Senior Validation Engineer - Automation and Controls

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.

Job Description

We're looking for an experienced Test Engineer to join the Control and Automation Testing Team. This role is focusing primarily on our Dynamic Positioning product. This is a hands-on kit role, with the opportunity to work on a full system from field station, industrial controller, network up to HMI workstation. You will support testing and validation efforts, utilizing your expertise in automated test runs and tools. There's scope to bring your ideas to improve the way we deliver the quality of our products and identify how we can bring more of our manual testing to automated testing. You will play a critical role in ensuring the Safety, Security, Reliability and Performance of our products and systems. You should have an appreciation of the different priorities that steer the requirements of industrial systems - particularly with cybersecurity, availability and maintainability.

• Deliver validation activities for controls and automation products and systems (particularly Dynamic Positioning Systems), ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations e.g. ANSI/ISA18.2, ISA-95, IEC IEC62443
• Develop and execute validation activities with comprehensive test plans, test specifications.
• Utilize automated testing tools and identify new tools that would improve quality and safety.
• Analyse test results, identify issues, and work closely with other test engineers and development teams to resolve defects.
• Maintain a detailed documentation of validation processes, test results, and corrective actions.
• Continuously improve validation methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent industrial experience.
• Industry recognized certifications e.g. ISTQB.
• Understanding and appreciation OT Technologies & SCADA/DCS/Purdue model.
• Experience in validation engineering.
• Proven experience with automated testing tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to Automation & Controls Validation.

• Experience in Power, Marine, Oil and Gas, Industrial domains.
• Experience in Cyber Security validation and Pen Testing. OT Cyber Security Certification would be a bonus.
• Experience of project management tools (e.g. JIRA/Xray)

• Opportunity to become a subject matter expert within Marine systems.
• Work on exciting cutting-edge technology and challenging global applications.
• 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