Lead Robotics & Automation Engineer - Hybrid

Job Description SummaryAs a Robotics & Automation Engineer at GE Aerospace, you will be a member of the Robotics team in Turkiye. You will demonstrate ownership and accountability in projects or programs to ensure the timely development, industrialization, and technical support of industrial robotics and automation processes. In this role, you will develop and implement robotic solutions to enhance GE Aerospace's global strategy for robotics and automation processes.


Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

Job DescriptionSite Overview:

GE Aerospace has an advanced engineering center located in İstanbul, Kartal, complemented by cutting-edge laboratories in Kocaeli and Gebze. Our offices in İstanbul and Ankara provide essential support to commercial and defense engines across the country. Our highly skilled engineers at the Türkiye Technology Center contribute to GE Aerospace’s engineering work on indigenous programs, new engine programs, software development, and additive manufacturing, supporting the country’s position as an advanced aerospace hub. We are committed to a culture based on respect for people and provide professional growth opportunities for our employees. Join us and find an opportunity to shape the future of flight.

Role Overview:

The successful candidate will:

•Identify industrial robotics and automation needs of GE Aerospace facilities.•Develop industrial robot applications at Turkiye R&D laboratory.•Develop robot simulation models and off-line programs.•Implement industrial robot applications at  GE Aerospace facilities. •Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the robots and associated process equipment.•Create robotic cell/equipment technical requirements  and specifications.•Investigate latest robotics and automation technologies that can be leveraged to GE Aerospace Engineering.•Lead safety risk assessments,  design reviews and machine acceptance  activities within GE Aerospace and with equipment suppliers.•Provide direction and guidance to robotic/automation suppliers.•Manage high impact global projects for GE Aerospace. •Provide technical support to robot operators, engineers and technical workers through system troubleshooting and diagnostics.•Train operators and engineers in robot programming, maintenance and process applications.•Create and maintain project/program schedules.•Ensures the projects are meeting the requirements of the GE Aerospace Engineering QMS system and/or the requirements outlined in the appropriate NPI process/document utilized to execute a specific project. •Ensures project’s KPIs through meeting Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost goals.•Effectively collaborate with GE Aerospace Engineering and Supply Chain Teams.•Be located at GE Marmara Technology Center, Gebze – Kocaeli , TURKEY.

The Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled robotics and automation engineer with strong technical expertise, proven project management skills, and a commitment to safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) goals.

Required Qualifications:

•B.S. or a higher degree in a related engineering field.

•Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in industrial robotics and automation.•Excellent communication skills with both external and internal customers. •Proven solid project management skills.•Hands on experience in robot operations, sensors, servo systems and motion control systems.•Programming experience in one or more industrial robot brands- FANUC TPP & Karel, ABB, KUKA, MOTOMAN, etc.•Experience in off-line robot programming and simulation packages- RobCad, RoboGuide, RobotStudio, I-Grip, etc.•Process or technology knowledge in one or more disciplines – Thermal spray coating, welding, surface finishing, sealing, machining, inspection•Working knowledge of I/O, PLC and bus communication.•Ability to read mechanical/electrical drawings.•Advance English language skills.•Able and willing to travel up to 25% globally.•Ability to train and share knowledge with others•No military obligation for male candidates

Preferred Qualifications:

•Working knowledge of Machine Vision, Machine Learning,  AI, DL. •Strong awareness and experience in quality system management, Six-Sigma, Lean manufacturing, Machinery Safety.•Prior experience with gas turbine components and manufacturing processes.•Python programming•Adaptive process development•Master's degree from an accredited university or college.•Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.•Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.•Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.•Possesses a lean, continuous improvement mindset.

GE Aerospace Türkiye offers you the following:

• Being part of a dynamic global team
• Hybrid working model opportunity
• Flexible benefit plan
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Health insurance with wide coverage including spouse and children
• Fitness Benefit
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No