Principal Equipment Engineer, Adhesion & Assembly (Remote)

Date Posted:

2026-10-07

 Country:

United States of America

 Location:

US-FL-REMOTE

 Position Role Type:

Remote

 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'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 Adhesion & Assembly engineering team.
• This role focuses on the hands-on development, integration, and deployment of advanced manufacturing equipment and automation solutions used across multiple enterprise manufacturing sites.
• The ideal candidate is an experienced technical contributor with strong capabilities in industrial automation, robotics, controls, and manufacturing equipment development.
• This engineer will execute equipment development workstreams, collaborate with vendors and integrators, and deliver scalable, reliable, production-ready solutions.
• This role is execution-focused and supports ownership of technical deliverables, equipment development tasks, and vendor partnerships.
• This position is not part of the program management organization.
• Schedule, budget, and program controls are handled elsewhere; this role is centered on engineering execution and hands-on technical problem solving.

What You Will Do

• Develop, integrate, and validate advanced manufacturing equipment and automation solutions for Adhesion & Assembly processes
• Own execution of assigned equipment development workstreams, including design collaboration, integration, commissioning, and factory acceptance
• Work closely with equipment OEMs, system integrators, and automation suppliers
• Manage day-to-day technical engagement with vendors and challenge design assumptions to ensure manufacturability and scalability
• Support equipment architecture, controls strategy, robotics integration, and functional safety implementation
• Translate complex manufacturing problems into practical and robust equipment designs
• Conduct technical evaluations, design reviews, and troubleshooting for automated assembly, adhesive dispensing, bonding processes, and smart torque systems
• Support development of standardized equipment and process platforms deployable across multiple sites
• Partner with manufacturing sites, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, EHS, and other functions to define technical requirements
• Participate in commissioning, startup, debug, and handoff of new equipment to manufacturing sites
• Generate engineering documentation, specifications, test plans, and validation reports
• Provide subject matter expertise to support enterprise automation and assembly initiatives
• Proactively identify design risks, integration issues, and performance gaps; propose and execute solutions independently
• May mentor junior engineers and support capability-building within the team

Technical Scope:

The Adhesion & Assembly team supports manufacturing technologies including:

• Automated and semi-automated assembly systems
• Industrial and collaborative robotics
• Smart torque and intelligent fastening systems
• Adhesive dispensing and application
• Epoxy, sealant, and bonding processes
• Thermal interface material application
• Precision assembly and joining
• Vision-guided assembly
• Process monitoring and verification
• Integrated manufacturing equipment and automation cells

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
• Experience with industrial automation and robotics
• U.S. Citizen

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience developing, integrating, or deploying industrial manufacturing equipment
• Working knowledge of industrial controls, PLC-based systems, and equipment integration
• Knowledge of functional safety and machine safety principles
• Experience working directly with equipment OEMs, system integrators, or automation suppliers
• Ability to travel international and domestic up to 30%
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Experience developing automated assembly, adhesive application, bonding, or torque-related manufacturing equipment
• Ability to evaluate and troubleshoot complex engineering solutions
• Strong background in industrial robotics, automated manufacturing cells, and equipment integration
• Experience with commissioning, debug, acceptance testing, and production ramp support
• Experience supporting multi-site equipment deployment
• Familiarity with machine vision, precision assembly systems, or material dispensing technologies
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with vendors and challenge technical designs
• Strong hands-on problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and technical execution skills

What We Offer:

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!

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

This position is classified as

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

• Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day!

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estima