Controls Engineering Leader – Turbine Functionality

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Controls Engineering Leader at GE Vernova managing a globally distributed team on wind turbine control software development. Ensuring high availability and integration of software in turbine operations.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeGreenville • South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $131,700 - $219,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of controls engineers that creates and implements control software functions that meet product needs.
Manage, forecast, and schedule team workload to meet both the overall software release schedule and the needs of the individual New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.
Collaborate with the Controls Operations and Systems team to plan and deliver controls functionality needed for new turbine designs or to optimize the running fleet.
Develop strategies to streamline the flow down of component level requirements to software requirements via Design Memos (DMs).
Set and ensure adherence to product design and quality standards for the Controls Functionality team.
Utilize metrics to evaluate program status as well as deliverable quality
Work with the other Functional Teams within the Controls & Operability organization to continuously improve the controls software development process.
Set up operating mechanisms to continuously improve the turbine software based on feedback from the fleet.
Understand how people are interacting with turbine to optimize the turbines’ Human-Machine-Interfaces
Develop engineering talent and engineering teams and attract new talent to achieve the above goals.
Serve as a mentor and resource for other engineers.
Champion the responsible adoption of AI-assisted development tools and workflows within the team.
Identify opportunities where AI can accelerate software delivery, improve code quality, or enhance diagnostic capabilities, while ensuring appropriate engineering rigor, validation, and human oversight are maintained

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science from an accredited University
8 + years of experience in controls system development or system integration
8 + years of experience in leading project or functional engineering teams
Excellent written and verbal communication included demonstrated ability to simplify complex topics and communicate to non-experts
Track record of creating, improving, and maintaining design processes to improve quality.
Wind Turbine Product Knowledge
In-depth understanding of Wind Turbine design processes and the Wind NPI process.
Experience with Systems Engineering techniques and requirements flow-down.
Experience implementing control algorithms using Simulink or a comparable software tool
Demonstrated ability to plan multiple concurrent projects including work breakdown and resource estimation
Design experience in Wind Turbine controls, operability, or systems.
Design or service experience with real time control systems such as the GE MarkVIe

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

controls system developmentsystem integrationcontrol algorithmsSimulinkreal time control systemsdesign processesrequirements flow-downproject managementresource estimationWind Turbine design

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationmentoringteam developmentcollaborationproblem-solvingstrategic planningprocess improvementadaptabilitysimplifying complex topics

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Science