Robotics & Automation Engineer
$81.7k - $136.7k+ Discretionary annual bonus
Mid
Bachelor's
Charleroi, PA, USA
In Person
Electrical EngineeringControls & Automation Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics engineering, robotics engineering, or a similar engineering field is required.
- At least 3 years of experience in robotic and/or automation projects in a manufacturing or industrial environment is required.
- Strong PLC programming knowledge is required.
- Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
- The ability to analyze and resolve problems is required.
- The ability to document, plan, and execute programs is required.
- The ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, software, and sensor issues is required.
- Working knowledge of industrial control devices, including sensors, vision systems, safety devices, variable frequency drives, servo drives, programmable logic controllers, and pneumatic components, is required.
- The ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and fluid power diagrams is required.
- The ability to troubleshoot and support complex automated manufacturing systems in a production environment is required.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with automation integrators on new equipment installation, startup, commissioning, testing, and process validation using site acceptance testing.
- Analyze automation system performance and implement control system modifications to optimize operability, maintainability, productivity, and uptime.
- Perform root-cause analysis on equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
- Collaborate with operations and maintenance to identify opportunities for equipment improvement.
- Program, maintain, optimize, and troubleshoot automation control systems, including programmable logic controllers, robots, communication networks, sensors, and actuators.
- Lead and support troubleshooting activities during equipment downtime events.
- Update and maintain control system documentation, including wiring diagrams, schematics, and programmable logic controller and robot backups.
- Maintain safety programming for automated systems and validate safety-function performance after repairs or modifications.
- Coach and train maintenance personnel on automation system operation and troubleshooting.
- Support capital projects, new equipment installations, and line improvement initiatives.
- Train production personnel on safe operation and interaction with automated equipment.
- Lead and facilitate Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis to identify risks and implement preventive controls.
- Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to resolve process issues and improve performance.
- Support new product introduction and process transfers to ensure robust and scalable manufacturing processes.
- Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements, quality standards, and company procedures.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Rockwell Studio 5000 Logix Designer is preferred.
- Robot operation, programming, and troubleshooting experience, particularly with Fanuc, is preferred.
- Experience with HMI screen development, particularly WinCC, is preferred.
- Experience with vision system application, programming, and configuration is desired.
- Experience with industrial communication networks is desired.
- Experience with Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis and problem-solving tools is desired.
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