About This Role
Job Description Summary Job Description The Robotics & Automation Leader is responsible for defining and executing the automation strategy across repair operations. This role leads the design, deployment, and lifecycle management of robotic and automated systems, ensuring safe, scalable, and reliable solutions aligned with operational and business objectives. The position provides both strategic direction and technical leadership, with accountability for standardization, project execution, and sustained performance of automation systems across multiple sites. Key Responsibilities: Automation Strategy & Standardization Define and implement automation strategy aligned with business priorities Establish and maintain global standards for robotics, PLCs, motion control, safety systems, and industrial networks Ensure solutions are scalable, repeatable, and suitable for global deployment Develop and maintain standard hardware and software architectures System Design & Deployment Lead the design, programming, and commissioning of: Industrial and collaborative robotics (e.g., ABB, Fanuc, KUKA, UR) PLC-based control systems, HMIs, drives, and tooling Vision systems and data interfaces Utilize simulation and offline programming tools to optimize system performance, cycle time, and layout Ensure robust system performance from concept through production handover Program & Project Leadership Lead automation programs from concept through implementation and handover Manage scope, schedule, cost, risks, and resource allocation Translate business requirements into technical deliverables, including Functional Design Specifications (FDS) and control narratives Manage and oversee system integrators, vendors, and contractors Lead FAT/SAT planning and execution EHS & Safety Compliance Ensure full compliance with GE Vernova EHS requirements and Life Saving Rules Design systems in accordance with applicable safety standards (ISO, ANSI, RIA, and local regulations) Lead sa