Associate Test Systems Engineer – Controls

GE Gas Power; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. in Hyderabad seeks an Associate Test Systems Engineer to support automated test equipment development for power generation systems, including turbine controls and DCS.

You will gain hands-on experience across design, validation, troubleshooting, and process improvements under senior engineers. This early-career role emphasizes bridging academic theory with industrial applications, with exposure to hardware and software upgrades and safety compliance in a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronics, instrumentation, computer engineering, or a related field.
• Practical programming skills in C/C++.
• Strong understanding of electrical circuit theory, instrumentation, and embedded systems.
• Good analytical mindset and ability to communicate technical findings clearly.
• Willingness to travel domestically or internationally for project support.

Responsibilities

• Test System Design & Validation: develop and validate Automated Test Equipment (ATE) for high-quality product output.
• Technical Troubleshooting: perform root-cause analysis on electrical test failures and implement solutions.
• Operational Excellence: maintain and improve test fixtures, tools, and hardware/software platforms; ensure calibration and safety compliance.
• Documentation & Configuration: manage BOMs, maintain source code, and record configurations and test procedures.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: work with global teams in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to drive efficiency.
• Continuous Improvement: participate in hardware and software upgrades to optimize test processes.

Skills

C/C++ basics

Electrical theory

Instrumentation

Analytical mindset

Clear communication

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation/Computing

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

Job description

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova is seeking a motivated and technically curious Associate Test Systems Engineer to join our Controls Test Engineering team in Hyderabad. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring the reliability and performance of advanced power generation systems, including turbine controls, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and excitation technologies.
This position is designed for an early-career engineer who is eager to bridge the gap between academic theory and high-stakes industrial applications. Working alongside senior engineering experts, you will gain hands-on experience in the full lifecycle of automated test systems, from design and validation troubleshooting and continuous process improvement.
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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Test System Design & Validation: Support the development and validation of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) to ensure high-quality product output.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Perform root-cause analysis on electrical test failures, identifying and implementing practical, long-term solutions.
• Operational Excellence: Maintain and improve test fixtures, tools, and hardware/software platforms. Ensure all equipment remains calibrated, operational, and compliant with safety standards.
• Documentation & Configuration: Manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), maintain source code, and keep detailed records of configurations and test procedures.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with global teams in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to drive efficiency and support production goals.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in hardware and software upgrades, proactively identifying opportunities to optimize test processes.

Basic Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Technical Proficiency:Practical programming skills in C, C++.Strong fundamental understanding of electrical circuit theory, electronic components, and instrumentation.Familiarity with industrial control concepts or embedded systems.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical mindset, a high level of intellectual curiosity, and the ability to communicate technical findings clearly.
• Agility: A proactive learner who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Flexibility: Willingness to travel domestically or internationally for project support as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to industrial software tools (e.g., LabVIEW, TestStand).
• Demonstrated project or internship experience involving C and C++ Programming.
• Passion for energy and industrial automation.

Additional Information

• Relocation Assistance Provided: No