Job Information
GE Vernova Automation HMI developer in Rugby, United Kingdom
Job Description Summary
GE’s Power Conversion business, part of GE Vernova, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers’ power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world’s major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.
The Automation HMI developer plays an important role connecting functionality to good user experience. A cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process. All activities that consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers with the goal of providing a quality HMI product.
The Automation HMI developer has a good experience of GE Power Conversion Automation products and systems already deployed or similar.
One of the key skills of the Automation HMI developer is to collaborate closely with the various stakeholders such as business team application engineers, project engineers, test engineers, lab technicians, application engineers and work closely with our preferred HMI vendor to ensure the HMI products and solutions are designed for success.
Job Description
In this role you will focus on:
Supports HMI product requirements (internal and external), defines and deploys components and sub systems making up the overall HMI architecture.
Defines and provides scope management. (defines the what)
Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline, analytical thinking, and technical experience to execute HMI strategy.
Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market from a user’s perspective.
Uses technical experience, analytical thinking, judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less HMI experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field.
Ensuring the product and Automation solution functional requirements are clearly documented prior to starting development work.
Ensuring products, tools and systems are fit for purpose and scalable, maintainable and secure by design.
Evaluating 3rd party software needed to utilise to improve efficiency of the team or solutions.
Identifying and addressing technical risks and challenges.
Proactively identifying HMI issues within the software and solutions related to matters such as interoperability and performance.
We are looking for
Education:
- This role requires experience in the Engineering/Technology & Systems HMI Architecture and Design. Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
Experience:
Extensive experience in Automation software development for industrial control systems
Hands-on experience essential, including various programming languages, frameworks and tools.
Solid knowledge of software tools for designing and documenting systems
Experience in system integration and automation of validation systems.
Good knowledge of IEC62351 and IEC 62443
Good knowledge of industry protocols such as IEC 61850, Profibus, Profinet etc.
Skills:
A good understanding of HMI software development, architecture, interoperability both within a computer and between computers is essential.
Working knowledge on network design, protocols and cyber security is expected.
Experience of software engineering with PLCs utilising IEC61131
Excellent team player
You can expect from us
Challenging and exciting projects.
A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.
Attractive compensation.
Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
26 days vacation + bank holidays.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No