Automation Engineer

GE Vernova, Inc.; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking an Automation Engineer to join their Electrification team in Whetstone, UK. In this critical position, you will deliver high-quality automation solutions while collaborating with various teams to ensure efficiency and compliance with standards.

The ideal candidate has experience in PLC programming, HMI, and SCADA configurations, plus a solid understanding of electrical circuit design and industrial protocols. This permanent role requires on-site work, focusing on advancing GE Vernova's mission of electrifying the world.

Qualifications

• Experience in advanced and demonstrated implementation of automation systems.
• Familiarity with industrial networks and their implementation.
• Knowledge of electrical circuit operation and design.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality automation installations for project testing.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams for design and technical documentation.
• Perform factory acceptance testing and commissioning.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI creation

SCADA configuration

Industrial communication protocols

Computer programming

Hardware troubleshooting

Electrical circuit design

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering or computer science

Job description

Job Description

Do you want to shape the future of automation for some of the world’s most unique, large-scale power and propulsion testing facilities? GE Vernova is looking for an exceptional Automation Engineer to join our Electrification team based in Whetstone, UK.

Our Electrification solutions modernize grids, enable renewable integration, and strengthen energy systems. GE Vernova’s Power Conversion & Storage business provides electrification systems that are critical to customers’ power and energy needs for high‑performance applications.

As an Automation Engineer, you deliver high‑quality automation installations for project testing through requirement capture, design, installation, commissioning, test programme delivery, and service support.

How You Will Make a Difference

• Requirement capture and detailed design of the automation system, ensuring it is maintainable, extensible, reliable, efficient and consistent with company standards.
• Integration of the software and hardware components into one application.
• Verification / validation of the system complete with hardware including with the power system under test.
• Liaise with other teams and disciplines within the company and with customers and suppliers at all levels to facilitate the design and produce requirements and other system documents.
• Provide maintenance, fault finding, diagnosis, repair, and upgrades / development as required.
• Perform factory acceptance testing and commissioning work to the company's quality procedures.
• Participate in design reviews.
• Assist in other areas of the business as required.

Skills for Success

You are a detail-oriented, collaborative, and practical automation professional who thrives in a hands‑on environment and enjoys solving complex technical challenges.

• Advanced and demonstrated experience implementing automation systems.
• Experience in PLC programming, HMI creation and SCADA configuration.
• Proficiency in industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profinet, EtherCAT, OPC‑UA).
• Familiarity with industrial networks and their implementation.
• Solid understanding of computer programming and software development.
• Hands‑on hardware troubleshooting and software debugging experience.
• Knowledge of electrical circuit operation / design.

Knowledge of the following would be advantageous

• Data storage, IT systems.
• Power Systems.
• Test & Instrumentation.
• Data processing and analysis.
• Instrument / sensor selection.
• Control systems.
• Industrial cyber security (e.g., IEC 62443).
• Substation networking (61850, PRP).

A formal education and subsequent university Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

Where and how you'll work

This is a permanent position based in our Whetstone, UK office. This role requires the successful candidate to work on‑site throughout the week (expectations: 5 days per week).

Special Role Requirements

This role involves work for customers who manage critical infrastructure; based on customer requirements it will be necessary to carry out background checks and suitability assessments. Existing or the ability to obtain the higher levels of UK Security Clearance, including SC Clearance and UK Eyes Only Clearance, is required for this role.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No