Lead Controls Engineer

IF1860 GE Power Conversion India Private Limited; Chennai District; On-site; INR 9,336,000 - 15,560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Controls Engineer for inverter-based solar and energy storage systems to lead development and validation of advanced control strategies. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure system performance, safety, and grid compliance, and you will mentor junior engineers on control design and testing.

The role emphasizes independent problem-solving, rigorous verification, and timely execution within a dynamic, fast-paced environment across globally

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience with control algorithm development, testing, and validation for inverter or energy storage applications.
• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of working knowledge in power electronics, grid integration fundamentals, and communication protocols such as Modbus and IEC 61850.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience demonstrating strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement control strategies for inverter-based systems, coordinating with BMS, PCS, and plant-level controls.
• Support design, tuning, and testing of inverter control algorithms for performance, reliability, safety, and grid compliance.
• Collaborate with systems, software, product, and field teams to clarify requirements and enable integration of control solutions.
• Perform verification and validation activities for controls functions using standard engineering tools.
• Assist with product and project execution from development through commissioning, including troubleshooting.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation such as control logic descriptions, specifications, test procedures, and validation results.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for control-related issues identified during testing or field operation.
• Work with experienced engineers to improve controls performance, development processes, and product quality.
• Stay informed on industry standards, grid requirements, and control technologies applicable to inverter-based systems.

Skills

Control algorithm development

Power electronics

Grid integration fundamentals

Modbus

IEC 61850

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PSCAD

Python

Job description

Job Description Summary

As a Lead Controls Engineer specializing in inverter-based solar and energy storage solutions, you will support the design, implementation, and validation of control systems for inverter products. In this role, you will work as a key technical contributor within the controls team, partnering with cross-functional teams to develop reliable and effective control solutions that support system performance, safety, and grid integration. This position is intended for an engineer with solid technical experience who can work independently on defined problems and contribute to broader team objectives.

Job Description Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement control strategies for inverter-based solar and energy storage systems, including coordination with battery management systems (BMS), power conversion systems (PCS), and plant-level controls.
• Support design, tuning, and testing of inverter control algorithms to meet performance, reliability, safety, and grid compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with systems, software, product, and field teams to clarify requirements and support successful integration of control solutions.
• Perform verification and validation activities for controls functions using standard engineering tools.
• Assist with product and project execution activities from development through commissioning, including troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation such as control logic descriptions, specifications, test procedures, and validation results.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for control-related issues identified during testing or field operation.
• Work with experienced engineers to improve controls performance, development processes, and product quality.
• Stay informed on applicable industry standards, grid requirements, and control technologies relevant to inverter-based systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience working and understanding control algorithm development, system testing, and validation for inverter or energy storage applications.
• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of working knowledge in power electronics, grid integration fundamentals, and communication protocols such as Modbus and IEC 61850.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience demonstrating strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience demonstrating ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with utility-scale solar or energy storage systems.
• Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD, or Python.
• Familiarity with applicable industry standards and grid codes such as IEEE 1547, IEEE 2800, and UL 9540.
• Awareness of cybersecurity considerations for control systems.
• Experience supporting commissioning, troubleshooting, or field performance analysis.

Pay and Benefits

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. 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.

• 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.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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