About the role
Job Description Summary
GE Vernova’s Gas Power business engineers advanced, efficient natural gas-powered technologies and services, along with decarbonization solutions that aim to help electrify a lower carbon future. It is a global leader in gas turbines and power plant technologies and services with the industry’s largest installed base
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Advanced Automation & Robotics Support
* Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize robotic systems, automated equipment, and manufacturing cells used in production. * Perform advanced fault isolation across integrated systems including robots, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives, conveyors, end-of-arm tooling, safety circuits, and peripheral equipment. * Diagnose and resolve complex equipment issues involving multiple failure modes across electrical, mechanical, controls, and process interactions. * Lead technical troubleshooting during high-impact downtime events, using a systematic approach to identify root cause and restore operation safely and efficiently. * Evaluate recurring failures and chronic equipment losses to determine whether issues stem from component wear, programming logic, process variation, setup conditions, operator interaction, or system design limitations. * Serve as the escalation point for difficult automation and robotics problems that cannot be resolved through standard maintenance practices.
Controls, Programming, and Diagnostics
* Troubleshoot and support PLC logic, robot programs, CNC interfaces, servo systems, VFDs, and HMI-controlled processes. * Perform I/O diagnostics, signal tracing, device verification, and communication troubleshooting across control panels and machine networks. * Make controlled program edits, parameter adjustments, and recovery changes within approved procedures and change management expectations. * Analyze alarms, faults, interlocks, sequence issues, and machine state conditions to identify hidden causes of equipment stoppage or performance degradation. * Support backup, restoration, and version control of robot, PLC, and HMI programs in coordination with engineering and controls teams. * Assist in validating control system changes and startup performance after repairs, upgrades, or process adjustments.
Reliability, Root Cause, and Continuous Improvement
* Drive a structured troubleshooting culture using root cause analysis tools such as 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams, fault trees, Pareto review, and failure trend analysis. * Investigate chronic downtime, nuisance faults, repeat failures, and intermittent issues with the goal of eliminating recurrence. * Identify weak points in equipment design, maintenance strategy, spare parts readiness, component selection, or operating practice and recommend durable corrective actions. * Participate in and support reliability-centered maintenance activities including PM optimization, predictive maintenance, spare parts strategy, FMEA, TPM, and critical asset planning. * Use historical downtime data, alarm history, failure patterns, and maintenance records to prioritize improvement efforts. * Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions that improve machine reliability, process stability, throughput, and safety.
System Integration & Technical Improvement
* Support automation engineers with equipment upgrades, controls modifications, retrofits, and integration of new automation technologies. * Participate in commissioning, startup, debug, and validation of new robotic cells, automation systems, and production equipment. * Assist in proving out system functionality after installation or major maintenance, including verification of machine performance, safety systems, communications, and process repeatability. * Recommend and help implement improvements to increase equipment robustness, reduce cycle interruptions, improve fault recovery, and simplify maintenance access. * Support integration and troubleshooting of industrial communication systems including EtherNet/IP, Profinet, device-level networks, remote I/O, and smart instrumentation. * Contribute technical input to capital projects, controls upgrades, and equipment redesign efforts based on hands-on operational experience.
Production and Process Support
* Respond rapidly to equipment downtime while balancing immediate recovery with thorough technical evaluation. * Work cross-functionally with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve process-related automation issues that affect output, scrap, repeatability, or product quality. * Distinguish between machine faults, process faults, programming issues, setup errors, and operator-driven variation in order to apply the right corrective action. * Support product and process changeovers requiring advanced equipment adjustment, reteaching, recalibration, or program verification. * Assist in developing robust recovery methods for process interruptions to minimize scrap and unplanned downtime. * Provide technical mentorship and guidance to maintenance technicians and operators on equipment behavior, fault recovery, and basic troubleshooting practices.
Documentation, Standardization, and Knowledge Capture
* Maintain detailed records of troubleshooting findings, root cause conclusions, corrective actions, program changes, and equipment modifications. * Update electrical schematics, troubleshooting guides, recovery procedures, PM documents, and maintenance work instructions as needed. * Document lessons learned from major failures and support creation of troubleshooting standards to improve future response. * Help build technical documentation that improves repeatability, accelerates diagnosis, and reduces dependency on tribal knowledge. * Ensure all repairs, modifications, and adjustments are properly communicated and recorded in accordance with site procedures.
