PETO Electrical Engineer

General Electric Company

$95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
  • 4+ years of engineering experience focused on industrial test facilities and control systems.
  • Proficiency in designing and maintaining electrical schematics and control systems.
  • Experience with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and VFDs.
  • Ability to author technical documentation, SOPs, and equipment specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the technical authority on electrical equipment and control systems.
  • Coordinate and manage engineering requests from inception to completion.
  • Design and maintain detailed electrical schematics and diagrams.
  • Oversee programming and optimization of facility control systems.
  • Author technical documentation and standard operating procedures.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on hardware integration and system validation.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.

Benefits

  • Working in a critical role driving innovation in electrical testing environments.
  • Opportunity to be a Subject Matter Expert in a specialized field.
  • Engagement in cross-functional teamwork for holistic problem-solving.
  • Access to advanced testing technologies and systems.
  • Contribution to the safety and reliability of test facility operations.
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer – Test Facility and Controls  
Location: Evendale, Ohio
Shift: 1st Shift
Department: Production Engine Test Operations (PETO)

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Electrical Engineer to serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for our test facility equipment and specialized control systems. In this pivotal role, you will act as the primary technical authority for facility infrastructure, bridging the gap between operational needs and engineering solutions. You will coordinate directly with the Test Facilities Engineering department to manage engineering requests, design and maintain test infrastructure systems, produce precise technical drawings, and ensure the safety, reliability, and optimization of our advanced testing environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Technical Leadership (SME): Serve as the definitive technical authority on all electrical equipment, power distribution, and control systems within the test facilities; troubleshoot complex system failures and guide long-term infrastructure upgrades.
  • Request & Project Coordination: Act as the primary liaison for the Test Facilities Engineering department to evaluate, prioritize, scope, and execute internal engineering requests from inception to completion.
  • Engineering Documentation: Design, modify, and maintain detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and P&IDs
  • Controls & Automation: Oversee, program, and optimize facility control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, data acquisition (DAQ) hardware, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
  • Technical Specifications: Author comprehensive technical documentation, equipment specifications, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and bill of materials (BOM) for procurement and installation.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with mechanical engineers, facility technicians, safety teams, and external contractors to execute hardware integration, commissioning, and system validation.
  • Compliance & Safety: Ensure all electrical designs and facility equipment strictly adhere to relevant industry standards and safety regulations.

Required Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering,  Automation Engineering, or a similar engineering field.
  • Experience: 4+ years of progressive engineering experience, specifically focused on industrial test facilities, complex control systems, or plant automation.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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