Job Description SummaryThe controls engineer will report directly to the reliability focal in the Asheville CMC manufacturing facility. This role is critical to driving business needs across the site, managing complex issues within functional areas of expertise, and will be heavily involved in identifying, designing, developing, and maintaining control systems, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and optimizing system performance.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

Analyze and resolve safety issues in a timely manner.Modify various control platforms (PLC, HMI, Alarm Management) on the site as required.Support engineers and maintenance in troubleshooting and commissioning of new equipment.Supports root cause failure analysis and execute corrective actions for complex and/or repetitive problems.Aid in development of KPI’s of strategic areas to help focus site resources.Provides troubleshooting support and recommendations to operating units on equipment repair/reliability.Provides input into the maintenance budget, specifically to identify infrastructure and non-routine spending requirements.Hard drive recoveryDT integration to maintenanceThis role will be the point person for data ingestion from the machines to Historian.Utilization of advanced diagnostic tools and techniques including, but not limited to Historian, OpsVision, data logger, Fluke analyzer, etc.Coordinate projects within the maintenance department as well as other disciplines to find root cause with repeat issues.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of controls engineering experience)

Desired Characteristics

Minimum 1.5 years of controls engineering experience.Hands-on knowledge and experience with various types of instrumentation and electrical systems, equipment, and softwareExperience with any of the following platforms: Allen Bradley, Fanuc, SiemensHumble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learnTransparent: Shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructivelyFocused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committedStrong communicator, decision-maker, collaborativeProblem-solver, analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. 

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General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.​

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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: Yes