Automation Technician

GE Vernova • Parsippany, NJ

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Automation & Process Controls Technician is responsible for supporting the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of automation and process control systems used in a manufacturing environment, with an initial focus on ECM equipment and associated manufacturing processes. This role supports safe and reliable production by maintaining PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, electrical controls, process equipment, and industrial communication systems. The technician works closely with Automation Engineering, Engineering, Maintenance, EHS, Operations, and equipment vendors to improve equipment reliability, process control, safety, and maintainability.

Requirements

• Associate degree or technical certification in: Industrial Automation, Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Instrumentation, Industrial Controls, Process Controls (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial automation, maintenance, or process control environment.
• Basic knowledge of: PLC and HMI systems, Industrial electrical systems, Process instrumentation, Sensors and actuators, Motors and drives, Industrial control systems
• Ability to read and troubleshoot electrical schematics and control drawings.
• Ability to work the required schedule: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull at least 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work overtime as required, including occasional weekend shifts.
• Willingness to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and safety shoes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with PLC and HMI platforms such as: Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley), Siemens
• Experience with: Process instrumentation, Temperature, pressure, flow, and level measurement, Gas detection systems, Motors and variable frequency drives (VFDs), Pumps and automated valves, Remote I/O systems, Industrial Ethernet networks, EtherNet/IP and PROFINET, Machine and process safety systems
• Experience supporting automated manufacturing or chemical/process-related equipment.
• Familiarity with equipment commissioning, FAT/SAT, preventive maintenance, and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, instrumentation, and industrial control systems.
• Perform routine inspections on automation and process control equipment.
• Support ECM equipment and associated process systems, including pumps, valves, motors, sensors, instrumentation, chemical handling systems, ventilation, and process controls.
• Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, process control, and automation system issues.
• Assist with PLC and HMI programming, modifications, testing, commissioning, and implementation under engineering direction.
• Perform PLC troubleshooting, I/O diagnostics, and control system verification.
• Work with HMI interfaces to monitor equipment status, alarms, process conditions, and system operation.
• Assist with machine and process safety functions, including alarms, permissives, interlocks, and shutdown sequences.
• Install, calibrate, test, troubleshoot, and validate process instrumentation, including: Temperature, Pressure, Flow, Level, Gas detection, Other process sensors and instrumentation
• Support industrial communication networks and connectivity between PLCs, HMIs, drives, remote I/O, instrumentation, and other automation equipment.
• Support industrial Ethernet and communication protocols used within manufacturing control systems.
• Support Automation Engineers with new equipment installations, system upgrades, and retrofits.
• Participate in commissioning, startup, FAT, and SAT activities for new and modified equipment.
• Support equipment vendors during troubleshooting, commissioning, and system modifications.
• Identify recurring equipment and process issues and work with Engineering and Maintenance to develop sustainable corrective actions.
• Recommend improvements to increase equipment reliability, process stability, maintainability, efficiency, and safety.
• Respond to automation and process-control-related downtime events quickly and effectively.
• Work with Production, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to diagnose and resolve equipment and process issues.
• Support machine and process data collection for troubleshooting, reliability analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain and improve electrical drawings, I/O lists, network information, control narratives, equipment documentation, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Support preventive maintenance and lifecycle management of automation, instrumentation, and control equipment.
• Engage in reliability engineering efforts, including FMEA, spare-parts strategy, TPM, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement activities.
• Follow all industry, regional, and GE Vernova safety standards.
• Follow applicable electrical safety practices and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Assist with machine safety verification and testing of alarms, permissives, interlocks, and shutdown functions.
• Ensure automation and process control systems are maintained and operated in accordance with company and applicable regulatory standards.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• prescription drug coverage
• access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
• access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
• tuition assistance
• adoption assistance
• paid parental leave
• disability benefits
• life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• two weeks of annual vacation (which may be pro-rated based on start date)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree