
Controls Engineer
Ge Vernova
The Role
Overview
Provide controls support for aero‑derivative turbine test cells, handling DAS, DCS, PLC/HMI programming, and system upgrades.
Key Responsibilities
- software support
- load bank
- troubleshooting
- controls upgrade
- das/scada
- hmi development
Tasks
-Provide test cell software tool support -Load bank control troubleshooting, repair, programming, and upgrade -Assist with troubleshooting and resolution of engine and test facility operational issues -Support design, troubleshooting, and upgrade of Woodward controls system -Support data acquisition system (DAS\SCADA) troubleshooting and upgrade -Work with test engineering team to integrate test cell controls -HMI development and display panel programming -Provide test cell software and programming support (VM, networking, system interfaces) -Support test cell distributed controls (DCS) troubleshooting, repair, programming, and upgrade -Assist with test systems upgrades to accommodate new products or replacement of obsolete equipment
Requirements
- emerson
- woodward
- six sigma
- bently nevada
- plc programming
- bachelor
What You Bring
-Programming Emerson controls -Lean Manufacturing experience driving process improvements -Customer-focused mindset with proven ability to respond quickly to customer needs -Working knowledge of the basic theory of industrial control system applications, design, and operation -Calspan ASE2000 DAS experience -Ability to read, write, and communicate in English language. -Strong attention to detail -Six Sigma certification -Gas compressor controls troubleshooting, repair, programming, and upgrade -Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics/Electronic/Electrical/Mechanical or two-year degree (Associates or Technical) -HMI and display panel programming -Experience with Bently Nevada vibration monitors -Excellent verbal and written communication skills -Experience with distributed control systems (DCS) -PLC programming (Woodward, Emerson, and GE) -Programming Woodward controls -Strong organizational skills -Experience working with rotating industrial machinery, i.e. reciprocating engines, turbine engines, compressors, pumps, etc. -Test cell experience -Ability to prioritize and multitask -At least 5+ years of relevant controls working experience -Working knowledge of PLC (programmable logic controller) software -Work flexibility to support varying work hours, including weekends, and holidays as required -Experience with high-speed data acquisition systems (DAS) -Previous experience in office administration or other related fields
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The Company
About Ge Vernova
-Traces roots back to Edison and Alstom, merging power, renewable, digital & financial wings. -Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, crafts large-scale gas turbines, SMRs, wind turbines, hydro and grid tech to fuel economies. -On the nuclear front, advancing small modular reactors (like BWRX‑300) in partnership with utilities and supporting semiconductor projects. -Wind prowess spans onshore, offshore and blade making—with key sites like Dogger Bank offshore and blade plants in Spain. -Electrification arm tackles grid stability: HVDC, transformers, storage, conversion, plus GridOS software powering smarter infrastructure. -Weaves finance and consulting through energy-infrastructure investments, funding solar farms to pipelines via GE Energy Financial Services.
Sector Specialisms
Power
Gas Power
Steam Power
Nuclear
Hydro Power
Wind
Onshore Wind
Offshore Wind
Electrification Systems
Power Conversion and Storage
Grid Solutions
Electrification Software
Security Clearance
-offer conditioned upon successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
