What are the responsibilities and job description for the Site Automation Leader position at GE Aerospace?
Job Description Summary
Are you ready to take your passion for robotics and automation to the next level?
Join GE Aerospace's Batesville Composite Operation Organization, where we specialize in both PMC (Polymer Matrix Composite) and CMC (Ceramic Matrix Composite) manufacturing. We need your expertise to lead the charge in automation!
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Role
As the Site Automation Leader, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the automation roadmap at the site level. Reporting to the site technical leader, you’ll:
GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. 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 characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Are you ready to take your passion for robotics and automation to the next level?
Join GE Aerospace's Batesville Composite Operation Organization, where we specialize in both PMC (Polymer Matrix Composite) and CMC (Ceramic Matrix Composite) manufacturing. We need your expertise to lead the charge in automation!
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Role
As the Site Automation Leader, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the automation roadmap at the site level. Reporting to the site technical leader, you’ll:
- Represent the site in the PF Name global automation group, collaborating with process experts, research centers, and R&D labs.
- Identify automation opportunities and implement innovative solutions with cross-functional teams.
- Define and execute the site-level automation strategy, ensuring Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) excellence.
- Lead investment projects, develop standard processes, and support technology transfers across sites.
- Build a technical talent pipeline by mentoring and training team members in automation technologies.
- Apply structured problem-solving methods like Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA).
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in Manufacturing)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Automation
- A degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Computer Science Engineering, or a related robotics/automation field.
- 1-3 years of experience in robotic programming and simulation (FANUC preferred) or 3-5 years as a robotic cell integration engineer.
- Strong analytical skills, organizational abilities, and resourcefulness in solving applied problems.
- Excellent communication skills, initiative, and a collaborative mindset.
- Familiarity with TCP/IP communication protocols, electrical drawings, debugging electrical wiring, and pneumatic systems.
- Professional-level English proficiency.
- Experience in machine vision, C# programming, and HMI development for manufacturing equipment.
- PLC programming using ladder logic.
- Knowledge of Keyence, Halcon, and other vision products.
- Expertise in FANUC products like CRX collaborative robots, IR Vision, and Force Sensors.
GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. 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 characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes