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Wind Turbine Controls Test Engineer

AT GE Vernova
GE Vernova

Wind Turbine Controls Test Engineer

Greenville, SC

Job Description Summary

Systems engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process. All activities that consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the users needs. The discipline that executes a robust process of design, creation, and optimization of systems, consisting of identification and quantification of system requirements, creation of alternate system design concepts, performance of design trade studies, selection and implementation of the best designs and verification that the design is properly integrated and executed. Process that proceeds from concept to production to operation.

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Accountable for the quality of own work. Subject to direct operations supervision/prescribed work instructions/systems checking. Executes within a well-defined operations framework. There is generally a step by step sequence of standard operational tasks which need to be followed to achieve an end result.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

  • Review and approve test cases and perform controls software validation.
  • Identify and manage test configurations for applicable target platforms.
  • Execute wind turbine controls system testing.
  • Analyze test failures to identify root cause and create issues for tracking and resolution.
  • Create engineering documentation in ELM for test plans, results, and issues.
  • Occasionally travel to site to support product testing and/or customer issues.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering from an accredited University.

Desired Characteristics

  • Highly motivated, self-starter, energetic, positive, flexible in changing environments.
  • Ability to demonstrate a structured approach to problem solving, learning agility.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate technical problems in clear and simple terms.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work in project teams in an international environment.
  • Solid understanding of programming basics
  • Experience in one of more of the following areas demonstrated through course work, internships, or other experiences: control systems and algorithm design, software development for embedded systems, PLC platforms and communication protocols, sensors, signal processing
  • Wind Turbine Technology Experience is a strong plus but not required
  • Experience in any of the following adjacent fields: Power Systems, Multi-Body Dynamics, Data Science, Systems Engineering, SW Development Methods such as Verification & Validation, version control, DevOps
  • Experience with Model-Based Design techniques using Mathworks Simulink or comparable tool
  • Passionate about renewable energy and/or sustainability

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: Yes

Client-provided location(s): Greenville, SC, USA
Job ID: GE_power-GE11GLOBALR3782204EXTERNALENGLOBAL
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