Lead Automation Controls Design Engineer
Lead Automation Controls Design Engineer
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Job Description Summary
GE Vernovas Power Conversion Division provides Electrical power conversion systems for various renewables industry marine and Oil & Gas applications. Typical scope includes MV & LV drives motors transformers E-house switchgear and control as well as the associated power systems engineering.The Automation Controls Engineers role would be to develop system solutions in function block programming for metals and industrial markets. In this role you will be responsible for major and complex project execution with long-term business implications provide technical support to sales and customers developing of software and hardware solutions while following the completed and tested design to the field for installation.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Collaborate with senior engineers to develop test and deploy programmable logic controller (PLC) programs ensuring seamless automation and control of machinery and equipment across various industrial settings.
- Design intuitive human-machine interface (HMI) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems empowering operators to efficiently monitor and manage industrial processes.
- Contribute to the design and development of hardware components including sensors actuators and control systems adhering to global industry standards and ensuring reliability and performance.
- Conduct rigorous testing and meticulous debugging of PLC programs and hardware systems swiftly identifying and resolving issues to meet project deadlines and quality standards.
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of PLC programs hardware designs and system configurations ensuring seamless knowledge transfer and streamlined project management.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assist in the execution of automation and control projects providing technical support during system installation commissioning and post-implementation phases.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Automation Control Systems or a related field or 6 years of relevant experience
- Familiarity with PLC programming concepts (e.g. ladder logic function block diagrams) and hands-on experience in HMI/SCADA development.
- Competence in at least one programming language (e.g. ladder logic function block ) is preferred.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Must not now or in the future require sponsorship for employment.
Desired Characteristics
- Competence in at least one programming language (e.g. ladder logic function block ) is preferred.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and resolve challenges in automation systems effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities to collaborate efficiently with team members and articulate ideas clearly.
- Capacity to multitask prioritize and adapt to changing project requirements and deadlines.
- Self-motivated and proactive approach to learning and taking ownership of tasks.
- A collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute ideas and support team goals.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Employment Type
Full-Time
