Lead Robotics & Automation Engineer
About The Position
The Automation Robotics Engineer designs, develops, implements, and supports robotics automation, AGV/AMRs, and control systems to improve operational efficiency, product quality, safety, and reliability. The role works across engineering, maintenance, operations, and IT to analyze processes, troubleshoot control-system issues, and deliver solutions that meet business and technical requirements. It supports automated equipment and systems throughout their lifecycle, from concept and design through commissioning, validation, and ongoing support. The position supports manufacturing operations for circuit breaker and instrument transformer production lines. It collaborates with cross-functional teams and automation integrators on process improvement, new product introduction, transfers, equipment installation and commissioning, validation, and production readiness. The role also leads risk assessment and change-management activities, troubleshoots and optimizes automation systems, maintains system documentation and safety functions, and trains production and maintenance personnel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States now and in the future; employer visa sponsorship is not available.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
- Ability to document, plan, and execute programs.
- Strong PLC programming skills.
- Excellent troubleshooting abilities across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, software, and sensor issues.
- Thorough working knowledge of industrial control devices, including sensors, vision systems, safety devices, VFD and servo drives, PLCs, and pneumatic components.
- Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and fluid power diagrams.
- Ability to troubleshoot and support complex automated manufacturing systems in a production environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience designing fixtures, jigs, or tooling for manufacturing processes.
- Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems and CAD, CREO.
- Experience with Power BI, Minitab, or other data analysis tools.
- Hands-on mindset and strong presence on the shop floor (Gemba-oriented).
- Ability to lead Kaizen events and continuous-improvement workshops.
- Rockwell Studio 5000 Logix Designer experience preferred.
- Robot operation, programming, and troubleshooting experience; Fanuc experience preferred.
- Experience with AMR/AGVs and their fleet-management software.
- Experience with HMI screen development; WinCC experience preferred.
- Vision-system application, programming, and configuration experience.
- Experience with industrial communication networks.
Responsibilities
- Support manufacturing operations for circuit breaker and instrument transformer production lines.
- Lead and facilitate Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) to identify risks and implement preventive controls.
- Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to resolve process issues and improve performance.
- Support new product introduction (NPI) and process transfers, ensuring robust, scalable manufacturing processes and considering design for automation (DFA).
- Ensure compliance with EHS, quality standards, and company procedures.
- Create and coordinate Management of Change (MOC) projects.
- Support production routing management with time studies and waste hunting.
- Collaborate with automation integrators on new equipment installation, startup, commissioning, testing, process validation (SAT), and productionizing.
- Analyze automation-system performance and implement control-system modifications to improve operability, maintainability, productivity, and uptime.
- Perform root-cause analysis on equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
- Work with operations and maintenance to identify equipment-improvement opportunities.
- Program, maintain, optimize, and troubleshoot automation control systems, including PLCs, robots, communication networks, sensors, and actuators.
- Lead and support troubleshooting during equipment downtime events.
- Update and maintain control-system documentation, including wiring diagrams, schematics, and PLC and robot backups.
- Maintain safety programming for automated systems and validate safety-function performance after repairs or modifications.
- Coach and train maintenance personnel on automation-system operation and troubleshooting.
- Support capital projects, new equipment installations, and line-improvement initiatives.
- Train production personnel on safe operation and interaction with automated equipment.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
- Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching 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.
- Permissive time off.
- Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
- Relocation assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
