Manufacturing Automation & Digitalization Engineer

GE Vernova; Gebze; On-site; TRY 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova in Turkey seeks an Automation & Digitalization Engineer to design, implement, and support automation, robotics, and digital transformation across manufacturing. You will collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, IT/DT and suppliers to deliver projects from concept to production.

Role focuses on Industry 4.0, AI-enabled solutions, and data-driven manufacturing to improve safety, quality, productivity, and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/electronics/automation engineering or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience implementing industrial automation in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming, HMI, SCADA, instrumentation, and VFDs
• Working knowledge of Profinet, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, OPC UA
• Knowledge of databases and manufacturing data collection systems
• Good English language skills
• Willingness to reside in Istanbul or Kocaeli

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automation, robotics, and digitalization solutions to improve manufacturing performance
• Lead automation and digital transformation projects from concept to production handover
• Support manufacturing operations by ensuring reliability, optimization, and continuous improvement of automation systems
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, IT/Digital Technology, and external suppliers to deliver technical solutions
• Apply Industry 4.0 technologies, AI-enabled applications, and data analytics to enhance operational efficiency
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, sustainability, and cost through automation and digital technologies
• Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for automation and control systems
• Ensure compliance with corporate engineering standards, cybersecurity requirements, and relevant safety regulations
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating emerging technologies and promoting digital innovation across manufacturing operations

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

VFDs/servo drives

Industrial networks

Profinet

EtherNet/IP

Modbus TCP

OPC UA

English proficiency

Data collection

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/electronics/automation engineering

Tools

SCADA software

PLC programming tools

Data historians

Job description

GE Vernova in Turkey seeks an Automation & Digitalization Engineer to design, implement, and support automation, robotics, and digital transformation across manufacturing. You will collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, IT/DT and suppliers to deliver projects from concept to production.

Role focuses on Industry 4.0, AI-enabled solutions, and data-driven manufacturing to improve safety, quality, productivity, and sustainability.