Safety, Risk Reduction, and Compliance
* Follow all GE Vernova, local site, and regulatory safety requirements related to electrical systems, robotics, automation equipment, and machine safeguarding. * Execute and support lockout/tagout, arc flash awareness, stored energy isolation, and machine safety verification activities. * Troubleshoot and maintain safety systems including light curtains, interlocks, guarding, safety relays, safety PLCs, and emergency stop circuits. * Identify equipment conditions that create safety, quality, or reliability risk and escalate or correct them appropriately. * Support safe startup and restart of automated systems following maintenance, fault recovery, or system modification.
Qualifications/Requirements
* Associate degree, technical diploma, or certification in one of the following: * Mechatronics * Robotics * Industrial Automation * Electrical Technology * Mechanical Technology * Controls Technology or equivalent hands-on experience * 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing, automation, robotics, or advanced maintenance environment. * Demonstrated experience troubleshooting integrated industrial equipment beyond routine component replacement. * Working knowledge of: * industrial robotics * PLC-controlled systems * industrial electrical systems * servo and motion systems * mechanical power transmission * pneumatic and hydraulic systems * machine safety systems * Flexibility: Willingness to work A, B, or C Shift. * A: 5AM - 3:30PM (MON, TUES, WED, TH) * B: 3:30PM - 2AM (MON, TUES, WED, TH) * C: 6AM - 6:30PM (FRI, SAT, SUN)
Desired Education/Experience
* Experience supporting complex automated manufacturing systems with multiple integrated subsystems. * Experience with industrial robots and cobots such as: * FANUC * KUKA * ABB * Yaskawa Motoman * Familiarity with PLC and controls platforms such as: * Siemens * Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley * Experience with: * servo drives and motion control * VFDs and motor control systems * industrial networks such as EtherNet/IP and Profinet * vision systems * automated conveyors and material handling * safety PLCs and machine guarding systems * data collection or condition monitoring tools * Experience participating in root cause investigations, reliability improvement efforts, and startup/commissioning activities. * Ability to read and interpret: * electrical schematics * ladder logic * panel layouts * P&IDs * mechanical drawings * robot and automation documentation
Key Skills
* Advanced troubleshooting and fault isolation * Root cause analysis and structured problem solving * Robotics and automation system diagnostics * PLC, HMI, and controls troubleshooting * Electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic diagnostics * Ability to diagnose intermittent and systemic failures * Strong technical judgment under production pressure * Continuous improvement and reliability mindset * Clear communication across maintenance, engineering, and operations teams * Technical documentation and knowledge sharing * Ability to work independently on complex problems with limited supervision
Other Requirements/Responsibilities
* Obey all safety rules including wearing personal protective equipment such as safety toe shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection in designated areas. * Comply with all practices and procedures including the GE Vernova Bangor Handbook, the Code of Mutual Respect, and the GE Vernova Spirit & Letter. * Qualify for and utilize specialized personal protective equipment (e.g. respirator, arc flash and fall protection), as required for the position. * Perform a diverse range of tasks and responsibilities by effectively utilizing cross-training and multi-skilling. This includes, but is not limited to, operating multiple machines simultaneously within the same shop/area and based on business needs. * Foster a safety culture by engaging in and supporting Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) audits, training sessions, related activities, and compliance with Life-Saving Rules (LSR). * Ensure that all products consistently meet or exceed the quality standards and customer expectations. Additionally, identify and address any quality issues promptly to maintain high standards and customer satisfaction. * Deliver the products/services right the first time, every time, with focus, using standard work and lean to ensure both safety and quality objectives are met and sustained. * Embrace innovation and a continuous improvement/lean mindset through collaborative efforts with Safety/Quality/Delivery/Cost/Culture initiatives supporting the overall success of the Bangor and GE Vernova Teams. * Innovate and solve problems rapidly with rigor, transparency, and to Stop Work when needed. * Complete all required certifications promptly and within designated timeframes. * Adhere to established company standard work procedures and continuously seek process improvements. * Complete all required training promptly and thoroughly. * Treat others with dignity and respect while being committed to proactively solving problems, raising concerns, and working collaboratively as one team. * Communicate with transparency, integrity, and respect to foster positive working relationships. * Take ownership of work and roles/responsibilities so each individual and each team is accountable for delivering on commitments.
Job Assessment/Interview Requirements
* Must successfully pass an assessment to demonstrate knowledge and ability in utilizing significant mechanical, electrical, and programmable logic controller experience and troubleshooting. * Interview based role
Pay Transparency: The starting pay rate for this position is $43.2016/hr plus a 10% shift bonus. The position will remain open until a candidate is identified for offer.
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