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Communications Engineer

AT GE Vernova
GE Vernova

Communications Engineer

Belfast, United Kingdom

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova would like to recruit a Communications Engineer to work from our office in Lisburn. You will be part of GE Grid Solutions - Monitoring and Diagnostics.

The Communications Engineer will be a team player, contributing to the ongoing delivery of existing product solutions, and the development of new products, focused on Communication protocols.

The task is full cycle, from the specification of new solutions, through to test and delivery.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Generate comprehensive technical design documentation relating to customer communication requirements.
  • Support and development of the current products.
  • Resolve customer technical communication issues.
  • Configuration and test of communications hardware.
  • Point mapping across protocols to support product development.
  • Assist with training support teams, on new communications hardware and software.
  • Preparation of configuration and test documentation for internal and external use.

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Required Qualifications

  • Degree (or equivalent) in electrical / electronic / telecommunication engineering OR experience in communications setup for industrial products.
  • Proven experience in the configuration and test of physical layer communications (e.g. RS232, RS485, Ethernet, GSM/GPRS, Fibre COMMs, WIFI).
  • Experience with various Protocols and communication methods (e.g. MODBUS, TCP, DNP3, IEC61850, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, P2P, VPNs, MMS, MQTT).
  • RTU configuration experience.

Desired Characteristics

  • Experience working in the power/utilities industry.
  • Experience in Triangle MicroWorks tool set.
  • Experience in the automation of communications testing (e.g. using Python).

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Lisburn, UK
Job ID: GE_power-GE11GLOBALR3781715EXTERNALENGLOBAL
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training