Industrial Automation & Robotics Specialist
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Senior, Expert
Bachelor's, Master's
M. Gladbach, Germany
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Electrical EngineeringControls & Automation Engineering
About the job
Requirements
- A completed university degree at Bachelor or Master level in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a comparable field.
- Five to ten years of experience implementing automation and robotics projects in a production environment, from concept through commissioning to handover.
- Strong knowledge of industrial automation and robotics, including programmable logic controller and human-machine interface fundamentals, sensors and actuators, gripping and feeding technology, and factory acceptance and site acceptance testing.
- Experience working with system integrators and equipment suppliers, including independent adaptations and testing during commissioning.
- Familiarity with information technology and operational technology integration using SAP, manufacturing execution systems, supervisory control and data acquisition, and product lifecycle management systems; data and traceability flows; and basic operational-technology networking and cybersecurity aspects.
- Knowledge of relevant standards and methods, including EN ISO 13849, EN 60204-1, process analysis, business cases and return on investment, risk and change management, and technical documentation.
- Fluent German and English language skills.
Responsibilities
- Identify automation and robotization opportunities across the site, derive value hypotheses and success criteria, assess technical and economic feasibility, and prioritize initiatives.
- Create requirements specifications, develop concepts, compare offers, and prepare award recommendations.
- Plan and coordinate projects from concept through acceptance and handover, including scope, schedules, risks, and changes, within defined standards and processes.
- Support the introduction of new equipment and cells; prepare or support factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, functional, safety, and performance verification; document results; and hand over systems to operations and maintenance.
- Coordinate requirements with information technology and operational technology teams, validate end-to-end data flows, and coordinate integration with SAP, manufacturing execution, supervisory control and data acquisition, and product lifecycle management systems.
- Consider network and cybersecurity requirements in operational technology environments.
- Participate in the CE marking and machine-safety process, including risk assessment, validation, and evidence in coordination with responsible specialists.
- Apply and further develop site standards, improve performance using metrics such as overall equipment effectiveness, cycle time, scrap, and availability, conduct training and instruction, and capture lessons learned.
- Optimize existing production processes and factory layouts to improve quality, throughput, and efficiency.
- Design fixtures and plan innovative production systems.
- Analyze production data to continuously improve work standards and reduce scrap.
- Assist with preparing the investment budget and create business-case calculations for investment projects.
- Lead technical procurement negotiations.
- Support maintenance with troubleshooting of machines and equipment.
- Communicate with manufacturers and suppliers regarding service and repair assignments.
- Conduct supplier acceptances.
- Commission equipment and machines and hand them over to the responsible department.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Design for Robotics and Automation and/or low-volume, high-mix environments.
- Basic knowledge of robot simulation and programmable logic controller and robot adaptations during commissioning.
- Experience with key performance indicator-driven continuous improvement using Plan-Do-Check-Act and lean methods.
- Basic knowledge of industrial machine vision and quality inspection.
- Strong collaboration across production, maintenance, quality, environmental health and safety, and information technology and operational technology interfaces.
- Clear, audience-appropriate communication at shop-floor and management levels.
- Analytical, structured, pragmatic problem-solving and strong execution orientation.
- Basic project-management knowledge and confidence working with standards and gate reviews.
About the company
GE Vernova makes equipment and software that generate and manage electricity for utilities, power producers, and industrial customers. Its Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses span gas turbines, wind generation, and the systems that move electricity across grids. The company supplies generators, grid equipment, and controls, while its software coordinates network operations and integrates changing sources of power. Customers buy equipment and enter service agreements for maintenance, upgrades, and technical support over its operating life, alongside purchases of software and related services. GE Vernova became an independent company in 2024 after separating from GE and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$17.6M
Headquarters
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Founded
2024
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Demand supports expansion: July 2026 results show GE Vernova booked $24.2 billion of quarterly orders, up 88% organically.
- Service commitments support recurring work: GE Vernova says services account for more than 55% of its backlog.
- Graduates build depth through rotations: GE Vernova runs two-year Next Gen development programs in engineering, technology, and operations.
What critics are saying
- Wind remains a drag: July 2026 results show GE Vernova lost $275 million in quarterly Wind segment EBITDA.
- Project margins absorb overruns: GE Vernova locks prices before completion and discloses meaningful expenses from excess costs and penalties.
- Field assignments demand long weeks: GE Vernova's listed transformer specialist works typical 12-hour site days, up to six weekly.
What makes GE Vernova unique
- Its technology underpins global power: GE Vernova says customers generate approximately one-quarter of world electricity using its equipment.
- Gas turbine scale anchors expertise: GE Vernova reports the largest installed fleet by generating capacity, across approximately 7,000 turbines.
- Nuclear work reaches beyond equipment: GE Vernova Hitachi supplies advanced reactors, fuel, and services for operating plants.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Parental Leave
- Mental Health Support
- Relocation Assistance
- Performance Bonus