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Job Description Summary

The role of the Engineer - Robotics & Automation is to design and develop various automation & robotics system to help increase the labour productivity of the GE MRO Shop and eliminate high labour content non-value work. The candidate will work in the Singapore Automation and Robotics Centre of Excellence.

Job Description

Company Overview:

Are you ready to see your career take flight? At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen.

Site Overview:

For more than 40 years, our advanced facilities in Singapore have led aerospace innovation across Asia Pacific. From automating processes to leveraging smart factory technologies, robotics, and additive manufacturing, GE Aerospace is shaping the future of aviation at GE Aerospace Engine Services Singapore (GEAESS).

GEAESS is our largest site for engine component Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO), responsible for more than 60% of our global repair volume.

Role Overview:

• Work with end-users to develop concept, design, test, debug and commission customized semi and fully automatic machines to improve labor productivity, improve process efficiency, reduce quality defects, improve safety & overcoming repair technical challenges.
• Setup and troubleshoot robotic & automate equipment and write HMI & PLC programming.
• Drive process assessments for robotics process automation/automation opportunities.
• Constantly think out of box to identify work arounds and re-design processes.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and underlining a consistent willingness to learn and evolve.
• Support troubleshooting, investigation and implement improvement solutions of production process equipment, systems related to quality and safety issues.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams and customers to develop work plan, deliverables, required resources, monitor project activities, budget, and timing for new initiatives.
• Work with external vendors and system integrators to deliver Automated and Robotic equipment.
• Generate and outline project schedule to keep all stakeholders up to date promptly.
• Work with group to identify and implement productivity project and TAT reduction project for shops.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has proven technical experience in setting-up and troubleshooting Robotic systems (Fanuc, ABB, Kuka or UR).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering or related discipline
• At least 3 years' experience in development of robotics (Fanuc/ABB) with vision automated application systems.
• A track record of prototyping, delivering new and custom design automated equipment in production environment.
• Should be self-starter and should have performed assessments independently with minimum support within stringent timeline.
• Own the commissioning and qualification process for process automation systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong in 2D/3D camera vision application in customized machine automation work environment
• in-depth hands-on working experiences with customized HMI, robotic, PLC and C/C++/C# programming. Knowing of mechanical & electrical design would be a plus
• Proven technical experience in setting-up and troubleshooting Robotic systems (Fanuc, ABB, Kuka or UR) is a plus
• At least 3 years of experience with image processing and integrating commercially available machine vision packages applications. Halcon, Keyence and OpenCV knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical skills
• Must have strong knowledge in handling different phases of project management in Automation Equipment Design

At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No