Senior Wind Controls Hardware Engineer – Sensors & I/O

GE Vernova; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 113,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Relocation assistance

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Senior Wind Turbine Sensors & Controls Hardware Engineer to lead end-to-end architecture of turbine and farm-level control systems in Greenville, SC. You will drive NPIs, cost-out initiatives, and technology advances to maximize AEP and fleet performance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical/Controls/Mechanical Engineering and 8+ years in sensor/controls design, with travel about 10%. Strong documentation, supplier collaboration, and test expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Controls, Mechanical or similar field is required.
• 8+ years of experience in sensor, electrical, controls or power systems design.
• Ability to work in a global team environment and travel ~10%.

Responsibilities

• Design wind turbine control hardware including sensors, I/O, and communication hardware.
• Define specifications for sensors and cabinets and develop engineering documentation (BOMs, drawings, specs).
• Define test/validation requirements and support lab testing.
• Coordinate with suppliers and site teams for root-cause analysis and turbine retrofits.
• Support product development reviews and present design details to chief engineers for approval.
• Occasionally travel to sites to support testing or resolve customer issues.

Skills

Electrical/Controls design

Sensor integration

Hardware architecture

Systems engineering

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Controls/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PROFIBUS

PROFINET

MODBUS

OPC-UA

IEC-61850

SCADA

Job description

GE Vernova is seeking a Senior Wind Turbine Sensors & Controls Hardware Engineer to lead end-to-end architecture of turbine and farm-level control systems in Greenville, SC. You will drive NPIs, cost-out initiatives, and technology advances to maximize AEP and fleet performance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical/Controls/Mechanical Engineering and 8+ years in sensor/controls design, with travel about 10%. Strong documentation, supplier collaboration, and test expertise are essential.