Industrial Automation Engineer - Robotics & PLCs

Roboticsconnected; Charleroi (Washington County); On-site; USD 82,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Health Coach 24/7

401(k) retirement plan with company+

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, develop, implement, and support automation and control systems across manufacturing operations. You will work to improve productivity, reduce waste, and standardize processes to enable Lean manufacturing.

You will collaborate across engineering, maintenance, operations, and IT to analyze processes, troubleshoot control systems, and develop solutions that meet safety, quality, and reliability requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or similar engineering field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in robotic and or automation projects in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong PLC programming knowledge

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with automation integrators on new equipment installation, startup, commissioning, testing, process validation (SAT)
• Analyze automation system performance and implement control system modifications to optimize operability, maintainability, productivity and uptime
• Perform root-cause analysis on equipment failures and implement corrective actions
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance to identify opportunities for equipment improvement
• Program, maintain, optimize and troubleshoot automation controls systems, including PLC, robots, communication networks, sensors and actuators
• Lead and support troubleshooting activities during equipment downtime events
• Update and maintain control system documentation, including wiring diagrams, schematics and PLC and robot backups
• Ensure the safety of automated systems by maintaining safety programming and validating the performance of safety functions after repairs or modifications
• Coach and train maintenance personnel on automation system operation and troubleshooting
• Support capital projects, new equipment installations and line improvement initiatives
• Train production personnel on safe operation and interaction with automated equipment
• Lead and facilitate Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) to identify risks and implement preventive controls
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain) to resolve process issues and improve performance
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and process transfers, ensuring robust and scalable manufacturing processes
• Ensure compliance with EHS, quality standards, and company procedures

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics experience

Automation projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000 Logix Designer

Job description

GE Vernova is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, develop, implement, and support automation and control systems across manufacturing operations. You will work to improve productivity, reduce waste, and standardize processes to enable Lean manufacturing.

You will collaborate across engineering, maintenance, operations, and IT to analyze processes, troubleshoot control systems, and develop solutions that meet safety, quality, and reliability requirements.