Job Description SummaryThe AME Leader - Robotics, Automation, AI & Digital will lead the Wind Manufacturing roadmap and execution for robotics, automation, AI, and digital manufacturing solutions. This role is responsible for building and deploying advanced manufacturing technologies that improve safety, ergonomics, quality, productivity, connectivity, and process insight across the wind manufacturing network.
Job DescriptionRole SummaryThis leader will own the robotics, automation, AI, and digital manufacturing strategy for Wind . The role will build the automation roadmap, deploy robotics and machine control solutions, improve machine connectivity and data capture, enable analytics for process monitoring, and lead digital factory transition in partnership with cross-functional teams.
Essential Responsibilities- Lead the Wind Manufacturing roadmap for robotics, automation, AI, and digital manufacturing
- Build and deploy robotics, automation, and machine control solutions across plants
- Improve machine connectivity, data capture, and integration of manufacturing data systems
- Enable analytics and digital tools for process monitoring, control, and decision support
- Lead AI / ML (machine learning) modeling for targeted manufacturing processes and use cases
- Drive digital factory transition in partnership with operations, engineering, quality, and IT/OT teams
- Lead technology selection, specifications, sourcing support, vendor engagement, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and handoff to operations
- Support product launches and capacity expansion through scalable automation and digital solutions
- Improve ergonomics and safety through robotics and automation deployment
- Standardize automation architecture, controls concepts, connectivity approaches, and digital methods across sites
- Build technical capability within the AME organization for robotics, digital, and AI-enabled manufacturing
- Drive measurable business outcomes in productivity, quality, uptime, and cost.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree or above in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline
- Minimum 7-10 years experience in advanced manufacturing, automation, robotics, controls, digital manufacturing, or Industry 4.0 deployment in a complex industrial environment
- Experience with machine controls, robotics, PLC / HMI, data systems integration, and/or AI / ML enabled manufacturing applications
- Experience leading technical teams and cross-functional deployment programs
- Strong problem-solving, project management, and stakeholder management skills
Desired Characteristics- Experience in wind manufacturing, heavy industrial automation, digital factory systems, or smart manufacturing
- Knowledge of machine connectivity, industrial data capture, OT/IT integration, and process analytics
- Experience with robotics deployment, automation ROI evaluation, and controls validation
- Strong lean manufacturing and continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to influence across functions and standardize technology solutions across multiple sites
Eligibility Qualifications- This position would be located at either site in Greenville, SC / Schenectady, NY or Pensacola, FL
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $144,000.00 and $240,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 30, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
