Full-Time
Automation Engineer
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GE Vernova
1,001-5,000 employees
Global energy provider: power, wind, electrification
Compensation Overview
$91.7k - $152.7k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
Bangor, ME, USA
In Person
Relocation assistance is provided.
Bachelor's
 Electrical Engineering (1) |
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- A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field is required.
- At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing automation, industrial controls, or process automation is required.
- Strong knowledge of programmable logic controller programming, human-machine interface development, supervisory control and data acquisition systems, and industrial networks is required.
- Proficiency in programming or scripting languages such as Python, Java, C#, or ladder logic, depending on the environment, is required.
- A solid understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment integration, and industrial safety practices is required.
- Candidates must be 18 years or older.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States is required.
- Lead the design, development, implementation, and support of automation systems used in manufacturing operations.
- Develop and maintain automated control systems, including programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, supervisory control and data acquisition systems, robotics, and machine vision solutions where applicable.
- Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
- Troubleshoot automation equipment, control systems, and production issues to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
- Guide automation standards, best practices, and system architecture across manufacturing equipment and processes.
- Support commissioning, testing, validation, and startup of new or modified equipment and automation systems.
- Ensure automation solutions comply with manufacturing safety requirements, quality standards, and regulatory expectations.
- Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring automation and equipment performance issues.
- Evaluate new technologies and recommend solutions that enhance productivity, reduce manual effort, and improve operational performance.
- Maintain technical documentation, control logic records, system specifications, and support procedures.
- Coordinate with vendors and integrators to support system selection, implementation, and long-term system performance.
- Experience with Fanuc robotics, sensors, motion control, or machine vision systems is preferred.
- Experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and control system issues in a production setting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to drive root cause resolution.
- Leadership and mentorship abilities with experience guiding technical teams or project contributors.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and support projects from concept through commissioning.
- Familiarity with industry standards and best practices for manufacturing automation and control systems.
GE Vernova is a global energy company created in 2024 to support the electricity grid and the energy transition, with three focuses: Power, Wind, and Electrification. It sells large-scale equipment, signs long-term service agreements, and provides software to utilities, independent power producers, grid operators, and large industrial energy users. Its products include H-Class gas turbines that can burn natural gas with blends of hydrogen toward 100% hydrogen, Haliade-X offshore wind turbines up to 14.7 MW, and GridOS software that unifies grid data to help manage networks and integrate renewables. By combining hardware, services, and software under GE heritage, it aims to meet rising electricity demand while accelerating decarbonization across global energy systems.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$17.6M
Headquarters
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Founded
2022
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 orders rose 88% to $24.2 billion, led by Power and Electrification.
- Backlog hit $176 billion in July 2026, with gas equipment expected to reach 125 GW.
- August 2026 JV with LS Electric expands GE Vernova in Korea's HVDC market.
What critics are saying
- Vineyard Wind sued GE Vernova in April 2026; blade failures damaged offshore credibility.
- Wind execution remains fragile after the 2024 blade break and court-ordered project continuation.
- If gas-turbine production slips below 20 GW in 2026, backlog monetization stalls.
What makes GE Vernova unique
- GE Vernova controls Power, Wind, and Electrification across generation and grids worldwide.
- Its gas turbine backlog reached 116 GW in Q2 2026, supporting long-duration demand.
- GridOS, HVDC, and gas turbines position GE Vernova for AI-driven electrification buildouts.
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Company News
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GE Vernova and Quanta Services are positioned as resilient stocks that could withstand market volatility, according to a new analysis. Both companies are benefiting from surging demand for electrical infrastructure driven by AI and data centre expansion. GE Vernova, spun off from General Electric in 2024, has seen its stock rise more than sixfold since debut. The company's backlog expanded 37% year over year to $176.3 billion at the end of Q2 2026, nearly four times its projected annual revenue of $46.2 billion. Quanta Services, an energy infrastructure builder, reported a backlog of $53.4 billion in Q2 2026, up 49% year over year. The company's revenue is projected to grow 39% in 2026. Analysts expect GE Vernova's revenue and adjusted EBITDA to grow at compound annual growth rates of 17% and 60% respectively from 2025 to 2028.
GE Vernova has hired Claire McDonough as CFO, effective 1 January, leaving electric vehicle maker Rivian to find her successor. McDonough joined Rivian in January 2021 and helped take the company public through a $13.7 billion IPO that November. She also negotiated Rivian's technology joint venture with Volkswagen, which agreed to invest up to $5.8 billion. Rivian shares fell more than 6% following the announcement, whilst GE Vernova shares declined about 3%. Analysts cited Rivian's lack of a clear succession plan as a factor weighing on its shares. Derek Mulvey, Rivian's VP of finance, is expected to serve as interim CFO after McDonough's departure. McDonough will join GE Vernova in November, succeeding Kenneth Parks, who is retiring.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is building a foundry in Bastrop, Texas, to manufacture blades and vanes for industrial gas turbines, according to The Information. Musk confirmed the move on X, saying in-house casting could accelerate natural gas turbines coming online by up to 18 months. The initiative targets the same supply chain bottleneck GE Vernova has flagged to investors. GE Vernova CEO Scott Strazik said the company pushed suppliers to add capacity in 2024, sometimes providing capital for new furnaces. GE is mostly sold out through 2030 and aims to increase annual turbine production from 20 gigawatts this year to 30 GW by decade's end. SpaceX has committed over $2.8 billion to gas turbines over three years to support its Colossus data centres near Memphis. The move addresses growing power demand from AI infrastructure expansion.
GE Vernova has formed a joint venture with LS Electric to strengthen its position in the high-voltage direct current sector. Announced at the CIGRE 2026 event in Paris, the partnership will focus on South Korea's voltage source converter-based HVDC projects, which are crucial for transmitting renewable energy from the southwestern region to greater Seoul. The venture combines GE Vernova's VSC-HVDC technology with LS Electric's local capabilities and market presence. The companies also plan to pursue HVDC opportunities in other global markets. The move aligns with GE Vernova's strategy to capitalise on growing power infrastructure demand. During Q2, the company's Power orders jumped 135% year-over-year, whilst Electrification revenue grew 68%. However, the joint venture faces execution risks and may take time to generate meaningful revenue.