Senior Robotics Engineer

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova's Advanced Research business is the central innovation engine for GE's portfolio of energy businesses, which is unified under one banner called GE Vernova. The research organization is made up of 300+ researchers representing virtually every major scientific and engineering discipline. Collectively, they are driving major research programs and initiatives to decarbonize power, accelerate renewables, and promote electrification and the creation of a 21st century grid fit to power a zero-carbon energy future.

We are seeking a Senior Robotics Engineer to develop advanced automation solutions for manufacturing processes across GE Vernova's operations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong robotics and controls background with hands-on expertise in implementing automation solutions in manufacturing environments. This role will focus on designing and deploying robotic systems while leveraging principles of lean to optimize production lines and workflows.

Job Description

Roles and responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge robotic and automation solutions for manufacturing lines, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing teams to analyze existing workflows, identify automation opportunities, and implement innovative solutions that improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Develop and program industrial robots, including their kinematics, motion planning, and application-specific tasks.
• Integrate robotic systems with supervisory control systems and other manufacturing equipment, ensuring seamless interoperability.
• Apply machine vision technologies, including camera systems and image processing algorithms, for part recognition, inspection, and alignment.
• Travel to manufacturing sites as needed to collaborate with plant teams, understand operational processes, and evaluate implementation success.
• Conduct feasibility studies, proof-of-concepts, and prototyping for new robotic and automation technologies tailored to specific manufacturing challenges.
• Develop quick proof-of-concepts and demonstrate their value in a lab environment prior to full-scale deployment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in deployed systems, ensuring maximum equipment uptime and performance.
• Maintain detailed technical documentation, including designs, programming approaches, system architecture, and lessons learned.
• Stay abreast of advances in robotics, automation, and manufacturing technologies by attending conferences, reviewing literature, and fostering collaboration with academic and industry partners.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers in robotics and automation concepts, fostering knowledge sharing across the team.
• Drive innovation by contributing to intellectual property development and filing patents related to robotics and automation solutions.

Required Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided : Yes

Skills Required

Mechatronics, Python, Matlab, Controls, Robotics