Automation Systems Engineering Leader

AL7583 GE Power Norway AS; Rugby; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in energy solutions is seeking an Automation Systems Engineering Leader in Rugby to oversee engineering teams and manage complex projects across energy applications. The role demands a commitment to technical excellence, operational leadership, and continuous improvement, ensuring projects meet customer expectations. Candidates should possess relevant degrees and have a proven track record in leading engineering teams.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution

Income protection

Private Health Insurance

Life Assurance

26 days vacation + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automation and control systems engineering.
• Track record of successful project leadership.
• Experience of leading an engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering teams to meet project goals.
• Oversee execution of controls projects across various applications.
• Ensure effective engineering planning and operational excellence.

Skills

Strong knowledge of PLCs

Strong knowledge of SCADA

Excellent communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Education

Degree in industrial control systems or related field

Chartered Engineer (or working towards)

Tools

Project management software

Automation software

Job description

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Automation Systems Engineering Leader

Apply locations Rugby time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R5008160

Job Description Summary

GE’s Power Conversion & Storage business, part of GE Vernova, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers’ power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world’s major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineering Manager to lead the Automation and Controls Systems organisation for the Power Conversion & Storage, Norther Europe business. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the execution of controls projects across marine, energy and industrial applications for both new builds and services. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of engineering principles and practices, as well as a strong leadership ability to guide multidisciplinary teams towards achieving project goals.

Essential responsibilities

• Lead and line-manage two-tier engineering teams, ensuring the overall solution meets customer, contractual and regulatory requirements.

• Provide technical and operational leadership to the business in support of backlog delivery and future business growth.

• Ensure effective engineering planning and operational excellence.

• Uphold the principles of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQDC) within the teams.

• Work closely with Business Engineering leaders to plan execution strategies, provide engineering estimates, identify risks and put mitigation strategies for new opportunities

• Identify and drive improvements in engineering, operational tools, processes, systems & technical solutions to improve our customer value and business efficiency.

• Support the Application Engineers, Sales and Business Engineering Leaders in the preparation of bids, proposals, estimates and technical risk assessments to secure quality future orders.

• Lead efforts to enhance quality standards and best practices across the team, striving for excellence in collaboration with fellow Engineering team leaders.

• Mentor and coach wider teams to ensure team members are developed and continue to grow in their role.

• Provide technical overview and insight through periodic project reviews.

• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment that encourages continuous improvement and learning.

• Comply with all company and customer health and safety regulations as required.

Qualification

• Degree in industrial control systems, electrical and electronic engineering, computer science, or a related field.

• Chartered Engineer (or working towards) with a proven record of continuous professional development.

• Proven experience in automation and control systems engineering, with a track record of successful project leadership.

Desired Characteristics

Experience:

• Strong knowledge of PLCs, SCADA, HMI, DCS, Networks, and other related automation and controls technologies.

• Experienced Engineering Leader – Technical & Operational.

• Experience of leading and managing an engineering team from project delivery through the full project lifecycle from pre-bid to project hand-over into service.

• Experience of multi-discipline system integration projects.

• Basic knowledge of OT cybersecurity (standards such as IEC62443/NIST etc.) and functional safety per IEC 61508 is advantageous.

Personal Qualities:

• Capable of leading technical teams with strong operational rigour.

• Ability to multi-task on a variety of projects to strict timescales.

• Excellent communication & report writing skills.

• Good personal organisational skills.

• Develops a strong team and breeds positive morale.

• Understands business objectives, has commercial awareness and can influence stakeholders to meet objectives.

• Curious, asks pertinent questions and challenges the status quo – searches for and drives improvement.

• Communicates the business vision effectively in an open and consistent manner.

• Displays strong interpersonal skills, is accessible and approachable.

• Anticipates customer needs and measures processes and performance through the customer’s eyes.

• Builds loyalty and commitment and can energise teams through inclusiveness and connection with people.

You can expect from us

• Challenging and exciting projects

• A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.

• Attractive compensation.

• Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution); Income protection; Private Health Insurance; Life Assurance

• 26 days vacation + bank holidays

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About Us

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it.

If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different.

Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver.