Robotics Technician role on 1st shift supporting and maintaining robotic cells and electrical systems in a manufacturing foundry environment. You’ll join RTX (Pratt & Whitney), a major aerospace and defense manufacturer of aircraft engines, focused on keeping automation running through troubleshooting, PM, and corrective actions. Standout perk: comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) match and multiple insurance options.
- Work with advanced robotics systems
- Comprehensive benefits and 401(k) match
- Travel for OEM training (up to 10%)
2026-04-08
Country:
United States of America
Location
US-NC-ASHEVILLE-330 330 Pratt Whitney Blvd PRATT WHITNEY
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.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 Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required
At RTX, the world 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.
Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
What You Will Do :
- Serve as maintenance support for electrical systems and robotic systems
- Independently troubleshoot robotic cells, including mechanical, electrical, and program-related issues, modify robot programs including positions, logic, I/O configuration, and process adjustments in alignment with manufacturing engineering, perform robot backups, mastering, calibration, and system recovery
- Diagnose and resolve electrical system faults, servo, motion, and communication faults, troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems and components including sensors, motors, VFDs, cables, contactors, servo and motion faults, and control components as required, calibrate and repair end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) and cell-level interfaces
- Support root cause analysis on machinery downtime and implement corrective actions, support and enhance the robotic preventive maintenance (PM) strategy
- Liaise and coordinate with third party contractors
- Document work in SAP maintenance management suite (CMMS) and properly utilize the shop floor Andon system
- Lift up, push, pull, bend, squat, climb, stand, walk, and twist hands, work in a confined space and maintain a forklift license
- Travel up to 10% to equipment manufactures and training
- Perform other duties as assigned
What You Will Learn:
- Advanced robotic and electrical troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment
- Integration of robots with electrical systems, PLCs, vision systems, and other industrial equipment
- Best practices in robotic preventive maintenance and reliability strategies
- Cross-functional collaboration within manufacturing operations
- Continuous improvement methodologies applied to automation systems
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Associate's Degree (or equivalent demonstrated experience) in Industrial Electrical Engineering, Computer/Software Engineering, Maintenance, and 5+ years of experience supporting automated robotic systems in manufacturing environments
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program / contract
- Hands-on experience in robot operation and programming
- Ability to modify robot programs including positional data, logic, and I/O
- Experience performing mastering, calibration, and system backups
- Strong troubleshooting skills in servo systems, motion faults, and robot interfaces
- Working knowledge of safety zones, interlocks, and robotic cell safety standards
- Solid mechanical and electrical troubleshooting fundamentals
- Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple technical issues
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Experience supporting Fanuc robots and multi-robot cells
- Experience troubleshooting robots with PLC-controlled systems
- Knowledge of vision systems or advanced robotic applications
- Experience with EOAT design, troubleshooting, or optimization
- Familiarity with robotic simulation or offline programming tools
- Experience supporting robotic continuous improvement initiatives
- Strong documentation and technical communication skills
- OSHA 30, Lean/Six Sigma experience
Learn More & Apply Now!
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.
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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.
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