Global Automation Technology Leader

Waukesha, WI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

The Global Automation and Technology Leader is a senior individual contributor leadership role developing strategy and driving execution of manufacturing technology projects across the company including Artificial Intelligence automation and digital solutions in our factories.

Job Description

This role as the Global Automation and Technology Leader is a senior-level expert responsible for driving the strategic vision innovation and execution of enterprise-wide technology and automation initiatives. This role blends deep technical expertise in industrial automation with leadership in digital transformation system architecture and modernization.

The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional efforts to optimize operations integrate advanced technologies and ensure alignment with business goals across manufacturing and enterprise systems.

Key Responsibilities

This role requires both technical and strategic thinking and leadership to define architect drive and deliver tactical automation digital and AI technology solutions and platforms across the business.

The individual will work closely with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) and cross-functional global teams leveraging deep domain expertise in industrial automation control systems digital and data-driven analytics test systems and artificial intelligence. They will lead and deliver consensus-driven automation solution platforms mobilize change and spearhead efforts to implement smart factory initiatives and long-term modernization roadmaps.

This is a great opportunity to be a technical thought leader and authority to deliver smart factory solutions using advanced technologies to improve performance flexibility and efficiency across our operations.

Key responsibilities/essential functions include:

Strategic Leadership

Define and execute the long-term technology and automation roadmap aligned with business objectives.
Champion digital transformation initiatives including smart manufacturing Industry 4.0 and OT/IT convergence.
Evaluate emerging technologies (AI/ML IIoT cloud edge computing) for operational and strategic impact.

System Architecture & Integration

Architect scalable secure and resilient automation and enterprise technology solutions.
Lead integration of control systems (PLC SCADA DCS) MES ERP and cloud platforms.
Ensure seamless data flow and interoperability across systems and facilities.

Operational Excellence

Drive automation initiatives to improve efficiency reduce downtime and enhance system reliability.
Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts for automation and technology systems.
Establish and enforce standards for cybersecurity safety and regulatory compliance.

Leadership & Collaboration

Serve as a technical mentor and thought leader across engineering IT and operations teams.
Collaborate with executive leadership plant managers and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-impact solutions.
Influence decision-making at the enterprise level through data-driven insights and strategic vision.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering Computer Science Automation Mechatronics or a related technical field.
10 years of experience in industrial automation systems architecture or technology leadership.
Proven track record in leading large-scale modernization and automation projects.
Expertise in PLCs (Rockwell Siemens) SCADA MES ERP and cloud technologies (AWS Azure GCP).
Strong understanding of OT/IT integration cybersecurity and data analytics.
Project management skills with internal/external integrators with demonstrated experience owning processes / growing capability in yield quality and capacity.
Experience in developing technical documents ERSs FMEAs Risk assessments and validation plans.
Experience with controls automation design and safety standards:
Ability to identify and implement Best Practices.
Willing to travel domestic and internationally up to 25% of the time.

Desirable Skills:

Masters/PHD (or equivalent) in technical concentration/field.
15 years experience in the design build programming and deployment of automation
Mechanical design experience in automation equipment such as AutoCAD or Solidworks.
Substantial industrial experience in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
Six-sigma DMAIC & DFSS certified.
ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
TOGAF (Enterprise Architecture)
PMP (Project Management Professional)
Cybersecurity certifications relevant to OT/IT environments (e.g. ISA/IEC 62443)

Additional Information

GE HealthCare offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare 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 HealthCare 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).

While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Job Description SummaryThe Global Automation and Technology Leader is a senior individual contributor leadership role developing strategy and driving execution of manufacturing technology projects across the company including Artificial Intelligence automation and digital solutions in our factories....