Lead Sensor and Controls Hardware Engineer

Job Description Summary

The Wind Turbine Controls Hardware Engineer is responsible for the wind turbine controls hardware architecture and components. This includes the wind turbine and wind plant controller, the I/O hardware, turbine and plant sensors and communication devices. You will own controls hardware components and support them through the whole product lifecycle.

• 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 and support and execute lab testing.
• Work with suppliers and site teams on component root cause analysis.
• Lead turbine 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.

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar field with Renewable Energy emphasis preferred.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in sensor, electrical, electronic, controls or power systems design.

Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time.

• 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.
• Ability to succeed in a global team environment.
• Self-starter, who delivers results with minimal supervision.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

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.
• Pay range: $98,400.00 to $, with a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
• Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
• 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.
• Additional benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.