Lead Robotics & Automation Engineer

Roboticsconnected; Charleroi (Washington County); On-site; USD 89,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking an Automation Robotics Engineer to design, develop, implement, and support robotics automation, AGV/AMRs, and control systems across manufacturing lines. The role collaborates with operations, maintenance, IT, and quality teams to analyze processes, troubleshoot controls, and deliver scalable automation solutions throughout the lifecycle.

The position emphasizes process improvement, safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous delivery of reliable, high-quality automation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• This position is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship, now or in the future.
• Legal authorization to work in the US, now and in the future, is required.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations for circuit breaker and instrument transformer production lines
• Lead and facilitate PFMEA to identify risks and implement preventive controls
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams 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
• Create and coordinate Management of Change (MOC) projects
• Support production routing management with time studies and waste hunting
• Collaborate with automation integrators on new equipment installation, startup, commissioning, testing, process validation, and productionizing
• Analyze automation system performance and implement control system modifications to optimize operability and uptime
• Perform root-cause analysis on equipment failures and implement corrective actions
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance to identify equipment improvement opportunities
• Program, maintain, optimize and troubleshoot automation controls systems (PLC, robots, networks, sensors, actuators)
• Lead and support troubleshooting during downtime
• Update and maintain control system documentation (wiring diagrams, schematics, backups)
• Ensure safety of automated systems by maintaining safety programming and validating performance after repairs
• Coach and train maintenance personnel on automation operation and troubleshooting
• Support capital projects, new equipment installations and line improvement initiatives
• Train production personnel on safe operation of automated equipment

Skills

PFMEA

Root cause analysis

Automation troubleshooting

Shop floor presence

Kaizen events

PLC programming

Robotics operation

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

CAD/CREO

Power BI

Rockwell Studio 5000 Logix Designer

WinCC

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary
The Automation Robotics Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and supporting robotics automation, AGV/AMRs and control systems that improve operational efficiency, product quality, safety, and reliability. This role works across engineering, maintenance, operations, and IT teams to analyze processes, troubleshoot control systems issues, and deliver solutions that meet business and technical requirements. The position ensures that automated equipment and system operate effectively throughout the lifecycle-from concept and design through commissioning, validation, and ongoing support.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

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  • Support manufacturing operations for circuit breaker and instrument transformer production lines
  
  
  • 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 while taking design for automation (DFA) into consideration
  
  
  • Ensure compliance with EHS, quality standards, and company procedures
  
  
  • Create and coordinate Management of Change (MOC) projects
  
  
  • Support production routing management with time studies and waste hunting
  
  
  
  


• Collaborate with automation integrators on new equipment installation, startup, commissioning, testing, process validation (SAT), and productionizing


• 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


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  • 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


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  • 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
  
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

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  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or related field
  
  
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
  
  
  • This position is not eligible for employer visa sponsorship, now or in the future.
  
  
  • Legal authorization to work in the US, now and in the future, is required.
  
  
  
  

Desired Characteristics

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  • Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan and execute programs.
  
  
  • Experience designing fixtures, jigs, or tooling for manufacturing processes
  
  
  • Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems and CAD, CREO
  
  
  • Experience with Power BI, Minitab, or other data analysis tools
  
  
  • Hands‑on mindset with strong presence on the shop floor (Gemba-oriented)
  
  
  • Ability to lead Kaizen events and continuous improvement workshops
  
  
  • Strong PLC programming skills (experience with Rockwell Studio 5000 Logix Designer preferred)
  
  
  • Excellent troubleshooting abilities, capable of diagnosing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, software, and sensor issues
  
  
  • Thorough working knowledge of industrial control devices including sensors, vision systems, safety devices, VFD and servo drives, PLC and pneumatic components
  
  
  • Robot operation, programming and troubleshooting experience (Fanuc experience preferred)
  
  
  • Experience with AMR/AGVs and their fleet management software
  
  
  • Experience with HMI screen development (WinCC experience preferred)
  
  
  • Vision system application, programming and configuration experience
  
  
  • Experience with industrial communication networks
  
  
  • Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics and fluid power diagrams
  
  
  • Ability to troubleshoot and support complex automated manufacturing systems in a production environment
  
  
  
  

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual 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 $89,300.00 and $148,700.00. 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 November 06, 2026.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.GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.