Sr Engineer 3 - Controls Sensors & Hardware

GE Vernova; United States; On-site; USD 113,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Discretionary annual bonus

Relocation assistance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan with 401(k)

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a Senior Wind Turbine Sensors & Controls Hardware Engineer to own the end-to-end architecture of turbine and farm-level control systems. You will drive development of innovative hardware, lead NPIs, and push cost-out initiatives to maximize AEP and fleet performance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical/Controls/Mechanical Engineering with 8+ years in sensor/controls design; renewable energy emphasis preferred. Travel ~10% and global teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Controls or Mechanical Engineering.
• Renewable energy emphasis preferred.
• Minimum 8 years in sensor, electrical, controls or power-systems design.
• Ability to work in a global, matrix organization.
• Willingness to travel ~10%.

Responsibilities

• Design wind turbine controls hardware, incl. sensors, I/O and comms hardware.
• Define specs for sensors and communication systems and cabinets.
• Maintain engineering docs: BOMs, drawings, specs, manufacturing and field instructions.
• Define test and validation requirements; support lab testing.
• Collaborate with suppliers and site teams for root-cause analysis; lead retrofits.
• Support product development and present design details to chief engineers.
• Occasionally travel to site for testing or customer issues.

Skills

Global team

Self-starter

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's in Controls Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's in Electrical/Controls/Mech Engineering

Tools

PROFIBUS

PROFINET

MODBUS

OPC-UA

IEC-61850

SCADA

Data acquisition

Job description

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 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

Company Information

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

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

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.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 04, 2026.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
• 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.