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GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

Specialist Industrial Automation & Robotics

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeM. Gladbach, GermanyIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed university degree at Bachelor's or Master's level in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a comparable field.
  • Five to ten years of experience implementing automation or robotics projects in production environments, from concept through commissioning and handover.
  • Sound knowledge of industrial automation and robotics, including PLC/HMI fundamentals, sensors and actuators, gripping and feeding technology, and FAT/SAT practice.
  • Experience collaborating with system integrators and equipment suppliers; core programming is primarily performed by integrators, with independent adjustments and testing during commissioning.
  • Familiarity with IT/OT integration using SAP, MES, SCADA, and PLM; data and traceability flows; and basic network and cybersecurity considerations in OT environments.
  • Knowledge of relevant standards and methods, including EN ISO 13849, EN 60204-1, process analysis, business cases and ROI, risk and change management, and technical documentation.
  • Fluent German and English.
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration with production, maintenance, quality, EHS, and IT/OT teams.
  • Clear, audience-appropriate communication at shop-floor and management levels.
  • Analytical ability, structured and pragmatic problem-solving, and strong implementation focus.
  • Basic project-management knowledge and confidence working with standards and gate reviews.

Responsibilities

  • Identify automation and robotics opportunities across the site; develop benefit hypotheses and success criteria; assess technical and economic feasibility; and prioritize opportunities.
  • Develop requirements and specifications; prepare concepts; compare offers and prepare award recommendations; and plan and coordinate projects from concept through acceptance and handover, managing scope, schedules, risks, and changes within established standards and processes.
  • Support the introduction of new equipment and cells; prepare or support FAT/SAT and functional, safety, and performance verification; document results; and hand over equipment to operations and maintenance.
  • Coordinate requirements with IT/OT; validate end-to-end data flows for master data, production orders, traceability, and real-time data; coordinate integration with SAP, MES, SCADA, and PLM; and account for network and cybersecurity requirements.
  • Participate in CE and machine-safety processes, including risk assessment, validation, and evidence preparation, in coordination with responsible subject-matter groups.
  • Apply and develop site standards; use metrics such as OEE, cycle time, scrap, and availability to drive improvement; deliver 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 improve work standards and reduce scrap.
  • Contribute to preparing the investment budget and develop economic feasibility calculations for investment projects.
  • Conduct technical award negotiations.
  • Support maintenance with issues such as troubleshooting machines and equipment.
  • Communicate with manufacturers and suppliers about service and repair work.
  • Conduct supplier acceptance tests.
  • Commission equipment and machinery and hand them over to the relevant department.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with Design for Robotics & Automation (DfRA) and/or low-volume, high-mix environments.
  • Basic knowledge of robot simulation and PLC/robot adjustments during commissioning.
  • Experience with KPI-driven continuous improvement using PDCA and Lean methods.
  • Basic knowledge of industrial machine vision and quality inspection.

About the Company

GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

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, MA
Founded
2024

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