Job Description Summary
Want to be part of the Energy Transformation, have a meaningful career, work on complex solutions like carbon capture, decarbonization, fast power, and grid reconstruction & stabilization that will change the way power is delivered to the world? Come join one of the most innovative design teams in the Power Industry, GE Vernova's Gas Power Controls team. At GE Vernova Gas Power Controls, we design and implement control solutions that have meaningful impact on people's lives and enable the transformation of the energy sector. You will be empowered, work in a scaled agile environment, driving meaningful change and continuous improvement using Lean principles. You will have a complete life cycle experience from initial concept development through detailed design, implementation, and upgrades, working with over 500 global engineers with a single purpose: deliver the cleanest, most efficient power to our customers.
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In support of the Gas Power Business, this controls engineering position in the Control Systems Technology team is responsible for developing, validating, and productizing advanced gas turbine controls solutions.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
The HA Gas Turbine (GT) Senior Controls Development Engineer is responsible for designing and validating advanced Core Engine, Combustion, and Accessory System Control Solutions.
The HA GT Senior Controls Development Engineer will partner with HA systems and the component GT Engineering teams to optimize the operability, performance, and reliability of our HA GT Product Line.
In addition, the HA GT Senior Controls Development Engineer will:
- Collaborate with GT Systems and design engineers of various disciplines to surface and document controls requirements
- Develop controls application software solutions
- Develop test plans and execute simulation validation of application software
- Support field validation of controls solutions on customer sites
- Collaborate with the Controls Standard and Requisition Teams to ensure lessons learned from validation testing are incorporated into software standards and customer projects
- Partner with CTHs, TLs, and Architects to coordinate consistent GT Control Solutions across GT frames
- Function as a Team Leader and Empowered decision maker throughout the NPI Controls Development Process
- Support resolution of ER Cases & RCAs, ensure lessons learned are incorporated into software standards
- Be a Technical Mentor to the team, share knowledge, provide feedback, and help remove "roadblocks"
- Lead Continuous Improvement Initiatives to Improve Software Quality
- Work with the Controls Development Product Owner to plan Quarterly Milestone and Sprint Commitments
- Provide clear communication of development status to the team and business leaders
Required Qualifications
- BS degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical or Computer)
- Minimum of 8 years working experience in engineering
- Minimum of 5 years Controls Engineering experience (GT Controls preferred)
Eligibility Requirements
- Ability and willingness to travel 10% for controls field validation and customer meetings, as required
- Ability and willingness to work overtime as required
Desired Characteristics
- MS degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical or Computer)
- 10+ years of GE Vernova power generation controls, electrical, or accessory system design experience
- 10+ years of Controls development experience (GT Core Engine, Combustion, and Accessory System preferred) with demonstrated knowledge of GE ToolboxST application code programming with Mark*VIe controllers
- Demonstrated experience successfully leading a diverse, cross-functional, global team
- Experience working in a Scaled Agile Framework Scrum team
- Enthusiastic self-starter who leads by example, sets stretch goals and is committed to team building
- Proven oral and written communication skills, and experience presenting to both business leaders and team members
The base pay range for this position is 111,200.00 - 185,400.00 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a 15% bonus.
This posting is expected to close on 10/17/2024
Preference will be given to current Gas Power Engineering employees.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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: No