Lead HMI Automation Engineer

GE Vernova • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead HMI Automation Engineer will serve as a critical bridge between the New Product Introduction (NPI) development team and global fulfillment teams, translating complex product requirements into automated, repeatable deployment solutions. This role partners with Technical Leaders and System Architects to drive next-generation advancements across HMI platforms, virtualization, networking, and cybersecurity — with a primary focus on developing software automation that reduces manual touch time, improves deployment quality, and scales across domestic and global fulfillment operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree of Science in a “STEM” major (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in an industrial control engineering capacity with a strong emphasis on software development
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in development focused on Power controls platform, HMI, & network solutions

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of VMWare ESXi Hypervisor, Proficy Cimplicity, Networking, and Cyber Security principles
• Knowledge of the Gas Power Controls fulfillment processes
• Experience with HMI, Networking, and Cybersecurity systems manufacturing processes
• Ability to influence others and create a cohesive group
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to succeed in a global team environment
• Highly-motivated, energetic, confident, self-starting personal characteristics

Responsibilities

• Drive Requisition Readiness — Ensure all necessary artifacts, documentation, and automation frameworks are in place to support ITO, application engineering, and fulfillment teams prior to product handoff.
• Serve as the Technical Authority — Act as the primary point of contact for fulfillment teams on technical questions and guidance related to new HMI, Networking, and Cybersecurity product introductions.
• Develop Deployment Automation Software — Partner with Technical Leaders, System Architects, and Product Owners to design and build software automation solutions that enable consistent, high-quality product deployments with minimal human intervention.
• Convert NPI Inputs into Automated Workflows — Translate product specifications and NPI outputs into structured, executable automation processes that eliminate manual steps and reduce deployment risk.
• Participate in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) — Contribute to program increment planning by defining handoff scope through features, stories, and tasks, ensuring milestone alignment with Product Owner commitments.
• Lead Training Initiatives — Coordinate and deliver technical training for domestic and global fulfillment teams on new products, automation tooling, and deployment procedures.
• Develop & Maintain Standard Work — Author and continuously improve standardized deployment documentation and automation playbooks for HMI, networking, and cybersecurity products.
• Manage Concurrent Product Handoffs — Prioritize and execute multiple simultaneous product transitions while maintaining quality and schedule commitments.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and 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, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
• tuition assistance
• adoption assistance
• paid parental leave
• disability benefits
• life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• permissive time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior