Roles and Responsibilities:
· Support the conceptual development, technical design, and especially the rapid development and prototyping (aka “Trystorming”) of automated manufacturing systems with a special focus on fabrication, weld assembly, and vision/inspection processes.
· Responsible for development of project timelines, budgets, and 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 phase 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 of various other GE manufacturing sites, including but not limited to the design and physical construction of manufacturing cells, the writing of work instructions, the design of special tooling or standardized systems of tooling, and etc.
· Collaborate with other GE labs and industry experts as well as outside vendors to share and leverage best practices, expediting results in support of the overall GE TDPF technology maturation strategy.
· Provide training and mentorship to team members in automation and integration skillsets.
· Perform the technical execution of internally constructed automation and integration projects.
· Create or support the thorough documentation of automated systems and projects built including the creation of work instructions, troubleshooting guides, wiring diagrams, PM schedules, or etc.
· Maintain and support the upkeep of the TDPF Manufacturing Automation Lab space.
Required Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following or equivalent degrees: Robotics and Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years (specific) experience + minimum of 3 years (specific) experience
Desired Characteristics:
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in process automation and equipment
• Integration experience, especially with FANUC robotics, Robotic CAM software such as RoboGuide, and FANUC brand or FANUC-compatible 3rd party vision systems.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Positive, can-do attitude with teamwork focus
• Hands-on ready and excited to try and build new things
• Strong creative thinking skills
• Good communication skills for technical and cross-functional communications and collaborations
• Willing to travel Domestic and/or International 10 - 15%
GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
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, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), employment will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
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).
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