Lead AI & Robotics Project Engineer

GE Vernova is seeking a Lead AI & Robotics Project Engineer to deploy robotic systems and AI/ML applications in its gas-insulated switchgear & power electronic drive factory. This role involves identifying, designing, and implementing solutions to improve productivity, quality, and safety, while ensuring scalability. The engineer will also act as the primary interface between factory operations and digital technology teams, integrating robotics and AI systems with platforms like SAP, MES, and Windchill.

Must Have

• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify automation, robotization, and AI/ML opportunities
• Lead and coordinate robotics and AI projects from concept to handover
• Serve as a key partner for leveraging AI capabilities, coaching teams, and developing AI use cases
• Act as the primary interface between operational teams and IT/digital stakeholders
• Validate end-to-end data flow and system compatibility
• Support network infrastructure planning, cybersecurity, and digital architecture
• Contribute to the factory’s robotics, automation, and digitalization roadmap
• Support design and improvement of test and control concepts for switchgear
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics) or related field
• Proven experience delivering Robotics & Automation projects in manufacturing environments
• Hands-on experience applying AI/ML to operations
• Strong communication skills in German and English
• Programming sophisticated PLC programs (Siemens TIA Portal, Omron SYSMAC Studio)

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive compensation & benefits package
• Programs supporting a healthy, balanced lifestyle
• Opportunities for career growth through on-the-job learning and development

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead AI & Robotics Project Engineer to drive the deployment of robotic systems and AI/ML applications in our gas-insulated switchgear & power electronic drive factory.

In this dual-role position, you will be responsible for: Identifying, designing, and implementing robotics and AI/ML solutions that improve productivity, quality, and safety, while enabling scalability across other similar factories. Acting as the primary interface between factory operations and digital technology teams (IT/OT), ensuring seamless integration of robotics and AI systems within our digital ecosystem (including SAP, MES, Windchill, and related platforms).

Job Description

Responsibilities (What you will do):

• Analyze manufacturing processes in close collaboration with cross-functional teams to proactively identify automation, robotization, and AI/ML opportunities.
• Lead and coordinate the planning, execution, and delivery of robotics and AI projects—from concept and business case through design, testing, commissioning, and handover—working with internal stakeholders (engineering, operations, maintenance, safety, quality) and external vendors/integrators.
• Serve as a key partner for the site to leverage AI capabilities (including AMP with GE Vernova): Coach and upskill teams on AI technologies and tools and guide functions in identifying, shaping, and developing their own AI use cases.
• Act as the primary interface between operational teams and IT/digital stakeholders to align business needs and technical requirements, ensuring robust integration of robotics, automation, and AI systems with enterprise platforms (e.g., SAP, MES, Windchill).
• Validate end-to-end data flow and system compatibility, including master data, production orders, traceability, and real-time data capture and usage.
• Support network infrastructure planning, cybersecurity compliance, and overall digital architecture design to enable secure, scalable deployment of robotic and AI solutions.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the factory’s robotics, automation, and digitalization roadmap, ensuring alignment with broader business and technology strategies.
• Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of test and control concepts for gas-insulated high-voltage switchgear and associated drives to ensure robust quality control and quality assurance.

Requirements (What you will bring):

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics) or any related field for Robotics & AI.
• Experience: Proven experience in successfully delivering Robotics & Automation projects in manufacturing environments, combined with hands-on experience applying AI/ML to operations (for example: analysis, time-series forecasting and anomaly detection, computer vision for quality/inspection, optimization, and basic NLP/LLM use cases).
• Languages: Strong communication skills in German and English, both written and spoken.
• Skills: Programming sophisticated PLC programs (for example: Siemens TIA Portal, Omron SYSMAC Studio)

Benefits Available to You:

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)

• Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
• A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
• GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

About our company:

GE Vernova is a planned, purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses of Advanced Research, Consulting Services, and Financial Services. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova | The Energy of Change

About our Business:

Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, is focused on bringing together technologies and expertise to help solve the toughest power system challenges, accelerating the global transition to a more resilient and reliable grid. GE Vernova Grid Solutions: Advancing a Resilient Global Power Grid

Culture & Inclusion:

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background, and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Please click here to learn more:

Advancing safe, responsible, and equitable working conditions (gevernova.com)

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No