Lead Automation Engineer: Drive Manufacturing Automation

GE Vernova; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 91,700 - 152,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability benefits

Job summary

GE Vernova in Bangor, ME seeks a Lead Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automated control systems across manufacturing operations. You will lead automation initiatives with safety, operations, maintenance, and quality teams to ensure solutions meet safety and quality standards.

You will develop and support PLC, HMI, SCADA, robotics, and machine vision solutions, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement in productivity and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field is required.
• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing automation or process automation.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming, HMI, SCADA, and industrial networks.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C#; ladder logic may be used.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, implementation, and support of automation systems in manufacturing operations.
• Develop and maintain automated control systems (PLC, HMI, SCADA, robotics, machine vision).
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams for automation opportunities.
• Troubleshoot automation equipment and control systems to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
• Guide automation standards and system architecture across equipment and processes.
• Support commissioning, testing, validation, and startup of new/modified equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for automation issues.
• Evaluate new technologies to improve productivity and reduce manual effort.
• Maintain technical documentation and system specifications.
• Coordinate with vendors/integrators for system selection and long-term performance.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

SCADA systems

Fanuc robotics

Machine vision

Python

Java

C#

Ladder logic

Industrial safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Fanuc robotics

Job description

GE Vernova in Bangor, ME seeks a Lead Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automated control systems across manufacturing operations. You will lead automation initiatives with safety, operations, maintenance, and quality teams to ensure solutions meet safety and quality standards.

You will develop and support PLC, HMI, SCADA, robotics, and machine vision solutions, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement in productivity and reliability.