Controls Engineer

Job Description Summary
GE Onshore Wind is helping change the world and has a focused portfolio of products and services to meet the need for cleaner power-today and tomorrow.

We are fully committed to full gender equality and diversity inclusion, aiming for the best professionals in an equal employment opportunity environment.
The Wind Turbine Controls Engineer is part of the Controls organization which handles the full lifecycle of wind turbine controls development - development of new technologies, design and implementation on the actual product, prototype and field testing, and field issue resolution. In this role you will develop controls software for the wind turbine mechanical and electrical components. Additionally, you will be responsible for the development, improvement, and quality assurance of wind turbine control systems. This role provides first-hand knowledge of wind turbines & controls system design.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Gather software level requirements, and execute wind turbine controls system and software development
• Perform Failure Mode and Effects Analysis and develop comprehensive requirements for wind turbine software features and components
• Develop test cases for new or existing wind turbine control features
• Create engineering documentation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering from an accredited college or university.

Desired Characteristics

• Highly motivated, self-starter, energetic, positive, flexible in changing environments.
• Ability to demonstrate a structured approach to problem solving, learning agility.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate technical problems in clear and simple terms.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work in project teams in an international environment.
• Solid understanding of programming basics
• Experience in one of more of the following areas demonstrated through course work, internships, or other experiences: control systems and algorithm design, software development for embedded systems, PLC platforms and communication protocols, sensors, signal processing
• Wind Turbine Technology Experience is a strong plus but not required
• Experience with Model-Based Design techniques using Mathworks Simulink or comparable tool
• Passionate about renewable energy and/or sustainability

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

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