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Cessna Aircraft Company

Principal Engineer Automation – Manufacturing Innovation

fort worth, TX

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Principal Engineer Automation – Manufacturing Innovation

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We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

We are developing the future of Army Aviation with the Bell Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) part of the US Army’s Future Vertical Lift (FVL) modernization effort. We are also developing the Bell 525 Relentless and Bell's High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) program, a next generation stop-fold aircraft.

This position is onsite at our Manufacturing Technology Innovation Center located in Fort Worth, TX.

Principal Engineer Automation – Manufacturing Innovation

The Principal Engineer Automation reports directly to the Manager Integrated Factory Systems at Bell’s Manufacturing Technology Center. The Principal Engineer Automation will work in a team environment to oversee the design, integration, and performance of Bell’s Manufacturing Technology Center’s automation systems and processes. The Principal Engineer Automation collaborates with other automation engineers, R&D process engineers and manufacturing personnel in developing and advancing new automated solutions for Bell’s factories.

What you’ll be doing as a Principal Engineer Automation

Team with other automation engineers in the design and implementation of automated solutions at Bell’s Manufacturing Innovation Center and collaborate with other Manufacturing Innovation R&D engineers to development and implement automated processes.

Partner with external Automation Systems Integrators and Bell functional organizations to always assure fully functioning automation systems availability within the Manufacturing Technology Center and Bell’s manufacturing centers.

Be a lead automation engineer and the point of contact for representing Manufacturing Innovation in collaborative automation initiatives within Bell’s manufacturing centers.

Skills You Bring To this Role

Demonstrated ability to think strategically and drive execution

Excellent written and verbal skills and working in a teaming environment

Experience with multiple PLC, CNC and HMI programming languages.

Experience with hardware integration of multiple PLC, CNC and HMI hardware platforms into functional systems.

Knowledgeable in the functional limitations of robots and controllers.

Experience with the development, testing, integration and implementation of automated manufacturing processes.

Ability to build cross-functional relationships to gain support and achieve results at all levels of the organization

What you need to be successful

Related degrees with relevant experience will be considered.

Advanced degrees will be considered as additional experience.

Minimum of 10+ years of experience in Automation in a Manufacturing setting

What we offer you in return

You’ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule

80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)

120 hours Vacation time

12-13 paid holidays per year

6 weeks parental leave

On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor

Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups

And so much more

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.

We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices, and values.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information.

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fort worth, TX, 76102, US

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