Automation Engineer

Research and development are key to what we do, and you will have the opportunity to influence and play a critical role in the successful execution of programs for future surface ships, submarines and future technology programs along with the growth of a unique world class facility, its optimised operations and the development of new capabilities.

As Automation Engineer , you deliver high-quality automation installations for project testing through requirement capture, design, installation, commissioning, test programme delivery, and service support.

You work hands-on with integrated hardware and software components, ensuring that automation solutions are reliable, efficient, and consistent with company standards. You collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, customers, and suppliers to facilitate design, produce technical documentation, and drive improvements in processes and tools that help us deliver safer, more cost-effective solutions on time.

Requirement capture and detailed design of the automation system, ensuring it is maintainable, extensible, reliable, efficient and consistent with company standards.
Integration of the software and hardware components into one application.
Perform factory acceptance testing and commissioning work to the company's quality procedures.

You are a detail-oriented, collaborative, and practical automation professional who thrives in a hands-on environment and enjoys solving complex technical challenges.
Advanced and demonstrated experience of implementing automation systems
Experience in PLC programming, HMI creation and SCADA configuration
Proficient in a variety of industrial communication protocols (e.g. Familiar with industrial networks and their implementation
Solid understanding of computer programming and software development
Hands-on hardware troubleshooting and software debugging experience
Knowledge of electrical circuit operation / design

Data storage, IT systems.
Data processing and analysis.
Industrial cyber Security, (IEC 62443, Perdue model).
Substation networking (61850, PRP).

A formal education and subsequent University Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

GE Vernova is looking for an exceptional Automation Engineer to join our Electrification team based in Whetstone, UK .

GE Vernova - The Energy to Change the World

With over 130 years of experience and proven innovation, GE Vernova is leading a new era of energy. GE" carries a legacy of quality and ingenuity. "Ver" signals Earth's lush ecosystems, while "Nova" nods to a new era of lower-carbon energy we are helping to deliver.

Focused on the future, GE Vernova is accelerating the shift to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. We help customers power economies and deliver electricity vital to health, safety, and quality of life.

Our Electrification solutions modernize grids, enable renewable integration, and strengthen energy systems. From software to power conversion and storage, we help create smarter, more resilient energy networks.

GE Vernova's Power Conversion & Storage business provides electrification systems that are critical to customers' power and energy needs for their high performance applications. We work with some of the world's major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, power electronics systems, electrical drives and control technologies that evolve today's industrial processes for a cleaner, more productive future. We serve specialized sectors such as energy, marine, industry and all related services.

GE's Power Conversion business, part of GE Vernova, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers' power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world's major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.

Our engineers dedicated to Naval get involved in solving exciting challenges through leading the development and delivery of the engineering aspects of our projects. Projects that range from designing, de-risking and delivery of new power / propulsion and energy system solutions alongside digital & automation technologies to our UK and international customers both to surface and submarine systems., Addressing the urgent need to build a more sustainable electric power system while improving the trajectory of climate change emissions are global priorities, and we take our responsibility seriously. We play a significant role in leading a new era of energy.

Our technology helps generate approximately twenty-five percent of the world's electricity today, and we are working to power the rest. If we want the future of energy to be different, then join us and be the difference. Together, we are the Energy of Change!

We believe that strong careers are built on a variety of experiences, strong connections, and continuous development. We're committed to providing you the tools to navigate and shape a strong career journey that aligns with a healthy work-life balance. We also prioritize fair pay, performance-based rewards, and wellbeing programs for you and your family. Inclusion & Diversity

By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce we help inspire others to grow, succeed, and raise the bar for everyone.

Join us at GE Vernova where results can be achieved by embracing a community of belonging.