Principal Equipment Engineer, Structural Processing (Onsite)

Us-Mn-Burnsville-West ~ Judicial Rd ~ West Bldglead

OtherEquipment Engineer

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Key Responsibilities

Develop, integrate, and validate advanced manufacturing equipment for structural processing applications, including cold spray deposition, robotic welding, brazing systems, press systems,

Requirements Summary

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.

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OtherEquipment Engineer

2026-10-07

United States of America

US-MN-BURNSVILLE-WEST ~ 14300 Judicial Rd ~ WEST BLDG

Onsite

Requirements

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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

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
Experience with industrial automation or robotics
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Experience developing, integrating, or deploying automated industrial or manufacturing equipment
Direct experience working with equipment OEMs, integrators, or automation suppliers
Ability to evaluate and troubleshoot complex engineering and controls issues
Working knowledge of PLC-based controls, robotics integration, sensors, and equipment interfaces
Understanding of machine safety and functional safety principles
Experience with cold spray deposition, including equipment development or process integration
Experience with automated brazing or converting manual brazing processes into automation-ready equipment solutions
Experience with robotic welding, forming systems, press equipment, or other structural processing technologies
Experience with equipment commissioning, debug, acceptance testing, and production ramp
Experience supporting multi‑site equipment deployment
Demonstrated ability to challenge vendor designs and drive technical improvements
Hands-on problem-solving, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills

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At RTX, the world's 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.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Equipment Engineering organization is seeking a highly skilled Principal Equipment Engineer to support the Structural Processing engineering team. This role focuses on hands-on development, integration, and validation of advanced manufacturing equipment and automation solutions used in process‑intensive manufacturing applications.

The ideal candidate is an experienced technical contributor with strong expertise in industrial automation, robotics, controls, and structural processing equipment. This engineer will execute equipment development workstreams, collaborate with vendors and integrators, and deliver robust, scalable solutions for multiple manufacturing sites.

This position is execution-focused and centered on technical solution development, detailed design evaluation, and equipment integration support. Project management activities (schedule, budget, governance) are managed by the Program Management Office, enabling this role to focus on engineering excellence and hands-on technical problem solving.

Responsibilities

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→Develop, integrate, and validate advanced manufacturing equipment for structural processing applications, including cold spray deposition, robotic welding, brazing systems, press systems, and forming equipment.
→Own execution of assigned equipment development workstreams, including design collaboration, controls integration, commissioning, debug, and acceptance testing.
→Work closely with equipment OEMs, integrators, and automation suppliers; lead day‑to‑day technical interaction and challenge design assumptions to ensure manufacturability, reliability, and scalability.
→Support equipment architecture, controls strategy, robotics integration, functional safety implementation, and process monitoring.
→Translate complex manufacturing process requirements into practical, scalable equipment designs.
→Conduct technical evaluations, design reviews, troubleshooting, and root‑cause analysis across automation, controls, cold spray, welding, and brazing technologies.
→Support development of standardized equipment platforms, tooling concepts, and integration practices deployable across multiple sites.
→Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, EHS, and site teams to define technical requirements and ensure equipment readiness.
→Participate in equipment commissioning, startup, debug, and operational handoff at manufacturing sites.
→Generate engineering documentation, specifications, validation plans, and technical reports.
→Provide subject matter expertise in cold spray, automated welding, brazing, industrial robotics, structural processing, automation, and controls.
→May mentor junior engineers and support capability-building within the Structural Processing team.
→Travel up to 25% to manufacturing sites and vendor facilities as required

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What We Offer

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Some 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!

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.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

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