Machine Controls Specialist

GE Renewable Energy Power and Aviation
Muskegon, MI
Job Description Summary

Job Description

Job Title:

Machine Controls Specialist

Job Description Summary:

As part of the Maintenance and Facilities Team in Muskegon, the Machine Controls Specialist supports manufacturing asset and process performance improvement efforts based on shop-wide business priorities. Requires mastery of a body of machine control platforms, data collection infrastructure and project leadership to support a variety of CNC machining and automation applications.

Job Description:

This role supports availability, performance and continuous improvement of the Muskegon site manufacturing asset base.

Essential Responsibilities:
  • Effectively analyze machine and process data to identify insights, opportunities and relationships that support continuous improvement efforts.
  • Identify and drive projects that improve and sustain machine performance.
  • Establish ownership and accountability for machine control platforms. Plan for obsolescence and manage revisions effectively.
  • Create/maintain documentation for controls systems.
    • e.g. Thoroughly commented code, lists of required components, schematics & standard work instructions.
  • Collaborate with broad range of cross functional teams to support improvement efforts and execute projects.
  • Provide support to promote skills development of technical staff.

Qualifications/Requirements:
  • Associate's degree from an accredited university or college is preferred.
    • Equivalent certification and experience will be considered.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience, working with machine controls in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with the programming languages / data types described in the IEC 61131-3 standard. Examples: Ladder Diagram, Structured Text, Sequential Function Chart.

Desired Characteristics:
  • Analytical thinker - Approaches complex issues with data to make informed decisions.
  • Self-motivated - Takes initiative to identify and solve problems.
  • Willingness to learn - Eager to learn new skills and technologies.
  • Strong communicator - Can effectively present information to both technical & non-technical audiences, in both written and verbal formats.

Experience with the Following is highly preferred:
  • Machine Motion Control Platforms (e.g. Delta Tau, Fanuc, Mitsubishi)
  • PLC & HMI Integration (e.g. Omron, Allen Bradley, Automation Direct)
  • AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical
  • Machine Data Collection Interfaces (MTConnect)
  • Agile Product Development Framework
  • SQL Programming for Data Management & Analysis

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

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Posted 2026-01-15

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