Wind Turbine Controls Engineer at GENERAL ELECTRIC GE Renewable Energy South Carolina

GE Renewable Energy is seeking a Wind Turbine Controls Engineer in South Carolina to join their Turbine Functionality team. This role involves developing and improving wind turbine control systems, including software development, testing, and issue resolution. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and possess strong problem-solving and communication skills. Experience in control systems, software development, or wind turbine technology is preferred. GE promotes diversity and offers a supportive work environment focused on renewable energy solutions. Wind Turbine Controls Engineer job at GENERAL ELECTRIC GE Renewable Energy. South Carolina. Job Description Summary GE Onshore Wind is helping change the world and has a focused portfolio of products and services to meet the need for cleaner power—today and tomorrow. We are fully committed to full gender equality and diversity inclusion, aiming for the best professionals in an equal employment opportunity environment. The Wind Turbine Controls Engineer is part of the Turbine Functionality team which is part of the Controls & Operability organization which handles the full lifecycle of wind turbine controls development – development of new technologies, design and implementation on the actual product, prototype and field testing, and field issue resolution. In this role you will develop controls software for the wind turbine mechanical and electrical components. Additionally, you will be responsible for the development, improvement, and quality assurance of wind turbine control systems. This role provides first-hand knowledge of wind turbines & controls system design.

Job Description

About us GE’s Onshore Wind business has a total installed base of more than 50,000 wind turbines in more than 35 counties, with 100+ GW of global installed capacity. We harness increased onshore wind energy potential through a broad family of turbines that are uniquely suited for a variety of wind environments, including Cypress, GE’s most powerful onshore wind turbine, and GE’s 2MW platform, which has more than 20GW installed and in operation today. We are committed to our customers’ success in wind, offering a broad portfolio of products and services that make renewables the energy of choice for a cleaner future.

Essential Responsibilities • Gather software level requirements, and execute wind turbine controls system and software development • Perform Failure Mode and Effects Analysis and develop comprehensive requirements for wind turbine software features and components • Develop test cases for new or existing wind turbine control features • Create engineering documentation

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 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