Lead Engineer - Controls Engineering

Posted 7 Days Ago
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Huntsville, AL
In-Office
Mid level
Aerospace • Energy
The Role
The Lead Controls Engineer manages control systems, troubleshooting, project execution, and provides strategic input for manufacturing improvements.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Description SummaryThe Lead Controls Engineer will report directly to the Operations Manager in a new PSM-covered manufacturing facility in Huntsville, Alabama. This role is critical to driving business needs across the site, managing complex issues within functional areas of expertise, and will be heavily involved in identifying critical needs and the creation, implementation, and execution of key projects/solutions.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Modify various control platforms (PLC, HMI, Alarm Management and DCS) on the site as required
  • Support hardware and networking security and reliability initiatives
  • Support Engineers and maintenance in troubleshooting and commissioning of new equipment
  • Leads and supports Root Cause Failure Analysis and execute corrective actions for complex and/or repetitive problems
  • Aid in data collection for development of strategic metrics for manufacturing improvements
  • Provides budget input, specifically to identify Infrastructure and Non-Routine spending requirements
  • Supports PHA and FMEA as Controls SME and develops recommended solutions
  • Provides input on project packages for feasibility, reliability, and maintainability prior to construction release

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, or Associates Degree and relevant work experience
  • Ability and willingness to work off shift, as required.
  • Ability to assume additional responsibilities, as required.

Desired Characteristics

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university
  • Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM)
  • Hands-on knowledge and experience with various types of instrumentation and electrical systems, equipment, and software.
  • Experience with any of the following platforms: Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, GE RX3i, GE MarkVIe, Cimplicty HMI

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.

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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

Top Skills

Alarm Management
Allen Bradley
Cimplicty Hmi
Dcs
Ge Markvie
Ge Rx3I
Hmi
Mitsubishi
Plc
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