GE HealthCare Principal Automation Engineer SME 

Mexico, Chihuahua 

640128063

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Expertise: Serve as the subject matter expert for automation technologies, processes, and best practices within the organization.

Project Management: Technical Lead to support and manage automation projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.

Solution Design: Develop and design automation solutions that meet business requirements, improve efficiency, and enhance quality.

Documentation:Create and maintain detailed documentation for automation processes, solutions, and project plans.

Vendor Management:Manage relationships with automation vendors and service providers to ensure the effective delivery of solutions and services.

Training:Conduct training sessions and workshops for staff to promote the adoption and effective use of automation technologies.

Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, and proactively recommend innovative solutions to enhance the organization’s automation capabilities.

- Education:

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred.

- Experience:

- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in automation engineering, with at least 3 years in a senior or SME role.

- Proven track record of successfully leading and managing complex automation projects.

- Extensive experience with automation technologies and tools such as PLCs, HMI, Vision Systems, and robotics applied in a high speed, high-volume manufacturing, and distribution center environments.

- Extensive experience with MES, SCADA systems, and software automation frameworks (e.g. FactoryTalk, Ignition, Tulip, Apriso, etc.)

- Extensive experience programming Allen Bradley PLCs, Fanuc Robots (or similar), Cognex Vision Systems, Phyton, Jaba, Visual Basic, C++,C#, LabView, etc.

- Extensive experience with best practices for industry 4.0 and best practices for cyber security.

- Extensive experience in Manufacturing Technologies Including Ultrasonic welding, 3D printing, Laser Marking and Laser Cutting, Database, 5-Axis CNC Machines, Coordinated Motion system, and RFID System

- Extensive experience with machinery safety design guidelines & standards

- Experience implementing high-speed automation technology for manufacturing within a FDA regulated industry (medical device, pharmaceutical, etc).

Technical Skills:

- Deep understanding of automation principles, methodologies, and best practices.

- Strong knowledge of control systems, instrumentation, and industrial networks.

- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and DevOps practices.

- Familiar with mechanical design software such ACAD and SolidWorks.

Soft Skills:

- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior engineers.

- Certifications:

- Relevant certifications such as Certified Automation Professional (CAP), Project Management Professional (PMP), or similar are highly desirable.

- Other Requirements:

- Ability to travel as needed for project requirements.

- Bilingual English and Spanish.