Senior Automation & Robotics Engineer

The Senior Automation & Robotics Engineer is responsible for the design implementation optimization and lifecycle management of advanced automation robotics controls and digital manufacturing systems. This role serves as a technical leader for automation initiatives driving capital projects continuous improvement efforts and innovative manufacturing solutions that improve safety quality productivity and operational excellence.

• Lead the design development programming integration commissioning and optimization of advanced automation and robotic systems including PLCs HMIs SCADA industrial robots motion control systems machine vision sensors and industrial communication networks.
• Develop and implement automation solutions that support manufacturing strategy digital transformation and operational improvements through technologies such as robotics AI IIoT and smart manufacturing systems.
• Execute automation projects from concept through production implementation including equipment design vendor coordination installation support commissioning troubleshooting and lifecycle management.
• Design and maintain electrical control systems schematics panel layouts software standards and engineering documentation while ensuring compliance with applicable safety electrical and industry standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing equipment performance performing root cause analysis and implementing solutions that improve Safety Quality Delivery Cost (SQDC) OEE reliability and manufacturing efficiency.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Operations Maintenance Quality Engineering EHS IT and external suppliers to integrate automation technologies resolve complex technical issues and support new product introductions and process improvements.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert for automation and robotics by evaluating emerging technologies establishing engineering best practices mentoring engineers and technicians and supporting long-term automation strategies.

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Robotics Mechatronics Software Engineering or a related engineering discipline plus 5 years experience in industrial automation robotics controls engineering or advanced manufacturing with demonstrated experience leading automation projects
  • OR Associates / Technical degree in a related discipline plus 7 years above relevant experience.
• Strong experience with PLC programming robotic systems HMI/SCADA applications industrial networking electrical controls motion systems and automation integration.

• Proficient in PLC design sensor/actuator integration
• Proficient in industrial communication protocols including: Fieldbus Ethernet Serial and Wireless
• Proficient in plant manufacturing systems electrical/controls technology in a production and processing environment vision and barcode scanning servo controllers and systems and analog/digital signals.
• Experience with Industry 4.0 IIoT AI/ML applications robotic simulation industrial cybersecurity and smart manufacturing technologies.
• Lean Six Sigma certification PMP Certified Automation Professional (CAP) Functional Safety/TÜV certification or OEM automation certifications.
• Experience with CAD tools programming languages (Python SQL C#) and advanced manufacturing systems.
• Deploy lean principles including Transformation Planning 3P (Production Preparation Process) Total Productive Maintenance Standard Work Kaizen Problem Solving and Poka Yoke.
• Integrate all forms of industrial automation devices into plc logic (e.g. motion vision touch pneumatic mechanical electrical)
• Effective problem solving and analytical skills with a focus on applied automation and robotic programming control and hardware issues.

• Automation & Robotics Engineering
• Controls System Design & Integration
• Capital Project Execution
• Continuous Improvement
• Root Cause Analysis
• Technical Leadership
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Innovation & Technology Evaluation

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $104600.00 and $174400.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110% 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 26 2026.

Available benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the 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. Other benefits include tuition assistance adoption assistance paid parental leave disability benefits life insurance 12 paid holidays and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually GE Vernova) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate amend suspend replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.