Senior Automation & Robotics Leader for Smart Manufacturing

GE Vernova; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance Provided

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Senior Automation & Robotics Engineer in Pensacola to lead design, development, and optimization of advanced automation systems across PLCs, HMI/SCADA, robotics, and vision technologies. You will drive capital projects, mentor engineers, and push digital manufacturing initiatives to improve safety and productivity.

Responsibilities include equipment design, commissioning, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management, while aligning with SQDC objectives and industry

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, or a related engineering discipline plus 5 years experience in industrial automation, robotics, controls engineering, or advanced manufacturing with demonstrated experience leading automation projects.
• Strong experience with PLC programming, robotic systems, HMI/SCADA applications, industrial networking, electrical controls, motion systems, and automation integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, programming, integration, commissioning, and optimization of advanced automation and robotic systems, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, industrial robots, motion control systems, machine vision, sensors, and industrial communication networks.
• Develop and implement automation solutions that support manufacturing strategy, digital transformation, and operational improvements through technologies such as robotics, AI, IIoT, and smart manufacturing systems.
• Execute automation projects from concept through production implementation, including equipment design, vendor coordination, installation support, commissioning, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management.
• Design and maintain electrical control systems, schematics, panel layouts, software standards, and engineering documentation while ensuring compliance with applicable safety, electrical, and industry standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing equipment performance, performing root cause analysis, and implementing solutions that improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost (SQDC), OEE, reliability, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, EHS, IT, and external suppliers to integrate automation technologies, resolve complex technical issues, and support new product introductions and process improvements.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert for automation and robotics by evaluating emerging technologies, establishing engineering best practices, mentoring engineers and technicians, and supporting long‑term automation strategies.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics systems

HMI/SCADA

Industrial networking

Electrical controls

Motion systems

Automation integration

Python/C#

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Mechatronics/Robotics

Associate’s degree in related discipline

Tools

CAD tools

Python

SQL

C#

Job description

GE Vernova is seeking a Senior Automation & Robotics Engineer in Pensacola to lead design, development, and optimization of advanced automation systems across PLCs, HMI/SCADA, robotics, and vision technologies. You will drive capital projects, mentor engineers, and push digital manufacturing initiatives to improve safety and productivity.

Responsibilities include equipment design, commissioning, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management, while aligning with SQDC objectives and industry