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GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

Automation Technician

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBourogne, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bac+2 to Bac+3 technical qualification such as BTS CIRA, BTS Électrotechnique, DUT GEII, or Licence Pro Automatisme, or an equivalent technical diploma or certification in mechatronics, robotics, industrial automation, electrical technology, mechanical technology, or industrial maintenance.
  • At least 2 years of experience in automation, robotics, or industrial maintenance in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Knowledge of application programming interface or programmable logic controller programming using Siemens S7/TIA Portal, Schneider Unity/Control Expert, Rockwell, or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of human-machine interfaces, supervisory control and data acquisition, and control architectures.
  • Proficiency in reading electrical schematics, wiring, and electrical or electrotechnical diagnostics.
  • Knowledge of industrial networks including Profibus, Profinet, Modbus, and Ethernet/IP.
  • Knowledge of industrial computing principles, communication protocols, GRAFCET, AMDEC, and machine-safety standards.
  • Knowledge of industrial robots and collaborative robots such as FANUC, KUKA, ABB, or Yaskawa Motoman.
  • Knowledge of servo systems, sensor/actuator loops, vision systems, and automated conveyors.
  • Ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical documents.
  • Proficiency with computerized maintenance management system tools for intervention traceability.
  • Technical rigor, diagnostic ability, autonomy, adaptability, technical curiosity, problem-solving ability, and ability to perform root-cause analyses.
  • Ability to work in an industrial production environment, including workshops, production lines, or industrial sites, with required personal protective equipment and possible standing, material handling, ladder use, elevated work, and confined-space intervention.

Responsibilities

  • Program, modify, configure, and troubleshoot automated systems, including programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, and associated equipment.
  • Install, test, commission, and restart automated and robotic equipment in compliance with technical and safety requirements.
  • Conduct tests and validate the proper operation of installations.
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automated equipment to ensure availability and reliability.
  • Diagnose faults involving programmable logic controllers, industrial networks, sensors, actuators, and other automated-system components.
  • Work on electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control-system aspects to restore equipment operation quickly.
  • Participate in modifying PLC, CNC, and robot programs and making necessary operational adjustments.
  • Contribute to installing new equipment and implementing technical changes to existing systems.
  • Propose technical improvements that strengthen installation safety, performance, reliability, and energy efficiency.
  • Participate in equipment reliability, problem-solving, and continuous-improvement activities, including FMEA, TPM, and spare-parts management.
  • Update schematics, programs, technical documents, and intervention-tracking materials.
  • Record completed operations in tracking and computerized maintenance management system tools.
  • Provide daily technical support to production and maintenance teams.
  • Support external contractors when necessary and contribute to the proper execution of on-site interventions.
  • Train or assist operators and technicians with equipment operation, use, and adjustment.
  • Strictly apply safety rules, lockout/tagout procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.

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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