Engineer - Inverter Controls
GE Vernova · Posted Oct 15
Power generation, wind turbine, grid solution, and electrification services
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About the role
The Engineering Services Team operates globally, providing remote support to field services personnel to uphold top-tier performance for GE's Solar and Storage Solutions assets, optimizing post-COD aspects such as warranties, long-term service agreements (LTSA), and Change-Modification-Upgrades (CMUs). The Controls Engineer sits within the Reliability and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) team, with a primary focus on inverter controls troubleshooting and a growing emphasis on BESS unit and plant control support as new BESS sites come online. This role drives excellence in the functionality, reliability, and efficiency of inverters and BESS systems, participating in RCAs and CMUs while integrating these systems with other plant systems.
What you will do
- Ensure optimal performance and reliability of inverters and BESS units in the field.
- Troubleshoot and resolve escalated inverter and BESS controls-related issues, including tickets and bug fixes.
- Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations related to inverter and BESS controls issues.
- Support triage and resolution of control system issues as first-line troubleshooting, distinct from formal RCA processes.
- Provide input and development support for custom control behavior requests driven by customer-specific requirements.
- Support BESS/unit control troubleshooting in addition to core inverter controls responsibilities.
- Collaborate with the Center of Excellence (COE) and NPI (New Product Introduction) teams on legacy system programming changes as needed.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate inverters and BESS systems effectively with other plant systems.
- Lead or support projects focused on inverter/BESS system upgrades and enhancements.
- Provide expert guidance on inverter and BESS technology selection and implementation.
- Stay updated with the latest inverter and BESS technologies and industry trends.
- Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation and guides for inverter/BESS operations.
- Support on-site start-up and integration of inverter and BESS systems.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience with inverter controls systems.
- Experience with developing or maintaining inverter control systems and associated software.
- Working knowledge of BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) controls.
- Ability to communicate fluently in English (written and spoken).
- Self-motivated.
- Performance-driven.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proactive and dynamic approach.
- Solution and customer-oriented mindset.
- Execution-driven with a focus on achieving results.
- Comfortable operating at the intersection of hardware and software troubleshooting.
Preferred qualifications
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Basic networking knowledge relevant to control system troubleshooting (e.g., BESS communication networks).
- Experience distinguishing hardware vs. software root causes in inverter systems (e.g., power supplies, phase modules).
- Exposure to custom/non-standard control software development.
- Familiarity with legacy inverter/BESS control systems and upgrade processes.
- Strong knowledge of modern inverter and BESS technologies and associated systems.
- Design and development knowledge in renewables applications.
- Demonstrated experience in inverter/BESS system integration and optimization.
- Strong interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder communication.
- Previous experience with GE P80i and PERTU systems.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with renewable energy regulations and standards.
Benefits and support
- Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
About GE Vernova
GE Vernova Inc. is a global energy company that provides equipment, services, and software to generate, transfer, orchestrate, convert, and store electricity. Operating through its Power, Wind, and Electrification segments, the company supports a broad customer base across more than 100 countries in powering economies and driving the energy transition. Formed as part of the strategic spin-off of General Electric's energy portfolio, GE Vernova is dedicated to electrifying and decarbonizing the world.
- Industry
- Energy
- Company size
- 75000+ employees
- Founded
- 2024
- Location
- Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
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Stephen F. Angel
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Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
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