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Senior Automation & Process Controls Engineer

AT GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace

Senior Automation & Process Controls Engineer

Blue Ash, OH

Job Description Summary

CMC Raw Material Industrialization Automation & Process Controls Engineer leads the management of instrumentation and process control systems throughout the lifecycle of equipment. This role will collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering functions to specify, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve process control and automation systems.

Seeking a highly motivated, hands-on automation & process controls engineer to support advancing CMC raw material processes and equipment in the CMC Development Lab. This role is part of the CMC Raw Material Industrialization team based in Evendale, OH.

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities:

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  • Identify, evaluate, develop, introduce, and manage engineering solutions for process automation and control system technology needs. Includes operability, setting of limits, cycle optimization, control logic, control related software, instrumentation, software algorithms, and feedback to control the performance of devices, subsystems, and systems
  • Lead and support automation projects including application of Safety Instrumented Functions (SIFs)
  • Manage and improve Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
  • Validate and troubleshoot field devices, instrumentation systems, communication networks and interfaces
  • Implement CMC Process Control Technology Roadmap projects
  • Fix bugs, provide enhancement and upgrades to the control system - from the HMI to the controllers. Enhancements and upgrades include managing both software and firmware upgrades, as well as implementing new technology
  • Assist engineers, specialist, and technicians in the lab in troubleshooting equipment and process upsets
  • Participate in Equipment Design Reviews and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)
  • Lead Problem Solving
  • There may be up to 20% travel required

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum 10 years of Process Controls experience)
  • Minimum of 5 years of Automation or Process Controls experience

Desired Qualifications:

  • Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude (PLC's, control systems)
  • Knowledge of distributed control system (DCS) architecture and experience in configuring, documenting, troubleshooting PLC, SCADA, and DCS systems
  • Fundamental understanding of Process Safety Management (PSM) systems
  • Knowledge and experience in safety instrumented systems (SIS)
  • Experience in multiple control system platforms
  • Experience with Proficy Cimplicity, Proficy Historian, Factory Talk View
  • Ability to document, plan, and execute development programs
  • Hands on experience in technical troubleshooting
  • Ability to effectively influence others. Demonstrated support of multi-disciplinary teams and project groups
  • Disciplined, self-driven, can work independently without supervision; shows initiative and is proactive
  • Demonstrated ability in managing projects across functions

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their 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. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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

Client-provided location(s): Evendale, OH, USA
Job ID: GE_Aerospace-GAOGAYGLOBALR5003684EXTERNALENGLOBAL
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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