Engineer - Inverter Controls

IF1860 GE Power Conversion India Private Limited; Chennai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE Vernova in Chennai (India) is seeking a Controls Engineer to join the Reliability and Root Cause Analysis team. The role focuses on inverter controls troubleshooting and expanding to BESS unit and plant control support as new BESS sites come online.

You will perform RCAs, engage in CMUs to enhance performance, and troubleshoot controls issues as frontline support. Strong English communication and 2+ years in inverter controls are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of inverter controls experience.
• Experience with inverter/BESS control software development.
• Working knowledge of BESS controls.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal performance and reliability of inverters and BESS units in the field.
• Troubleshoot and resolve escalated inverter and BESS controls-related issues, including tickets and bug fixes.
• Participate in RCA investigations related to inverter and BESS controls issues.
• Support triage and resolution of control system issues as first-line troubleshooting.
• Provide input and development support for customer-specific control behavior requests.
• Support BESS/unit control troubleshooting in addition to core inverter controls responsibilities.
• Collaborate with COE and NPI on legacy system programming changes as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate inverters and BESS with other plant systems.
• Lead or support projects focused on inverter/BESS system upgrades and enhancements.
• Provide expert guidance on inverter and BESS technology selection and implementation.
• Stay updated with latest inverter and BESS technologies and industry trends.
• Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation for inverter/BESS operations.
• Support on-site start-up and integration of inverter and BESS systems.

Skills

Inverter controls

BESS controls

Troubleshooting

English fluency

Root Cause Analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Control software development

BESS communication networks

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Engineering Services Team operates globally, providing remote support to field services personnel to uphold top-tier performance for GE's Solar and Storage Solutions assets. This entails optimizing the value of post-COD aspects such as warranties, long-term service agreements (LTSA), and Change-Modification-Upgrades (CMUs) to uphold customer satisfaction.

Job Description About the Position

The Controls Engineer sits within the Reliability and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) team, with a primary focus on inverter controls troubleshooting and a growing emphasis on BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) unit and plant control support as new BESS sites come online. This role drives excellence in the functionality, reliability, and efficiency of inverters and BESS systems, integrating them effectively with other systems and aligning with both industry standards and GE's operational objectives. In addition to troubleshooting inverter and BESS-related issues, the engineer actively participates in Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) — often working through issue tickets and bug fixes as first-line troubleshooting — and contributes to Change-Modification-Upgrades (CMUs) aimed at enhancing system performance and functionality.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal performance and reliability of inverters and BESS units in the field.
• Troubleshoot and resolve escalated inverter and BESS controls-related issues, including tickets and bug fixes.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations related to inverter and BESS controls issues.
• Support triage and resolution of control system issues as first-line troubleshooting, distinct from formal RCA processes.
• Provide input and development support for custom control behavior requests driven by customer‑specific requirements.
• Support BESS/unit control troubleshooting in addition to core inverter controls responsibilities.
• Collaborate with the Center of Excellence (COE) and NPI (New Product Introduction) teams on legacy system programming changes as needed.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate inverters and BESS systems effectively with other plant systems.
• Lead or support projects focused on inverter/BESS system upgrades and enhancements.
• Provide expert guidance on inverter and BESS technology selection and implementation.
• Stay updated with the latest inverter and BESS technologies and industry trends.
• Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation and guides for inverter/BESS operations.
• Support on‑site start‑up and integration of inverter and BESS systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience with inverter controls systems.
• Experience with developing or maintaining inverter control systems and associated software.
• Working knowledge of BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) controls.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English (written and spoken).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Basic networking knowledge relevant to control system troubleshooting (e.g., BESS communication networks).
• Experience distinguishing hardware vs. software root causes in inverter systems (e.g., power supplies, phase modules).
• Exposure to custom/non‑standard control software development.
• Familiarity with legacy inverter/BESS control systems and upgrade processes.
• Strong knowledge of modern inverter and BESS technologies and associated systems.
• Design and development knowledge in renewables applications.
• Demonstrated experience in inverter/BESS system integration and optimization.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder communication.
• Previous experience with GE P80i and PERTU systems.
• Ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Familiarity with renewable energy regulations and standards.

Required Characteristics

• Self‑motivated.
• Performance‑driven.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proactive and dynamic approach.
• Solution and customer‑orientated mindset.
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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard‑earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com