Senior Instrumentation and Controls Specialist

Job Description Summary

The Senior Instrumentation and controls Specialist will act as a leader / specialist in instrumentation and measurement techniques for the site Assembly & Test Organization. In this role, you will integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within functional area(s) of expertise, be involved in long-term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage and improve site instrumentation and measurement techniques
• Collaborate with other GE test facilities to share best practices, and identify opportunities to drive consistency, simplification, and efficiency across sites
• Produce plans to ensure technical requirements, costs, and schedules are met
• Set realistic and challenging goals for the support of test operations
• Provide training and support to test design teams and operators
• Interface with both internal and external organizations and supporting functions
• Direct / coordinate the efforts of project team members in order to accomplish overall goals
• Develop action plans to anticipate and respond to problems
• Coordinate, direct, and coach the activities of operational support requirements and team members
• Provide input on other individual contributor performance, training, and development needs

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 10 years of experience in engineering, testing, instrumentations and controls experience)
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Engineering, Facilities Management, System Testing, and / or Instrumentation

Desired Characteristics

• Data Acquisition System (DAS) experience
• Experience in defining, implementing, trouble-shooting instrumentation and/or maintenance of measurement chains
• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude (PLC's, control systems)
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
• Effective problem identification and solution skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

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