GE Vernova

Lead Robotics & Industrial Automation Project Engineer

Oberentfelden
SAP MES Windchill PLC Siemens TIA Portal Omron SYSMAC Studio
Description

Lead Robotics & Industrial Automation Project Engineer

Location: Oberentfelden

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Robotics & Industrial Automation Project Engineer to drive the deployment of robotic systems in our gas-insulated switchgear & power electronic drive factory.

You will be responsible for: Identifying, designing, and implementing robotics that improve productivity, quality, and safety, while enabling scalability across other similar factories. Acting as the primary interface between factory operations and digital technology teams (IT/OT), ensuring seamless integration of robotics within our digital ecosystem (including SAP, MES, Windchill, and related platforms).

Job Description

Responsibilities (What you will do):

  • Analyze manual manufacturing processes in close collaboration with cross-functional teams to proactively identify automation, robotization opportunities.

  • Lead and coordinate the planning, execution, and delivery of robotics —from concept and business case through design, testing, commissioning, and handover—working with internal stakeholders (engineering, operations, maintenance, safety, quality) and external vendors/integrators.

  • Act as the primary interface between operational teams and IT/digital stakeholders to align business needs and technical requirements, ensuring robust integration of robotics, automation with enterprise platforms (e.g., SAP, MES, Windchill).

  • Validate end-to-end data flow and system compatibility, including master data, production orders, traceability, and real-time data capture and usage.

  • Support network infrastructure planning, cybersecurity compliance, and overall digital architecture design to enable secure, scalable deployment of robotic solutions.

  • Contribute to the development and execution of the factory’s robotics, automation, and digitalization roadmap, ensuring alignment with broader business and technology strategies.

  • Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of test and control concepts for gas-insulated high-voltage switchgear and associated drives to ensure robust quality control and quality assurance.

Requirements (What you will bring):

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics) or any related field for Robotics.

  • Experience: Proven experience in successfully delivering Robotics & Automation projects in manufacturing environments.

  • Languages: Strong communication skills in English, and intermediate level knowledge of German language.

  • Skills: Programming sophisticated PLC programs (for example: Siemens TIA Portal, Omron SYSMAC Studio)

Benefits Available to You:

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)

  • Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.

  • healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.

  • GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

About our company:
GE Vernova is a planned, purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses of Advanced Research, Consulting Services, and Financial Services. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova | The Energy of Change

About our Business:

Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, is focused on bringing together technologies and expertise to help solve the toughest power system challenges, accelerating the global transition to a more resilient and reliable grid. GE Vernova Grid Solutions: Advancing a Resilient Global Power Grid

Culture & Inclusion:

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Please click here to learn more:

Advancing safe, responsible, and equitable working conditions (gevernova.com)

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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