Robotics & Automation Engineer

TEI - TUSAŞ Engine Industries, Inc.; Gebze; On-site; TRY 400,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

TEI - TUSAŞ Engine Industries, Inc. in Gebze is hiring a Robotics & Automation Engineer to lead the development and deployment of industrial robot solutions.

You will join the GE Marmara Technology Center ecosystem, collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance automation capabilities for aerospace and engine repair processes. The role requires hands-on robotics expertise, strong communication, and the ability to work with multiple robot brands and simulation tools.

Qualifications

• B.S. or higher degree in a related engineering field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on robotics and automation experience.
• Excellent communication with external and internal customers.
• Hands-on experience in robot operations, sensors, servo systems and motion control.
• Experience in offline robot programming and simulation packages (RobCad RoboGuide RobotStudio I-Grip).
• Willingness to travel up to 25% globally.

Responsibilities

• Identify industrial robotics and automation needs of GE Aerospace facilities.
• Develop robot applications at Turkiye R&D laboratory.
• Develop robot simulation models and offline programs.
• Implement industrial robot applications at GE Aerospace facilities.
• Lead safety risk assessments, design reviews and machine acceptance activities.
• Provide direction and guidance to robotic/automation suppliers.
• Train operators and engineers in robot programming, maintenance and process applications.
• Create and maintain project/program schedules.
• Ensure projects meet GE Aerospace Engineering QMS requirements.

Skills

Robotics & Automation

Communication

English proficiency

Python programming

Leadership

Training others

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Robot brands: FANUC ABB KUKA MOTOMAN

Job description

Turkiye Technology Center is looking for “Robotics & Automation Engineer” and offering them the opportunity to work with state‑of‑art technologies and applications, specializing in aircraft and industrial engine repair processes, in a technology base located in Gebze, Kocaeli which is being established by General Electric Aviation, GE MTC (General Electric Marmara Technology Center) and TEI (Tusaş Engine Industries, Inc.).

Role Summary/Purpose

As a Robotics & Automation Engineer at GE Aerospace, you will be a member of the Robotics team in Turkiye. You will demonstrate ownership and accountability in projects or programs to ensure the timely development, industrialization, and technical support of industrial robotics and automation processes. In this role, you will develop and implement robotic solutions to enhance GE Aerospace's global strategy for robotics and automation processes.

The essential responsibilities of this position are

• Identify industrial robotics and automation needs of GE Aerospace facilities.
• Develop industrial robot applications at Turkiye R&D laboratory.
• Develop robot simulation models and off-line programs.
• Implement industrial robot applications at GE Aerospace facilities.
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the robots and associated process equipment.
• Create robotic cell/equipment technical requirements and specifications.
• Investigate latest robotics and automation technologies that can be leveraged to GE Aerospace Engineering.
• Lead safety risk assessments, design reviews and machine acceptance activities within GE Aerospace and with equipment suppliers.
• Provide direction and guidance to robotic/automation suppliers.
• Manage high impact global projects for GE Aerospace.
• Provide technical support to robot operators, engineers and technical workers through system troubleshooting and diagnostics.
• Train operators and engineers in robot programming, maintenance and process applications.
• Create and maintain project/program schedules.
• Ensures the projects are meeting the requirements of the GE Aerospace Engineering QMS system and/or the requirements outlined in the appropriate NPI process/document utilized to execute a specific project.
• Ensures project’s KPIs through meeting Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost goals.
• Effectively collaborate with GE Aerospace Engineering and Supply Chain Teams.
• Be located at GE Marmara Technology Center, Gebze – Kocaeli , TURKEY.

Qualifications/Requirements

• B.S. or a higher degree in a related engineering field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience in industrial robotics and automation.
• Excellent communication skills with both external and internal customers.
• Hands on experience in robot operations, sensors, servo systems and motion control systems.
• Programming experience in one or more industrial robot brands- FANUC TPP & Karel, ABB, KUKA, MOTOMAN, etc.
• Experience in off‑line robot programming and simulation packages- RobCad, RoboGuide, RobotStudio, I‑Grip, etc.
• Process or technology knowledge in one or more disciplines – Thermal spray coating, welding, surface finishing, sealing, machining, inspection
• Working knowledge of I/O, PLC and bus communication.
• Ability to read mechanical/electrical drawings.
• Advance English language skills.
• Able and willing to travel up to 25% globally.
• Ability to train and share knowledge with others
• No military obligation for male candidates

Desired Characteristics

• Working knowledge of Machine Vision, Machine Learning, AI, DL.
• Strong awareness and experience in quality system management, Six‑sigma, Lean manufacturing, Machinery Safety.
• Prior experience with gas turbine components and manufacturing processes.
• Python programming
• Master's degree from an accredited university or college.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Possesses a lean, continuous improvement mindset.