Robotics Automation Engineer — Hands-On Manufacturing

GE Aerospace; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Paid time-off

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Auburn, AL, seeks an Automation Engineer to own and optimize robotic systems on advanced manufacturing lines. You will modify FANUC programs and collaborate across maintenance, quality, and production to drive safe, capable processes.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, structured problem solving, and hands-on troubleshooting of robotics, controls, and vision systems in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 4+ years in a technical skill set.
• Experience with robotics/automation in manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of CAD, Python and PLCs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build in-depth knowledge and ownership of robotic automation systems; modify robot programs, paths, and parameters.
• Provide hands-on production support and troubleshoot robot, controls, tooling, equipment, and process issues.
• Lead structured problem solving to implement permanent corrective actions and preventive controls.
• Support installation, commissioning, and launch of new robotic systems and related manufacturing tech.
• Improve process quality, repeatability, cycle time, and capability to meet takt-time and quality goals.
• Collaborate with operators, technicians, and partners to resolve interruptions and improve system performance.
• Support fixtures, tooling, end-of-arm tooling, standard work, procedures, and training docs.
• Provide occasional off-shift support with a safety-first mindset.

Skills

Robotics

Automation

Manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics or related field; or HS diploma with 4+ years technical experience

Tools

FANUC teach pendant

Robot programming

PLCs

CAD

Python

Machine vision

Job description

GE Aerospace in Auburn, AL, seeks an Automation Engineer to own and optimize robotic systems on advanced manufacturing lines. You will modify FANUC programs and collaborate across maintenance, quality, and production to drive safe, capable processes.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, structured problem solving, and hands-on troubleshooting of robotics, controls, and vision systems in a fast-paced environment.