General Electric Company

Sr Application Operations Engineer

General Electric Company$85K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field with varying years of experience based on education level.
  • Military experience may count towards professional experience.
  • Technical expertise in hardware/software solutions for manufacturing or testing environments is essential.
  • Strong understanding of machine connectivity and integration of industrial I/O and sensors.
  • Ability to interpret electrical schematics and engineering drawings to support troubleshooting activities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead deployment and configuration of hardware-enabled applications in manufacturing environments.
  • Enhance digital factory capabilities focusing on machine connectivity and IoT devices.
  • Provide technical support for various site-specific software platforms in production.
  • Assist with National Instruments platforms and instrumentation for data acquisition.
  • Support additive manufacturing technologies and related application workflows.
  • Monitor system performance, resolve incidents, and implement continuous improvements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify root causes and preventive actions.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for hands-on experience with cutting-edge manufacturing technologies.
  • Work in a fast-paced, innovative environment focused on continuous improvement.
  • Collaboration with multiple departments including engineering and operations.
  • Engagement with emerging technologies in connectivity and data systems.
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
The Sr. Application Operations Engineer will serve as a key technical owner for hardware-connected applications and manufacturing technology integrations across shop, lab, and test environments. This role partners closely with DT, engineering, manufacturing, and operations leadership to deploy, support, and improve digital solutions that directly enable Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) priorities.

In this role, you will work at the intersection of software, hardware, and manufacturing operations, translating shopfloor and engineering needs into stable, secure, and high-performing technical solutions. You will support and improve connected systems involving machine connectivity, industrial I/O, sensors, IoT-enabled devices, National Instruments platforms, data acquisition, HMI/SCADA, and additive manufacturing / 3D printing-related technologies. The role also requires the ability to work effectively with electronic hardware, interpret schematics, and read engineering drawings and prints to support troubleshooting, integration, and implementation activities.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical depth, hands-on troubleshooting capability, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement in manufacturing technology environments.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Lead the deployment, configuration, integration, support, and continuous improvement of hardware-enabled applications and connected manufacturing technologies.
  • Support digital factory capabilities including machine connectivity, industrial I/O, sensor enablement, IoT/edge devices, data acquisition, mobility, and equipment-to-application integration.
  • Provide technical support for site-specific software and platforms such as factory management, analytics, HMI/SCADA, test applications, and connected engineering tools.
  • Support National Instruments-based platforms, instrumentation, and data acquisition environments used in lab, test, and manufacturing applications.
  • Support additive manufacturing / 3D printing systems and related workflows, including equipment interfaces, application support, and troubleshooting where applicable.
  • Interpret electrical and electronic schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering prints to support system integration, issue resolution, and equipment/application interfacing.
  • Monitor application and system performance, identify issues, and implement solutions to ensure reliability, availability, and performance.
  • Respond to and resolve user-, customer-, and system-reported incidents involving applications, hardware interfaces, instrumentation, or connected equipment, minimizing downtime and business impact.
  • Partner with DT, engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, and equipment stakeholders to identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Maintain awareness of deployments, infrastructure updates, and equipment changes that may affect system availability, and proactively prevent disruptions.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for system configurations, application integrations, hardware interfaces, support procedures, and technical standards.
  • Ensure conformance with established architecture, standards, cybersecurity expectations, and operational support practices.
  • Identify opportunities to improve reliability, standardization, automation, and supportability across connected systems and applications.
  • Work independently on projects while contributing across the team, managing scope, priorities, and execution against deadlines.
  • Partner with users, product/service owners, and operational leaders on new capability introductions, changes, and transitions to steady-state support.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college with minimum of 2 years of professional experience OR Associates degree with minimum of 5 years of professional experience OR High School Diploma with minimum of 7 years of professional experience
  • Note: Military experience is equivalent to professional experience
  • Eligibility Requirement:
  • -Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.  We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job.

Desired Characteristics:

Technical Expertise

  • Experience supporting hardware/software solutions in a shop floor manufacturing, lab, or test environment
  • Experience with machine connectivity, industrial I/O, instrumentation, sensors, and equipment integration
  • Experience with IoT / edge-connected devices and data acquisition architecture
  • Experience with National Instruments hardware/software, DAQ systems, or automated test environments
  • Experience supporting HMI/SCADA, factory management, analytics, or digital manufacturing applications
  • Experience with 3D printing / additive manufacturing systems and related workflows
  • Understanding of electronic systems and components in support of troubleshooting, integration, and equipment interfacing
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings / prints
  • Experience with SQL, scripting, application servers, web-based tools, and systems integration
  • Experience with networking infrastructure in operational or industrial environments
  • Ability to apply technical standards and architecture concepts to support and project work
  • Interest in current and emerging technologies demonstrated through training, job experience, and/or industry activities

Business Acumen

  • Understands key cross-functional concepts that impact manufacturing and operations
  • Aware of business priorities and organizational dynamics
  • Understands the importance of aligning digital and hardware-enabled solutions to SQDC priorities

Leadership

  • Works independently while knowing when to seek guidance or escalate
  • Helps drive technical direction within assigned systems, integrations, or projects
  • Supports team success through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and mentoring where appropriate
  • Identifies and raises issues, risks, constraints, and improvement opportunities

Personal Attributes

  • High level of energy and enthusiasm with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated customer focus and commitment to practical, high-value solutions
  • Change-oriented and proactive in identifying and implementing improvements
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
  • Self-motivated and passionate about learning new technologies
  • Open-minded to new ideas, perspectives, and methods
  • Quality- and cost-driven with strong attention to reliability and performance

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

About General Electric Company

GE Healthcare provides medical technology, intelligent devices, and care solutions. They offer medical imaging, information technologies, medical diagnostics, patient monitoring systems, performance improvement, drug discovery, and biopharmaceutical manufacturing technologies. GE Healthcare's mission is to improve patient care and outcomes by providing innovative healthcare solutions. Their technologies are used in hospitals, clinics, research institutions, and pharmaceutical companies worldwide to diagnose and treat various medical conditions.

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168,000 employees
Market Cap
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Industry
Net Income
$5.7 billion
Founded
1892
5 Year Trend
-9.1%
Revenue
$79.6 billion
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