Lead Controls Engineer

Job Description SummaryThe Lead Controls Engineer works as part of the Power Conversion & Storage controls engineering team in an international environment and will be responsible for validation, field implementation and maintenance of GEs Solar, BESS and Hybrid Software and Control Systems for Projects. This includes but it is not limited to AC system, DC system, Building, SCADA, Unit level control and Plant level controls up to and including interfaces with the upper-level customer control systems.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Take care project deliverables, controls software validation, commissioning support for Solar, Battery energy storage system (BESS) & Hybrid Plant Control System
• Support on-site startup and integration of various systems to our hardware software.
• Track overall status of controls deliverables for the assigned projects to meet goals of the control team.
• Have close interaction with Project Manager, customers to drive requirements and customer satisfaction.
• Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with customers with confidence and clarity.
• Develop, improve, and administer customer overview and operational training material for the control system.
• Work across the Hybrid engineering and services organizations to prepare documentation for installation, commissioning, and operations for use by internal GE employees and our customers.
• Work in a team to design, develop and deploy the control hardware configuration for each project and design the communication network, including but not limited to DI/DO, Ethernet, FO etc.
• Support problem identification and resolution of new and installed products.
• Drive performance and reliability enhancements back to the product
• Participate actively in controls design, Software code reviews, testing and software validation.
• Work on standardization of controls project execution, software validation, implementation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master degree in Electrical /Electronics/Instrumentation/Controls Engineering / Science or in STEM from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience with developing software & controls with high-level software languages, Project Execution.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong experience in GEs MarkVIe product & tools like GEs Toolbox ST, Workstation ST, Cimplicity software (SCADA), P80i software, HDM & Simulink.
• Demonstrated Software expertise in Solar, Energy storage, Plant level controls, validation and verification, formal methods, systems integration, advanced controls, or related technologies.
• Familiarity with standard industrial protocols such as OPC-UA, Modbus, EGD, Profibus & CAN bus, IEC 61850, IEC 104 etc.
• Experience in various countries grid code compliance
• Worked in any power generation industry like renewable, thermal, nuclear etc.
• Strong experience in communication networks equipments functionality, Selection, Software features and Hardware & Cyber security.
• Demonstrated implementation of controls or systems integration in products and field engineering experience.
• Ability to summarize and communicate complex technical information
• Strong problem analysis and resolution skills
• Curiosity, passion for excellence, drive to deliver on-time
• Knowledge of power conversion systems and controls.
• present technical plans in voice of customer
• Experience working cross-functionally between Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Logistics, Product Management, etc.
• Self-start attitude is strongly requested