Industrial Software Specialist - Automation & Controls

Job description

3069233
Additional Cities

Other
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Power
Business Segment

Power Automation & Controls
Function

Services
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Role Summary/Purpose

With a specific focus on GE Software solutions, this role will support the specification, development, installation, commissioning, and ongoing lifecycle maintenance of industrial control systems solutions for our installed base of customers in North America. This role will provide technical support as needed, remotely and at customer sites, for all planned and non-planned installation / maintenance support activities.

Essential Responsibilities

As the Industrial Software Specialist - Automation & Controls, you will:

·  Lead in the design, development and installation of SCADA and HMI systems using GE Software
·  Assist in the design, development and installation of new and retrofit control systems using GE PLC Controllers and I / O system    
·  Conduct studies and research to determine software (and related hardware) requirements for projects
·  Design, develop, document PLC, HMI, and SCADA program code
·  Analyze engineering and financial requirements of proposed projects and support ITO with development of proposals
·  Serve as consultant to both customers and GE management regarding best practice resolutions of complex problems
·  Proactively develop and implement measures to improve operations and customer satisfaction
·  Promote GE controls solutions in front of customers during commercial presentations and other events
·  Liaise with GE support associated with hardware and software engineering
·  Provide support to establish test environments and perform customer factory acceptance tests
·  Provide formal / informal customer training that may be conducted at a GE facility or at customer sites 

Qualifications/Requirements

·  Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university or college
·  Minimum of 10 years of progressive responsibility / experience in industrial automation control systems, including industrial controls systems and Cimplicity software suites, analog and digital control systems circuits, and instrumentation with the usage of instruments for data recording and troubleshooting ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

·  Ability and willingness to travel 60% of the time, both domestically and internationally
Desired Characteristics

·  Working knowledge of industrial SCADA and HMI systems
·  Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
·  Working knowledge of Windows computer systems and basic networking
·  Installation and Commissioning engineering support for a new control system or control system upgrade
·  Planned maintenance or upgrade support for an existing controls systems installation
·  Emergency services support for an existing installation
·  Technical support to develop engineering solutions for a customer
·  Experience with Marine applications

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About Us

GE is the world’s Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

GE Power is a world leader in power generation with deep domain expertise that helps customers deliver electricity from a wide spectrum of fuel sources. We are transforming the electricity industry with the digital power plant, the world’s largest & most efficient gas turbine, full balance of plant solutions and our data-leveraging software. Our innovative technologies and digital offerings help make power and water more affordable, reliable, accessible and sustainable.

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Primary Country

United States