proven track record delivering complex manufacturing automation programs that require both hands-on technical execution and structured program management across cross-functional teams. What You Will Do: * Apply automation engineering knowledge and coordinate with other organizations to improve manufacturing operations. * Own all phases of project execution from concept development through deployment and adoption. * Provide technical guidance on development of complex automation architectures. * Conduct comprehensive safety risk assessments and implement layered safety controls. * Plan, prioritize, and manage multiple automation projects. * Lead cross functional teams to ensure effective deployment to live production. * Prioritize tasks to ensure that the team's overall resources are used effectively and that deadlines are met. * Maintain current knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies and incorporate into project proposals. * Provide expert level guidance for hands-on programming of automated control systems and robots as projects require. * Mentor engineers within the team or within operations on how to develop and maintain automated manufacturing systems. * Effectively communicates with operations, management, and technical leadership on proposals and active projects., The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide. * Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. * Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). 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