GE Aerospace - Louisville, KY

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Louisville, KY
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

As the Senior Facilities Engineer - Robotics/Automation, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing automation within various manufacturing processes at GE Appliances. This position is crucial for streamlining operations in assembly, fabrication, and logistical applications that are essential for the production and delivery of our products. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that these processes are not only efficient but also maintain the highest standards of product quality while adhering to both internal protocols and external regulations. You will take full technical ownership of your assigned area, which includes maintaining and improving the physical equipment within a defined production zone. In this role, you will collaborate closely with a diverse team that includes Union skilled trades maintenance technicians, hourly Team Leaders, Process Improvement Engineers, and Quality and Business Leaders. Your expertise will be vital in making critical engineering decisions regarding the equipment and processes necessary to meet the operational goals of the area. You will lead and manage all technical aspects of your assigned area, serving as the primary point of contact for any technical changes that may impact Plant Operations and Leadership. Your responsibilities will also encompass designing, simulating, installing, and monitoring automation processes to ensure they meet the highest standards of efficiency and safety. You will develop and direct a robust Preventive Maintenance plan, utilizing your skills in root cause analysis, PLC programming, and equipment troubleshooting. Additionally, you will provide hands-on training and guidance to the maintenance team and other staff on new processes and equipment, ensuring smooth implementation and operation. Your role will be integral in driving continuous improvement initiatives, upholding safety standards, and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence among maintenance employees.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage all technical aspects of the assigned area, serving as the primary point of contact for any technical changes to Plant Operations & Leadership.
  • Design, simulate, install, and monitor automation processes, ensuring they meet the highest standards of efficiency and safety.
  • Develop and direct a robust Preventive Maintenance plan, leveraging expertise in root cause analysis, PLC programming, and equipment troubleshooting.
  • Provide hands-on training and guidance to the maintenance team and other staff on new processes and equipment, ensuring smooth implementation and operation.
  • Drive process reliability through simplification, preventive maintenance, and problem-solving initiatives.
  • Uphold safety standards through Lock Out-Tag Out procedures and other safety protocols, ensuring compliance with all regulations.
  • Provide daily leadership to maintenance employees, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and adherence to 5S practices.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other technical Bachelor's Degree.
  • Proven Mechanical and Electrical/PLC Diagnostic and technical skills required.
  • Proven PLC Controls/Electrical troubleshooting a must.
  • Excellent computer skills particularly in programming and software development, specifically experience in programming robotic systems and writing PLC codes (Rockwell (Allen-Bradley), Siemens, GE, and other industry standard PLC platforms for example).
  • Previous supervisory experience and/or experience working directly with high volume manufacturing Production Operations and Union Operators.
  • Ability to implement long-term plans into day-to-day operations.
  • Proven shop floor troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills through coaching, training and positive influencing.

Nice-to-haves

  • Robotics applications knowledge.
  • Robot Kinematics/Dynamics knowledge.
  • Robot Motion Planning and Off-line Programming knowledge.
  • Minimum 5 years support operations or maintenance supervision experience.
  • Design/Tooling/new product launch background a plus.
  • Self-motivated: ability to balance multiple priorities and effectively determine level of responsiveness and resource allocation.
  • Skilled Union trades management experience.
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