Lead AI & Robotics Project Engineer

Ge Vernova
Oberentfelden, Switzerland
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English, German
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Oberentfelden, Switzerland

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence
Computer Vision
Computer Programming
Digital Architecture
Digital Technology
Network Architecture
SAP Applications
Data Streaming
Windchill
Large Language Models
Tia Portal
Real Time Data
Data Management

Job description

In this dual-role position, you will be responsible for: Identifying, designing, and implementing robotics and AI/ML solutions that improve productivity, quality, and safety, while enabling scalability across other similar factories. Acting as the primary interface between factory operations and digital technology teams (IT/OT), ensuring seamless integration of robotics and AI systems within our digital ecosystem (including SAP, MES, Windchill, and related platforms)., * Analyze manufacturing processes in close collaboration with cross-functional teams to proactively identify automation, robotization, and AI/ML opportunities.

  • Lead and coordinate the planning, execution, and delivery of robotics and AI projects-from concept and business case through design, testing, commissioning, and handover-working with internal stakeholders (engineering, operations, maintenance, safety, quality) and external vendors/integrators.
  • Serve as a key partner for the site to leverage AI capabilities (including AMP with GE Vernova): Coach and upskill teams on AI technologies and tools and guide functions in identifying, shaping, and developing their own AI use cases.
  • Act as the primary interface between operational teams and IT/digital stakeholders to align business needs and technical requirements, ensuring robust integration of robotics, automation, and AI systems with enterprise platforms (e.g., SAP, MES, Windchill).
  • Validate end-to-end data flow and system compatibility, including master data, production orders, traceability, and real-time data capture and usage.
  • Support network infrastructure planning, cybersecurity compliance, and overall digital architecture design to enable secure, scalable deployment of robotic and AI solutions.
  • Contribute to the development and execution of the factory's robotics, automation, and digitalization roadmap, ensuring alignment with broader business and technology strategies.
  • Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of test and control concepts for gas-insulated high-voltage switchgear and associated drives to ensure robust quality control and quality assurance.

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics) or any related field for Robotics & AI.
  • Experience: Proven experience in successfully delivering Robotics & Automation projects in manufacturing environments, combined with hands-on experience applying AI/ML to operations (for example: analysis, time-series forecasting and anomaly detection, computer vision for quality/inspection, optimization, and basic NLP/LLM use cases).
  • Languages: Strong communication skills in German and English, both written and spoken.
  • Skills: Programming sophisticated PLC programs (for example: Siemens TIA Portal, Omron SYSMAC Studio)

Benefits & conditions

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)

  • Our compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
  • A healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.
  • GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.

About the company

GE Vernova is a planned, purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses of Advanced Research, Consulting Services, and Financial Services. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world's challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova | The Energy of Change About our Business: Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, is focused on bringing together technologies and expertise to help solve the toughest power system challenges, accelerating the global transition to a more resilient and reliable grid. GE Vernova Grid Solutions: Advancing a Resilient Global Power Grid

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