Sr Engineer 3 - Controls Sensors & Hardware

GE Vernova • Greenville, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

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
• 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
• tuition assistance
• adoption assistance
• paid parental leave
• disability benefits
• life insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• permissive time off
• Relocation Assistance Provided

What This Job Offers

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