Sr Engineer 3 - Controls Sensors & Hardware

A01098 GE Vernova International LLC; South Carolina; Sur place; USD 113 000 - 189 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Dental, Vision

Prescription drug coverage

Health Coach access

24/7 nurse-based resource

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with company matching

Résumé du poste

GE Vernova International LLC is seeking a Senior Wind Turbine Sensors & Controls Hardware Engineer to own end-to-end architecture for turbine and farm-level control systems. You will lead NPI initiatives, drive cost-out efforts, and advance technology to maximize AEP and fleet performance.

The role requires 8+ years in sensor/electrical/controls, a relevant engineering degree, and the ability to work in a global team with travel around 10% for testing and customer support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Controls, Mechanical engineering or similar field.
• 8+ years of experience in sensor, electrical, electronic, controls or power systems design.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time.

Responsabilités

• Design the wind turbine controls hardware including sensors (temperature, proximity, vibration), I/O and communication hardware.
• Define specifications for sensors and communication systems and cabinets.
• Maintain engineering documentation such as BOMs, drawings, specifications, manufacturing & field instructions, guidelines.

Connaissances

Electrical Engineering

Controls Engineering

Wind Turbine Controls

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar field

Outils

PROFIBUS

PROFINET

MODBUS

OPC-UA

IEC-61850

Description du poste

Job Description Summary

The Senior Wind Turbine Sensors & Controls Hardware Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end architecture and component strategy of our turbine and farm-level control systems. In this role, you will lead the development of innovative products and solutions, execute business-critical New Product Introductions (NPI), drive cost-out initiatives, and advance technology to maximize Annual Energy Production (AEP) and ensure world-class fleet performance.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Be responsible for technical design of wind turbine controls hardware, including sensors (temperature, proximity, vibration, etc.), I/O, and communication hardware
• Define specifications and requirements for sensors and communication systems and cabinets
• Be responsible for continuous development of proper engineering documentation, including bills of material, drawings, specifications, manufacturing & field instructions, guidelines, etc.
• Define test and validation requirements.
• Support and execute lab testing
• Work with suppliers and site teams on component root cause analysis.
• Lead turbine component retrofits and upgrades for wind turbines
• Support product development programs, design review discussions and present relevant design details to chief engineers for evaluation and approval
• Occasionally travel to site to support product testing and/or customer issues

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar field required
• Renewable Energy emphasis preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in sensor, electrical, electronic, controls or power systems design
• Ability to succeed in a global team environment
• Self-starter, who delivers results with minimal supervision
• Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time

Desired Characteristics

• Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects in a global, matrix organization
• Experience with industrial communication protocols such as PROFIBUS, PROFINET, MODBUS, OPC-UA, and IEC-61850
• Understanding of data acquisition systems, remote monitoring, and SCADA
• Experience in wind turbines design, specifically in control hardware and software
• Experience with technical drawings, documentation and BOM structure
• Strong oral and written communication skills

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 $113,200.00 and $188,800.00. 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.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on October 13, 2026.

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

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