Job Description Summary

GE's Power Conversion business, part of GE Vernova, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers' power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world's major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, power electronics, drives and control technologies.

GE Power Conversion is a world leader in developing and maintaining Dynamic Positioning Systems for the Marine Industry. We are looking for an experienced control engineer to join our team of experts in a role that combines engineering skills with software implementation.

• Generate control algorithms for controlling vessel movement, and
• Generate simulation environments to validate the control algorithms.
• Be proactive in identifying and proposing new developments
• Support other teams such as ITO, OTR and Service
• Develop and maintain an awareness of key technical developments and trends in the DP industry & key competitor capabilities.

• Specify and implement new developments to expand the capability of the existing DP System and associated tools, for continuous improvement and/or simplification.
• Modernisation and porting of existing functionality to new platforms and/or operating systems as required. Support discussions with stakeholders to map out the future strategy for DP Systems.
• Investigation of issues reported on vessels in operation. Provide support for DP project, commissioning, and service teams worldwide.

• Solid experience on working in automation/control or a similar technical discipline.
• Proven ability to develop control models and simulations within MATLAB/SimuLink or similar tools
• Provide recommendations through analysis, preparation and presentation of technical data to internal and external GE customers.
• Effective communication with stakeholders of varying levels of technical expertise.
• Support business development by presenting the technical capability of the company and technical case for solutions offered.
• Ability to multi-task on a variety of projects to strict timescales.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Occasional travel to customer or other GE development locations may be required.

• Work on exciting cutting-edge technology on novel drive system topologies and challenging and exciting global projects.
• A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.
• Attractive compensation.
• Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
• 26 days vacation + bank holidays.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement in a global company.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and creativity.