Senior Wind Turbine Controls Engineer

GE Vernova; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 97.000 - 163.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Descripción de la vacante

GE Vernova is seeking a Senior Wind Turbine Controls Engineer to develop interfaces between sensors and control systems. You will own major control software features from ideation to deployment, and lead cross-functional teams to drive high-impact improvements in performance, reliability, and safety.

Required is a strong background in wind turbine control systems, 10+ years of experience, and advanced Matlab/Simulink skills.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls Engineering or similar discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in controls engineering, with a strong background in wind turbine control system design or similar complex systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Matlab/Simulink and model-based design principles.

Responsabilidades

• Own the end-to-end design lifecycle for major control software features, ensuring architectural integrity and alignment with long-term platform strategy.
• Lead investigation of complex fleet-wide technical issues; perform root cause analysis and implement robust, scalable software solutions.
• Define system-level requirements for complex controls features.
• Partner with cross-functional global teams to advocate for and execute high-impact controls improvements.

Conocimientos

Matlab/Simulink

Leadership experience

Controls engineering

System design

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Controls Engineering

Master's or PhD in Engineering

Herramientas

WorkstationsST

ToolboxST

M6e

Version control

Descripción del empleo

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova is helping change the world and has a focused portfolio of products and services to meet the need for cleaner power-today and tomorrow.
As a Senior Wind Turbine Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for developing controls software that interfaces sensors and auxiliary systems to the rest of the control system. You will have the opportunity to drive cross-functional alignment and own complex technical problems from ideation to fleet-wide deployment, ensuring that our wind turbine control systems remain at the forefront of the industry in performance, reliability, and safety.

Job Description

Essential responsibilities:

• Own the end-to-end design lifecycle for major control software features, ensuring architectural integrity and alignment with long-term platform strategy.
• Lead the investigation of complex fleet-wide technical issues; perform root cause analysis and implement robust, scalable software solutions.
• Define system-level requirements for complex controls features.
• Partner with cross-functional global teams (Systems, Loads, Electrical, and Field Services) to advocate for and execute high-impact controls improvements.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Controls Engineering or similar discipline
• 10+ years of relevant experience in controls engineering, with a strong background in wind turbine control system design or similar complex systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Matlab/Simulink and model-based design principles.
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership or senior technical capacity, managing complex projects with high levels of autonomy.

Desired Characteristics:

• Master or PhD in Engineering (Controls, Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Science)
• Strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to solve complex technical challenges
• Deep domain expertise in wind turbine dynamics, aerodynamics, or power conversion controls.
• Ability to translate high-level business goals into specific, actionable engineering requirements for a global team.
• Expertise with GE internal tools (WorkstationsST, ToolboxST, M6e) and industry-standard version control and configuration management tools.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova 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 Vernova 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

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $113,200.00 and $188,800.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on August 19, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.