Sr. Engineer - Controls Engineering

GE Aerospace • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

Systems engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process. All activities that consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the users needs. The discipline that executes a robust process of design, creation, and optimization of systems, consisting of identification and quantification of system requirements, creation of alternate system design concepts, performance of design trade studies, selection and implementation of the best designs and verification that the design is properly integrated and executed. Process that proceeds from concept to production to operation. Impacts approaches, projects and programs in the functional area or affected business organization and ways of working. Impacts quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team. Has significant input into priorities. Guided by professional practices and policies that are shaped by the role. The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a controls engineer
• Ability and willingness to work off shift, as required.
• Ability to assume additional responsibilities, as required.
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM)
• Hands-on knowledge and experience with various types of instrumentation and electrical systems, equipment, and software.
• Experience with any of the following platforms: Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, GE RX3i, GE MarkVIe, Cimplicty HMI

Responsibilities

• Modify various control platforms (PLC, HMI, Alarm Management and DCS) on the site as required
• Support hardware and networking security and reliability initiatives
• Support Engineers and maintenance in troubleshooting and commissioning of new equipment
• Leads and supports Root Cause Failure Analysis and execute corrective actions for complex and/or repetitive problems
• Aid in data collection for development of strategic metrics for manufacturing improvements
• Provides budget input, specifically to identify Infrastructure and Non-Routine spending requirements
• Supports PHA and FMEA as Controls SME and develops recommended solutions
• Provides input on project packages for feasibility, reliability, and maintainability prior to construction release

Benefits

• GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing.
• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees