Robotics & Automation Engineer — Lean Mfg & PLC Expert

GE Vernova, Inc.; Charleroi (Washington County); On-site; USD 82,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. in the United States is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, develop, and support automation and control systems across manufacturing processes, improving productivity, quality, safety, and reliability throughout the lifecycle from concept to validation.

You will collaborate with engineering, maintenance, operations, and IT to troubleshoot, implement lean manufacturing, program PLCs and robots, update wiring diagrams, ensure safety, and train staff while supporting capital

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics engineering, robotics engineering, or similar engineering field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in robotic and/or automation projects in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong PLC programming knowledge.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

PLC programming

Robot operation

Troubleshooting

Industrial networks

PFMEA

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/mechatronics/robotics engineering

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000

Logix Designer

WinCC

Fanuc robots

Job description

GE Vernova, Inc. in the United States is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, develop, and support automation and control systems across manufacturing processes, improving productivity, quality, safety, and reliability throughout the lifecycle from concept to validation.

You will collaborate with engineering, maintenance, operations, and IT to troubleshoot, implement lean manufacturing, program PLCs and robots, update wiring diagrams, ensure safety, and train staff while supporting capital