Senior 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

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