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Job Description SummaryGE 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 DescriptionEssential 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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