Automation & Robotics Engineer
Textron Aviation has been inspiring the journey of flight for nine decades through the iconic and beloved Cessna and Beechcraft brands. We are passionate advocates of aviation, empowering people with the freedom of flight. As you join our legacy as a global leader in private aviation, you’ll have opportunities to try new fields, expand your skills and knowledge, stretch your abilities, and build your career. We provide a competitive and extensive total rewards package that includes pay and innovative benefits to support you and your family members – now and in the future, beginning day one. Your success is our success.
Description
JOB SUMMARY:
To support all new automation manufacturing technology projects, automation continuous improvement efforts, and implement best automation methods and standardization processes. Responsible for research, development and implementation of automation equipment and components on new and existing programs aimed at mitigating safety and ergonomic risk, increasing product quality and reducing overall cost.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collaborates with Engineering and Tool Engineering on automation solutions and build-plan methodology for new programs; Gives input/feedback on associated design criteria
Identifies, justifies, and implements new technology and manufacturing techniques to improve safety/ergonomics, reduce manufacturing cost (labor, material, inventory, scrap), and improve product/process quality
Design, build, implement and provide production support for all automation systems used in manufacturing
Supports cross-functional teams in the development and implementation of automated systems in support of manufacturing
Provide process capability specifications for new technology
Leads production in tracking the performance of the automation system by creating and measuring Key Performance Indicators
Troubleshoots manufacturing issues in automation cells, recommends and implements improvements and solutions to support manufacturing
Executes support for major automation programs and continuous improvement projects
Analyzes/interprets engineering drawing, manufacturing operation sequence, tooling function, and process specifications and issues engineering change requests (ECR) to improve or eliminate manufacturing issues in sustaining production operations as related to automation
Responsible for creation of automated cell concepts, authors Robotics/PLC controlling software, ensures proper operation of cells, program manages automation projects, and ensures compliance to safety and RIA standards.
Works with vendors/suppliers regarding sourcing, technology information updates
Works with other Textron Business Units to provide technical assistance and benchspaning
Qualifications
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree required in:
o Mechatronics Engineering
o Mechanical Engineering
o Electrical Engineering
o Computer Engineering
o Manufacturing Engineering Technology
o Other related field
Minimum of 5 years’ experience required in manufacturing or relative engineering field
Working knowledge of electrical circuitry
Experience creating concepts for automated systems
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience creating concepts for automated systems preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Collaborates and easily gets along in team-based environments
Strong mechanical aptitude
Excellent organizational skills
Computer Proficiency (MS Office, CAD, etc.)
Computer programming language capability preferred (C , C, MatLab,etc.)
Kansas Tax Credit:
Join Textron Aviation’s Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Visit https://www.aircapitaloftheworld.com/taxcredits for more information on the tax credit.
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.
Recruiting Company: Textron Aviation
Primary Location: US-Kansas-Wichita
Job Function: Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Job Posting: 02/06/2026, 4:52:27 PM
Job Number: 339405
