Senior Engineer, Industrial Networking & Cybersecurity

GE Appliances - Louisville, KY

Full-time - Senior

Louisville, KY

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Engineer, Industrial Networking & Cybersecurity at GE Appliances plays a crucial role in enhancing manufacturing processes through advanced networking solutions and cybersecurity initiatives. This position involves leading the design and integration of cyber-physical systems, ensuring secure system deployments, and collaborating with various teams to drive innovation in an Industry 4.0 environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and integration of cyber-physical systems, controls, robotics, and quality verification equipment.
• Drive secure system deployments within manufacturing facilities while championing cybersecurity best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, EHS, Digital Technology (DT), Product Design, and Quality.
• Stay on top of industry trends, particularly in factory network design and cybersecurity, to continually enhance our ecosystem.
• Evaluate solutions from various vendors, focusing on feasibility, scalability, and security.
• Mentor operational personnel on cybersecurity policies and strategies to mitigate risks.
• Develop and refine security standards tailored for our manufacturing networks.
• Conduct regular audits to assess compliance, mitigate risks, and enhance factory resilience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering/Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years in network design and administration, with a focus on manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Expertise in fieldbus network architectures and protocols, like Ethernet/IP and PROFINET.
• In-depth knowledge of industrial control systems (ICS) and SCADA.
• Hands-on experience deploying and configuring network security tools, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and network segmentation.
• Familiarity with industry cybersecurity standards and regulations.
• Proven project planning and tracking abilities.
• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written, to convey complex concepts to cross-functional teams and report progress effectively.
• Proven leadership in cross-functional projects, with a strategic, company-first decision-making approach.
• A creative thinker with a practical vision for future cyber systems in manufacturing.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Opportunities for professional development