Wind Turbine Controls Technical Leader - Functionality team

GE Vernova, Inc.; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. is seeking a Wind Turbine Controls Technical Leader to own turbine control software across systems and components. You will develop products, drive cost-out competitiveness, and improve AEP and performance for wind farms.

The role includes leading a team of controls engineers, aligning with wind engineering, and engaging customers to ensure successful fleet monitoring and issue resolution. Strong leadership and Agile experience are required.

Qualifications

• Master's or higher in Electrical/Controls/Mechanical engineering with Renewable Energy emphasis preferred.
• Proven experience in software development relevant to wind turbine control system design.
• Proficient in Matlab/Simulink.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of controls engineers from requirements to production release and post-release support.
• Provide technical vision for state-of-the-art software solutions in wind turbine controls.
• Lead design, coding, testing, debugging and documentation of controls software.
• Lead Scrum ceremonies and manage sprint activities and metrics.
• Coordinate across teams to align with project goals and timelines.
• Engage with customers to drive fleet monitoring and issue resolution.

Skills

Software development

Agile methodology

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Master's degree in Electrical/Controls/Mechanical Eng

Renewable energy emphasis preferred

Tools

Matlab/Simulink

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Wind Turbine Controls Technical Leader is responsible for the turbine control software for various systems and components comprising a wind turbine. In this role, you will develop products, solutions, and technology for wind turbine and farm-level control components. You will execute business critical new product introductions, drive cost-out competitiveness, and develop technology to increase AEP and ensure world-class performance.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support in leading a team of controls engineers, focused on application software development, from requirements to production release, through to post release support.
• Technical vision on implementing a state-of-the-art software solution.
• Lead the design, coding, testing, debugging and documentation of controls software.
• Lead Scrum ceremonies such as scrum calls, sprint planning, sprint closure, and retrospectives.
• Remove impediments to team progress and elevate issues when necessary.
• Track and report on team progress, sprint velocity and other key metrics.
• Review the technical work of the team to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
• Lead the coordination and execution across the team to ensure alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Align with the Wind Engineering teams on priorities and deliverables for turbines controls software.
• Engage with customers to drive their success through fleet monitoring and issue resolution.
• Partner with stakeholders to drive corrective and preventative actions to deliver world-class quality for core control software.
• Provide leadership with high integrity and oversight of processes protecting intellectual property, export-controlled information, and strategic technology.
• Foster a culture of collaboration transparency, and continuous improvement within the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar field with Renewable Energy emphasis preferred
• Proven experience in software development relevant to wind turbine control system design
• Proficient in Matlab/Simulink

Desired Characteristics

• Master of Science Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to solve complex technical challenges* Strong wind turbine controls system expertise
• Self-starter, who delivers results with minimal supervision
• Experience with Agile methodology and leading sprint planning
• Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate technical problems in clear and simple terms.
• Proven ability to work effectively with international teams in a fast-paced environment.
  

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.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No