Automation Engineer

Job Description Summary

GE's Power Conversion business, part of GE Vernova, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers' power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world's major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.

Our engineers dedicated to Naval are involved in solving exciting challenges through leading the development and delivery of the engineering aspects of our projects. Projects that range from designing, de-risking and delivery of new power / propulsion and energy system solutions alongside digital & automation technologies to our UK and international customers both to surface and submarine systems.

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• The Automation Engineer will be responsible for every part of the project delivery lifecycle including:
• Requirement capture and detailed design of the automation system, ensuring it is maintainable, extensible, reliable, efficient and consistent with company standards. Integration of the software and hardware components into one application. Verification/validation of the system complete with hardware including with the power system under test.
• Liaise with the other teams and disciplines within the company and customers and suppliers at all levels to facilitate the design and produce requirements and other system documents.
• Provide maintenance, fault finding, diagnosis, repair, and upgrades/development as required.
• Perform factory acceptance testing and commissioning work to the company's quality procedures.
• Participate in Design reviews.
• Assist in other areas of the business as required.

• Degree in engineering, computer science, or related field.
• Existing or the ability to obtain the higher levels of UK Security Clearance including "SC Clearance" and "UK Eyes Only Clearance "are required for this role.
• Experience of implementing automation systems.
• Experience in PLC programming, HMI creation and SCADA configuration.
• Proficient in a variety of industrial communication protocols (e.g. Modbus, Profinet, EtherCAT, OPC-UA).
• Familiar with industrial networks and their implementation.
• Solid understanding of computer programming and software development.
• Hands-on hardware troubleshooting and software debugging experience.

• Challenging and exciting projects.
• A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement in a global company.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and creativity.
• Attractive compensation.
• Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
• 26 days' vacation + bank holidays.