Controls Engineer

GE Vernova • Wilmington, NC

7d • $79,400 - $137,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Controls engineering associated with manufacturing, industrial automation, and equipment support. Impacts departmental operations and is responsible for planning and execution within a defined technical discipline. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required, typically with guidance. The work location for this role is Wilmington, NC (relocation assistance provided if not already local).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in controls, automation, electrical, or related engineering functions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve technical problems.
• Ability to document, plan, and execute tasks and small programs.
• Strong project coordination skills.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to PLC programming, HMI development, and industrial control systems.
• Emerson Pac Systems PLCs including RX3i and 90/30.
• Siemens PLC systems including S71500, S7300, TIA portal, and Simatic Manager.
• Servo motor drives, VFDs, and DC motor drives.
• Fanuc Robot systems.
• Familiarity with electrical schematics, panel design, and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of industrial robotics, motion control, servos, and machine safety systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot automation systems in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong collaboration skills with operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams.
• Exposure to commissioning, startup, and equipment validation.
• Understanding of industrial communication protocols and control architecture.

Responsibilities

• Controls engineering tasks supporting manufacturing, automation, and equipment performance.
• Assisting with troubleshooting, commissioning, testing, and optimization of control systems.
• Developing working knowledge of controls, electrical systems, automation, and robotics as applicable to the role.
• Creating new electrical documentation and making changes to existing electrical drawings (redlines).
• Assisting with PLC, HMI, and control system troubleshooting, modifications, and upgrades.
• Supporting electrical and controls design reviews.
• Assisting with commissioning and startup of automated equipment and robotic systems.
• Diagnosing basic control system, sensor, actuator, and field device issues.
• Supporting integration of industrial networks, drives, motion systems, and safety circuits.
• Preparing and updating technical documentation, drawings, and control narratives.
• Working with maintenance, operations, and vendors to help resolve equipment issues.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives related to machine reliability, uptime, and automation performance.

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance Provided
• 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
• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
• access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
• tuition assistance
• adoption assistance
• paid parental leave
• disability benefits
• life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• permissive time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level