Lead Controls Platform Engineer

GE Vernova; South Carolina; On-site; USD 98,400 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription drug coverage

Health coach

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Parental leave

Disability benefits

Life insurance

12 paid holidays

Permissive time off

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks an experienced Controls Platform System Integration Engineer to own quality, cost, and capability of wind turbine control platforms. You will drive multi-disciplinary programs, collaborate across global teams, and manage lifecycle cost tradeoffs to deliver required capability at a competitive cost.

Minimum reqs include a BS in Controls/EE/Computer Eng and 4+ years with embedded controls systems and RTOS. Relocation assistance provided and a discretionary annual bonus.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Controls/Computer/Electrical engineering or related field.
• At least 4 years of experience with embedded controls systems and real-time operating systems.
• Experience defining control system software requirements and communicating them to engineers.
• Ability to lead projects in a global, matrix organization.
• Knowledge of PROFINET, MODBUS, OPC-UA and IEC-61850.
• Understanding of data acquisition, remote monitoring, and SCADA systems.
• Familiarity with safety and security industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess renewable energy industry automation needs and contribute to multi-generation technology plans.
• Collaborate with program management and product teams to develop high-level control system requirements.
• Participate in a multi-disciplinary development team to incorporate system requirements in controller design.
• Identify program risks and develop mitigation plans for successful product delivery.
• Oversee lifecycle cost tradeoffs to deliver capabilities at competitive cost.
• Provide timely communication on significant technical issues or developments.
• Present or review in technical and program reviews.

Skills

Embedded controls systems

Real-time operating systems

Communication skills

Global matrix collaboration

Safety & security standards

DFMEA integration

Data acquisition, remote monitoring,SC

PROFINET

MODBUS

OPC-UA

IEC-61850

Education

BS Degree in Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

MS Degree in Controls Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

GE MarkVIe

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Controls Platform System Integration Engineer is the primary owner of quality, cost, and capability for the control platforms used for GE wind turbines and wind farms. The Engineer is responsible for executing multi-disciplinary controls programs, which drive controls technology improvements that lower the cost of renewable energy.

Job Description

Essential responsibilities:

• Assess renewable energy industry automation needs versus current technology trends and contribute to the development of multi-generation technology and product plans
• Collaborate with the program management and product line teams to develop high level control system requirements and communicate those requirements to the responsible controls engineers
• Participate in a multi-disciplinary development team interfacing to incorporate system requirements in the controller design
• Identify key program risks and develop mitigation plans to ensure successful product delivery
• Oversee lifecycle cost tradeoffs to ensure control system updates deliver the required capability at a competitive cost
• Provide timely communication on significant technical issues or developments
• Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews

Minimum Requirements:

• BS Degree in Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• At least 4 years of experience with embedded controls systems and real-time operating systems

Desired:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in control system software requirements definition, requirements flow-down, and design
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects in a global, matrix organization
• Master of Science Degree in Controls Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
• Knowledge of the GE MarkVIe control system
• Experience implementing communication protocols such as PROFINET, MODBUS, EGD, OPC-UA and IEC-61850
• Understanding of data acquisition systems, remote monitoring, and SCADA
• Proficiency relative to safety and security industry standards
• Ability to integrate DFMEA findings into ongoing design improvements and product development processes

Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to validate functional and performance requirements

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.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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.

• 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.
• Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

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. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.