Lead Controls & Automation Engineer

GE Vernova; Rugby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova in Rugby is seeking a skilled Controls & Automation Engineer to join its New Product Introduction (NPI) team. You will design, test, and migrate software for next-generation automation and Dynamic Positioning platforms, spanning HMI and embedded control systems.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust architectures, real-time control software, and compliant migrations, contributing to product roadmaps and engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Computer Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in automation and control systems engineering, preferably in product development/NPI.
• Proficiency in C programming for real-time or embedded control systems.
• Experience designing or working with distributed control system architectures.
• Hands-on experience with HMI development tools and platforms.
• Strong understanding of control system architectures and real-time systems.
• Familiarity with IEC 61131-3 or equivalent standards.
• Knowledge of IEC 62443 standards and their application in industrial automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate control system software for next-generation automation and DP platforms within the NPI framework.
• Develop control logic, algorithms, and system architectures to meet functional, safety, and performance requirements.
• Support migration of existing control system codebases to GE priority platforms, ensuring continuity, performance, and compliance.
• Design and develop intuitive, high-performance HMI solutions aligned with product requirements and user experience goals.
• Ensure HMI designs meet industry standards, usability best practices, and product roadmap objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional NPI teams to deliver against product roadmaps and drive improvements.

Skills

C programming

Distributed control

HMI development

Real-time systems

IEC 62443

IEC 61131-3

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Computer Engineering

Tools

HMI tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are looking for a talented and motivated Controls & Automation Engineer to join our New Product Introduction (NPI) organisation and play a pivotal role in the development of our next-generation automation and Dynamic Positioning (DP) systems. This is a product development role - focused on innovating, designing, and bringing to market the next generation of automation platforms. You will work across both HMI and Controls disciplines, contributing to the architecture, development, testing and migration of cutting-edge automation solutions built on distributed control principles.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate control system software for next-generation automation and DP platforms within the NPI framework
• Develop control logic, algorithms, and system architectures to meet functional, safety, and performance requirements
• Support migration of existing control system codebases to theGE priority platforms, ensuring continuity, performance, and compliance

• Design and develop intuitive, high-performanceHuman Machine Interface (HMI)solutions aligned with product requirements and user experience goals
• Ensure HMI designs meet relevant industry standards, usability best practices, and product roadmap objectives
• Develop and maintain software components inCembedded control systems

• Work at both the application and system level, understanding the interaction between hardware, firmware, and software layers

• Analyse existing codebases, identify technical risks, and develop migration strategies to minimise disruption and preserve product integrity
• Document migration processes, test results, and system changes in line with NPI engineering standards and product lifecycle requirements

• Engage in design reviews, architecture workshops, and technical gate reviews
• Collaborate with cross-functional NPI teams including systems architects, software engineers, and product managers to deliver against product roadmaps
• Identify and drive continuous improvements to tools, processes, and engineering practices within the NPI organisation

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree inElectrical Engineering, Control Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline
• Proven experience inautomation and control systems engineering, ideally within a product development or NPI environment
• Proficiency inC programming, with hands-on experience developing software for real-time or embedded control systems
• Experience designing or working withdistributed control system architectures
• Hands-on experience withHMI developmenttools and platforms
• Strong understanding ofcontrol system architecturesand real-time systems
• Familiarity withIEC 61131-3or equivalent programming standards
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills
• Working knowledge ofIEC 62443standards and their application within industrial automation and control system (IACS) product development

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No