Automation Engineer Job in Leicester

Do you want to shape the future of automation for some of the world’s most unique, large-scale power and propulsion testing facilities? GE Vernova is looking for an exceptional Automation Engineer to join our Electrification team based in Whetstone, UK.

With over 130 years of experience and proven innovation, GE Vernova is leading a new era of energy. Focused on the future, GE Vernova is accelerating the shift to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. We help customers power economies and deliver electricity vital to health, safety, and quality of life.

Our Electrification solutions modernize grids, enable renewable integration, and strengthen energy systems. From software to power conversion and storage, we help create smarter, more resilient energy networks. GE Vernova’s Power Conversion & Storage business provides electrification systems that are critical to customers’ power and energy needs for their high-performance applications.

As Automation Engineer, you deliver high-quality automation installations for project testing through requirement capture, design, installation, commissioning, test programme delivery, and service support. You work hands-on with integrated hardware and software components, ensuring that automation solutions are reliable, efficient, and consistent with company standards.

You collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, customers, and suppliers to facilitate design, produce technical documentation, and drive improvements in processes and tools that help us deliver safer, more cost-effective solutions on time.

• Requirement capture and detailed design of the automation system, ensuring it is maintainable, extensible, reliable, efficient and consistent with company standards.
• Integration of the software and hardware components into one application.
• Perform factory acceptance testing and commissioning work to the company's quality procedures.

You are a detail-oriented, collaborative, and practical automation professional who thrives in a hands-on environment and enjoys solving complex technical challenges.

Advanced and demonstrated experience of implementing automation systems:

• Experience in PLC programming, HMI creation and SCADA configuration.
• Proficient in a variety of industrial communication protocols.
• Solid understanding of computer programming and software development.
• Hands-on hardware troubleshooting and software debugging experience.
• Knowledge of electrical circuit operation/design.
• Data storage, IT systems.
• Data processing and analysis.
• Industrial cyber security (IEC 62443, Perdue model).
• Substation networking (61850, PRP).

A formal education and subsequent University Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

This is a permanent position based in our Whetstone, UK office (5 days per week). Existing or the ability to obtain the higher levels of UK Security Clearance, including 'SC Clearance' and 'UK Eyes Only Clearance,' is required for this role.

We believe that strong careers are built on a variety of experiences, strong connections, and continuous development. We’re committed to providing you the tools to navigate and shape a strong career journey that aligns with a healthy work-life balance. We also prioritize fair pay, performance-based rewards, and wellbeing programs for you and your family.

By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce we help inspire others to grow, succeed, and raise the bar for everyone. Join us at GE Vernova where results can be achieved by embracing a community of belonging.