AME Leader – Robotics, Automation, AI & Digital

A01098 GE Vernova International LLC; South Carolina; On-site; USD 144,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks an AME Leader to set the Wind Manufacturing robotics, automation, AI and digital manufacturing strategy. You will build the automation roadmap, deploy robotics and machine-control solutions, and connect data across plants to enable analytics and digital factory transitions.

You will lead cross-functional teams, specify technology, manage vendors, support launches and capacity expansion, and focus on productivity, quality, uptime and safety across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 7-10 years experience in advanced manufacturing, automation, robotics, controls, digital manufacturing, or Industry 4.0 deployment in a complex industrial environment.
• Experience with machine controls, robotics, PLC / HMI, data systems integration, and/or AI / ML enabled manufacturing applications.
• Experience leading technical teams and cross-functional deployment programs.
• Strong problem-solving, project management, and stakeholder management skills.
• Desired: wind manufacturing, heavy industrial automation, digital factory systems, or smart manufacturing.
• Knowledge of machine connectivity, OT/IT integration, and process analytics.
• Experience with robotics deployment, automation ROI evaluation, and controls validation.
• Strong lean manufacturing and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to influence across functions and standardize technology solutions across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Wind Manufacturing roadmap for robotics, automation, AI, and digital manufacturing
• Build and deploy robotics, automation, and machine control solutions across plants
• Improve machine connectivity, data capture, and integration of manufacturing data systems
• Enable analytics and digital tools for process monitoring, control, and decision support
• Lead AI / ML (machine learning) modeling for targeted manufacturing processes and use cases
• Drive digital factory transition in partnership with operations, engineering, quality, and IT/OT teams
• Lead technology selection, specifications, sourcing support, vendor engagement, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and handoff to operations
• Support product launches and capacity expansion through scalable automation and digital solutions
• Improve ergonomics and safety through robotics and automation deployment
• Standardize automation architecture, controls concepts, connectivity approaches, and digital methods across sites
• Build technical capability within the AME organization for robotics, digital, and AI-enabled manufacturing
• Drive measurable business outcomes in productivity, quality, uptime, and cost

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Project management

Stakeholder management

Lean manufacturing

Influence across functions

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in Automation/Electrical/Mechanical/Controls/Computer/Industrial Engineering

Tools

PLC / HMI

Data systems integration

AI / ML in manufacturing

Job description

Job Description Summary

The AME Leader - Robotics, Automation, AI & Digital will lead the Wind Manufacturing roadmap and execution for robotics, automation, AI, and digital manufacturing solutions. This role is responsible for building and deploying advanced manufacturing technologies that improve safety, ergonomics, quality, productivity, connectivity, and process insight across the wind manufacturing network.

Role Summary

This leader will own the robotics, automation, AI, and digital manufacturing strategy for Wind . The role will build the automation roadmap, deploy robotics and machine control solutions, improve machine connectivity and data capture, enable analytics for process monitoring, and lead digital factory transition in partnership with cross-functional teams.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead the Wind Manufacturing roadmap for robotics, automation, AI, and digital manufacturing
• Build and deploy robotics, automation, and machine control solutions across plants
• Improve machine connectivity, data capture, and integration of manufacturing data systems
• Enable analytics and digital tools for process monitoring, control, and decision support
• Lead AI / ML (machine learning) modeling for targeted manufacturing processes and use cases
• Drive digital factory transition in partnership with operations, engineering, quality, and IT/OT teams
• Lead technology selection, specifications, sourcing support, vendor engagement, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and handoff to operations
• Support product launches and capacity expansion through scalable automation and digital solutions
• Improve ergonomics and safety through robotics and automation deployment
• Standardize automation architecture, controls concepts, connectivity approaches, and digital methods across sites
• Build technical capability within the AME organization for robotics, digital, and AI-enabled manufacturing
• Drive measurable business outcomes in productivity, quality, uptime, and cost

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline
• Minimum 7-10 years experience in advanced manufacturing, automation, robotics, controls, digital manufacturing, or Industry 4.0 deployment in a complex industrial environment
• Experience with machine controls, robotics, PLC / HMI, data systems integration, and/or AI / ML enabled manufacturing applications
• Experience leading technical teams and cross-functional deployment programs
• Strong problem-solving, project management, and stakeholder management skills
• Desired Characteristics: Experience in wind manufacturing, heavy industrial automation, digital factory systems, or smart manufacturing
• Knowledge of machine connectivity, industrial data capture, OT/IT integration, and process analytics
• Experience with robotics deployment, automation ROI evaluation, and controls validation
• Strong lean manufacturing and continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to influence across functions and standardize technology solutions across multiple sites

Eligibility

This position would be located at either site in Greenville, SC / Schenectady, NY or Pensacola, FL

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $144,000.00 and $240,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 30, 2026.

Benefits

• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

Mission

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. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com