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Wind Turbine Controls Engineer

On-site in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 4 days ago (last checked 29 Oct)

GE Vernova

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Work mode: On-site, Barcelona
Contract: Full-time
Experience: 3+ years
Education: Master's degree

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What we're looking for

Master's Degree in Control Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an accredited College or University
Minimum 3years hands on experience in Controls domain and experience in design and / or modeling of controls systems
Experience with new controls algorithm development, implementation and validation techniques: Software in the Loop (SIL), Hardware in the Loop (HIL)
Knowledge of controls related sensors and actuators

Nice to have

Experience with real time controls design or modeling
Proficient in Matlab / Simulink for the design and validation of controls systems
Experience with GE's MarkVIe or similar PLC's
Familiarity and practical experience with agile methodologies and scrum principles.
Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments
Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

Note:
To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years' experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.

The role

Job Description SummaryWind turbine Controls engineer role is responsible to design, develop and support validation of Controls algorithms to fulfill the functionalities associated with various components. In this role, the engineer is expected to collaborate with the development, platform and validation teams and work closely with the system owners to fulfill their needs with Standard controls release process with continuous rigor by following the priorities of Engineering and projects milestones.Job Description

What you'll do

Identify, develop, evaluate, introduce, and manage engineering solutions for product control and control system technology needs. Apply control theory and mathematical modeling to design and control systems with desired behaviors. Includes operability, setting of boundaries, cycle optimization, control logic, control related software, sensors, hardware and software algorithms, and feedback to control the performance of devices, subsystems and systems.
Broadening knowledge of own technical discipline to execute policy/strategy. May include support roles with specialized technical field of knowledge; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills.
Basic understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. Good understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
May have some autonomy to make decisions within a defined framework. Resolves issues in situations that require good technical knowledge and judgment within established procedures. Consults more senior team members for issues outside of defined instructions/parameters.
Main responsibility would be to analyze and study various techniques to develop controls algorithms against the specifications and align with the system owners release process with internal and external stake holders.
This role requires specialized knowledge in Controls and general knowledge of domain in several disciplines.
Collaborate with owners to refine and align requirements more towards controls standards.
Understand the Controls development workflow and be part of entire controls feature life cycle.
Identify and drive the improvements in the process and tools to support efficient requirement, development and validation workflows.
Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned activities using sound Systems Engineering methodology while adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements as per the organizational planning.

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About GE Vernova

GE Vernova is a global energy company formed from the spin-off of General Electric's power, renewable energy, and electrification segments. It provides technology and services across the energy value chain, including onshore and offshore wind turbines, gas and steam power plants, hydroelectric systems, and grid electrification solutions. With roots in GE's century-old engineering heritage, the company operates on a global scale, serving utilities, independent power producers, and industrial customers in more than 100 countries.

In Spain, GE Vernova has a significant presence, particularly in wind energy, with offices and operational hubs in Barcelona and Madrid. The company is a major player in Spain's renewable energy sector, contributing to the country's wind power infrastructure and offering roles in engineering, logistics, and remote operations. For international professionals, GE Vernova offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge energy technologies in a country that is a European leader in wind power, with a multicultural work environment and competitive benefits.

Industry: Energy
Founded: 2024
Employees: 50,000–100,000
Headquarters: Cambridge, USA
In Spain: Barcelona, Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

GE Vernova is a Fortune 500 company with a global workforce of around 80,000 employees, offering strong career mobility across countries.
Spain is a key market for GE Vernova's wind business, with offices in Barcelona and Madrid, making it a hub for renewable energy engineering roles.
The company offers internships and early-career programs in Spain, such as the BIO Technical Office Team intern role, which can be a gateway for international graduates.
GE Vernova's remote operations centers in Spain provide opportunities for technical roles like ROC Technical Lead, which involve monitoring wind farms across Europe.
As a spin-off from GE, the company retains a strong engineering culture and offers access to advanced training and development programs.

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Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Candidates should be aware that this role involves a client's critical infrastructure; shortlisted candidates would therefore be subject to heightened security checks as directed by our clients. All personal data will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and in accordance with our data protection policies, solely for recruitment and security purposes.

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