Automation Engineer

Overview

Automation Engineer at GE Aerospace. The GE TDPF Lab's Manufacturing Automation Engineer supports the design and development of the future-state of GE manufacturing processes. This role will be responsible for designing, physically building, prototyping, and testing of automated manufacturing systems, as well as the support and general upkeep of the TDPF Mfg. Automation Lab.

Responsibilities

• Support the conceptual development, technical design, and especially the rapid development and prototyping ("Trystorming") of automated manufacturing systems with a focus on fabrication, weld assembly, and vision / inspection processes.
• Develop project timelines, budgets, and the physical execution of proposed solutions for automated manufacturing challenges.
• Develop project proposals with technical statements of work, including potential project impacts and ROI if carried beyond proof-of-concept into full-production implementation.
• Perform the design, physical build, integration, and documentation of performance of approved system proposals while providing regular progress updates to relevant stakeholders and teammates.
• Support the review of outside integrator / outside vendor proposals for outsourced automation solutions, especially for lab-proven and ready-to-scale automated manufacturing systems.
• Support the handoff of lab-proven processes to the manufacturing engineers and / or automation engineers at various GE manufacturing sites, including design and physical construction of manufacturing cells, writing of work instructions, and design of tooling or standardized tooling systems.
• Collaborate with other GE labs, industry experts, and outside vendors to share and leverage best practices, expediting results in support of GE TDPF technology maturation strategy.
• Provide training and mentorship to team members in automation and integration skillsets.
• Execute internally constructed automation and integration projects.
• Create or support thorough documentation of automated systems and projects, including work instructions, troubleshooting guides, wiring diagrams, and maintenance schedules.
• Maintain and support the upkeep of the TDPF Manufacturing Automation Lab space.

Qualifications

Benefits and Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support health, wellbeing, and professional development. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, Health Coach access, and 24 / 7 confidential Employee Assistance Program. Retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with company matching and contributions, plus Fidelity resources. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and paid time off for vacation or illness. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Employment is contingent on eligibility to access such information. Relocation assistance is provided : Yes.

Job Details

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