Principal Engineer Automation – Manufacturing Innovation

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 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
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• 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.

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, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Recruiting Company

Bell Textron Inc.

Primary Location

US-Texas-Fort Worth

Job Field

Manufacturing

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Standard

Shift

First Shift

Relocation

Available

Job Posting

04/04/2025, 10:45:10 AM