Senior Engineer Robotics & Automation

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 Senior Engineer will drive Collins Aerospace’s transition toward highly automated, autonomous, and digitally connected manufacturing across multi sites under Singapore Operations . This includes robotics, machining automation, material-handling systems, machine vision, factory systems integration. The role blends deep automation expertise, strong OT/IT integration capability to realize Collins’ Lights-Out Manufacturing and Factory of the Future aspirations.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Automation & Robotics System Architecture

Lead design and deployment of robotics and automation systems for CNC machining, machine tending, material handling, inspection, and finishing.
Develop process sequences, cycle-time models, EOAT designs, and automation fixtures tailored to aerospace machining requirements.
Integrate machine vision, sensing, and AI-assisted inspection into robotic workflows for precision manufacturing.
2. Controls, Software & Factory Systems Integration

Develop PLC/PC-based control systems, robot programs (ABB/Fanuc/KUKA/UR), motion control logic, and HMI interfaces.
Implement industrial communication protocols (OPC UA, MQTT, REST) to integrate automation with CNCs, sensors, MES, SCADA, IIoT platforms, and enterprise systems.
Conduct virtual commissioning, simulation, and system validation using digital engineering tools.
3. Factory Systems Engineering & OT/IT Integration

Lead end-to-end integration of automation with:
CNC machining centers
MES & ERP
SCADA & historian systems
Tool management & traceability systems
Quality and inspection databases
Develop high-availability automation networks with strong data integrity, redundancy, and cybersecurity compliance.
Architect scalable, modular automation platforms for autonomous cells, flexible machining systems, and Seletar Factory of the Future.
4. Project Leadership & Vendor Management

Define SORs, specifications, layouts, acceptance test plans, budgets, and lifecycle plans for automation initiatives.
Lead multi-site implementation with strong governance, risk management, and adherence to safety standards (ISO 10218, ISO 13849, IEC 61508).
Evaluate commercial proposals, manage suppliers, and drive cost-effective adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies.

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