Lead Robotics & Automation Engineer

Pittsburgh Tomorrow; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 89,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking an Automation Robotics Engineer to design, develop, implement, and support robotics automation, AGV/AMRs and related control systems to boost efficiency, product quality, safety, and reliability across manufacturing lines. The role interacts with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations and IT to analyze processes, troubleshoot controls, and deliver scalable solutions.

From concept through commissioning and ongoing support, you will ensure automated equipment operates reliably

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; legal authorization to work in the US is required.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations for circuit breaker and instrument transformer production lines.
• Lead PFMEA to identify risks and preventive controls.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve process issues and improve performance.
• Support NPI and process transfers, ensuring robust, scalable manufacturing processes with DFA considerations.
• 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 equipment installation, startup, and validation.
• Analyze automation system performance and implement control modifications to optimize operability.
• Perform root-cause analysis on equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate to identify opportunities for equipment improvement.
• Program, maintain, optimize and troubleshoot automation controls (PLC, robots, networks).
• Lead troubleshooting during downtime and maintain control system documentation.
• Ensure safety of automated systems and validate safety functions.

Skills

Communication

Gemba mindset

Problem solving

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

CAD/CREO

Power BI

Minitab

Rockwell Studio 5000

WinCC

Fanuc controllers

AMR/AGV systems

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

• • 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

• • 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

Required 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.

Desired Characteristics

• • 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 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 $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.