The KPO Specialist provides critical technical support to the KPO Workshop, acting as the primary resource for design, engineering documentation, and automation programming. Working under the guidance of Lean Leader, this role ensures all physical builds and tooling solutions meet rigorous Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards. This is a technical individual contributor role with a structured career progression path toward Assistant Engineer or Automation Engineer positions.
Essential Responsibilities :
Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• Design & Engineering: Draft and maintain detailed engineering drawings, 3D models, and single-line diagrams for custom tooling and workshop fixtures.
• EHS & Material Compliance: Ensure all materials, components, and design features utilized in shop-floor builds strictly adhere to site EHS policies and regulatory safety standards.
• Automation Support: Support the implementation of entry-to-mid-level automation projects, including the configuration and troubleshooting of electrical controllers and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Technical Collaboration: Partner with the KPO Supervisor to translate concepts into functional hardware; act as a technical liaison when working with external vendors to deliver specialized automation solutions.
• Workshop Support: Assist the KPO team with the technical aspects of "Moonshine" projects, ensuring that electrical and mechanical components are integrated safely and accurately.
• Documentation: Maintain technical files, design specifications, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all tooling and automation builds.
Qualifications/Requirements
• Technical Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent).
• Intermediate knowledge of electrical systems, sensors, and PLC programming (Ladder Logic/Function Block Diagram/Structured Text).
• Proven ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics.
Desired Characteristics :
Precision & Attention to Detail: Commitment to accuracy in engineering documentation and safety protocols.
Collaborative Mindset: Ability to communicate technical requirements effectively to the KPO Supervisor and cross-functional manufacturing teams.
Safety-First Mentality: High awareness of industrial safety standards and risk mitigation in design.
Commitment to Growth: Eagerness to expand skills in automation and control theory to advance toward engineering roles.
Vendor Management: Ability to provide basic oversight and technical direction to external contractors or suppliers.
GE Vernova is a purpose-built energy technology company on a mission to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world.
It is made up of three businesses -- Power, Wind, and Electrification -- with focus on accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life.
The world needs more energy, smarter energy. With energy demand expected to grow by more than 50% in the next 20 years, we are continuously innovating to meet the moment…like we have for the past 130 years. The Energy of Change and relentless optimism are what drive us – it’s about never giving up and seeing what’s possible so that we deliver the energy technologies the world needs right now and for generations to come.
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