Senior Robotics Engineer (Louisville)

At GE Appliances, we're advancing manufacturing through automation, robotics, and smart engineering. As a Senior Robotics Engineer, you'll lead the design and delivery of automation solutions that improve how we build our products.This is a hands-on role with leadership responsibility—ideal for someone who enjoys taking projects from concept through launch and making a real impact on the plant floor.In this role, you will:Lead robotic and automation system design, integration, troubleshooting, and technical support.Drive productivity through automation projects.Develop and enforce robotic, electrical, controls, and safety standards.Mentor engineers and cross-functional teams on robotics, controls, vision, and safety best practices.Evaluate emerging technologies in robotics, machine vision, simulation, and emulation.Required Technical Qualifications:5+ years of hands-on robotics and controls engineering experience.Technical engineering degree or equivalent experience.Strong FANUC and/or ABB robot experience, including electrical/mechanical systems and programming.Experience with ROBOGUIDE and/or RobotStudio.Knowledge of 2D/3D vision-guided robotic applications.Experience with DCS/SafeMove and robotic safety systems.Working knowledge of Studio 5000 Logix and PLC-to-robot interfaces.Experience specifying, sourcing, installing, and qualifying robotic automation equipment.Familiarity with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Creo.Hands-on mechanical/electrical skills, including wiring connectors, sensors, cameras, and encoders.Strong machine vision knowledge, including FANUC iRVision, Cognex, and Keyence systems.Ability to work with cross-functional teams and communicate technical status clearly to leadership, engineers, operators, and skilled trades.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related engineering field.Experience with RSLogix/Studio 5000.Robot tooling and fixturing design experience.Programming experience in Python, C, C++, C#, VB, or VB.NET.Experience with Emulate3D and physics-based virtual equipment functionality.Work Environment:Office and manufacturing plant settings, with approximately 20–30% domestic and/or international travel.Off-shift or weekend work may occasionally be required for project implementation.