Lead Automation Engineer – Manufacturing Automation

GE Vernova, Inc.; Bangor (AL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automation systems across the Airfoil shop, improving efficiency, quality, and equipment reliability. The role collaborates with safety, operations, maintenance, and quality teams and provides technical leadership to ensure solutions meet business goals and industry standards.

Responsibilities include leading control systems development (PLC, HMI, SCADA, robotics, vision), supporting commissioning and startup,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years' experience in manufacturing automation.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, C#, or ladder logic.
• Legal authorization to work in the US; no visa sponsorship for this position.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Python

Java

C#

Ladder Logic

Education

Electrical Engineering

Automation Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Related technical field

Tools

PLC

HMI

SCADA

Robotics

Machine Vision

Job description

GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain automation systems across the Airfoil shop, improving efficiency, quality, and equipment reliability. The role collaborates with safety, operations, maintenance, and quality teams and provides technical leadership to ensure solutions meet business goals and industry standards.

Responsibilities include leading control systems development (PLC, HMI, SCADA, robotics, vision), supporting commissioning and startup,