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WindCONTROL coordinates wind turbines at the plant level to help meet grid-code and plant-operability requirements. In this role, you will work with experienced engineers across controls, turbine, electrical, software, and grid disciplines to translate requirements into control functions, support implementation and verification, and help improve solutions for new projects and the installed fleet. This is an opportunity to build expertise in renewable power systems and plant controls while contributing to the energy transition.Job Description\nRoles and Responsibilities\nSupport the development and enhancement of WindCONTROL features by helping analyze requirements, define use cases, and document functional designs for capabilities such as voltage and reactive power control, frequency response, ramp-rate control, and power curtailment.\nDevelop and review control logic, models, or configuration with guidance from experienced engineers; use tools such as MATLAB/Simulink and relevant programming languages to explore and implement solutions.\nAssist with simulation, integration, and verification activities. Analyze results against requirements and operating scenarios, record evidence, and raise anomalies for investigation.\nCollaborate with turbine controls, electrical and systems engineering, project teams, and service colleagues to understand interfaces, plant operability needs, and customer requirements.\nSupport investigation of product or fleet issues by reviewing test results, operational data, and technical records; help identify root causes and contribute to corrective actions and product improvements.\nPrepare clear technical documentation, analyses, and presentations to communicate progress, results, and recommendations to internal stakeholders.\nContribute to continuous improvement of controller development, simulation, and test methods, including maintaining useful technical records and following engineering processes.\nRequired Qualifications\nMaster’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or a closely related technical field from an accredited university.\nEarly-career candidate with foundational knowledge of control systems, electrical engineering, or software development gained through coursework, projects, an internship/co-op, research, or relevant work experience.\nProgramming or modeling experience in at least one of C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, or IEC 61131 languages; willingness to learn additional tools and technologies.\nFluency in English, with the ability to communicate technical information clearly in writing and in conversation.\nAbility to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team, organize assigned work, and seek input when requirements or results are unclear.\nDesired Characteristics\nMaster’s degree in controls, electrical, computer, or another relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience. \nAcademic, project, or professional exposure to wind energy, renewable integration, electrical grids, grid codes, or power-system operation.\nExperience modeling, simulating, testing, or implementing control systems, particularly real-time or industrial controls.\nFamiliarity with industrial control platforms and communication protocols such as Modbus, EGD, DNP3, OPC UA, or IEC 61850; experience with GE Mark VIe is a plus.\nExposure to SCADA, data acquisition, or analysis of operational and test data.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, curiosity, attention to detail, and a structured approach to engineering work.\nStrong interpersonal skills and interest in contributing to a global, cross-functional team.\nBenefits Available to You\nGE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)\nOur compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.\nA healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We've created programs that support the way you live and work today.\nGE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on-the-job learning and development.\nAufgaben und Verantwortlichkeiten\nUnterstützung bei der Entwicklung und Verbesserung von WindCONTROL-Funktionen durch Analyse von Anforderungen, Definition von Anwendungsfällen und Dokumentation funktionaler Designs für Funktionen wie Spannungs- und Blindleistungsregelung, Frequenzantwort, Leistungsgradientenbegrenzung (Ramp-Rate Control) und Leistungsdrosselung.\nEntwicklung und Überprüfung von Steuerungslogik, Modellen oder Konfigurationen unter Anleitung erfahrener Ingenieure; Verwendung von Werkzeugen wie MATLAB/Simulink und relevanten Programmiersprachen zur Erforschung und Implementierung von Lösungen.\nUnterstützung bei Simulations-, Integrations- und Verifizierungsaktivitäten. Analyse der Ergebnisse im Vergleich zu Anforderungen und Betriebsszenarien, Dokumentation von Nachweisen und Meldung von Anomalien zur Untersuchung.\nZusammenarbeit mit den Teams für Turbinensteuerung, Elektro- und Systemtechnik, Projektteams sowie Service-Kollegen, um Schnittstellen, Anforderungen an die Anlagenbetriebsfähigkeit und Kundenanforderungen zu verstehen.\nUnterstützung bei der Untersuchung von Produkt- oder Flottenproblemen durch Überprüfung von Testergebnissen, Betriebsdaten und technischen Unterlagen; Mitwirkung bei der Identifizierung von Grundursachen und Beitrag zu Korrekturmaßnahmen und Produktverbesserungen.\nErstellung klarer technischer Dokumentationen, Analysen und Präsentationen, um Fortschritte, Ergebnisse und Empfehlungen an interne Stakeholder zu kommunizieren.\nBeitrag zur kontinuierlichen Verbesserung der Steuerungsentwicklung, Simulations- und Testmethoden, einschließlich der Pflege nützlicher technischer Aufzeichnungen und der Einhaltung von Ingenieurprozessen.\nErforderliche Qualifikationen\nMaster-Abschluss in Elektrotechnik, Informatik, Physik oder einem eng verwandten technischen Fachbereich von einer akkreditierten Universität.\nBerufseinsteiger mit grundlegendem Wissen in den Bereichen Steuerungssysteme, Elektrotechnik oder Softwareentwicklung, erworben durch Lehrveranstaltungen, Projekte, Praktika/Co-ops, Forschung oder relevante Berufserfahrung.\nProgrammier- oder Modellerfahrung in mindestens einer der Sprachen C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink oder IEC 61131; Bereitschaft, zusätzliche Werkzeuge und Technologien zu erlernen.\nFließende Englischkenntnisse mit der Fähigkeit, technische Informationen klar in Wort und Schrift zu kommunizieren.\nFähigkeit zur kollaborativen Arbeit in einem multidisziplinären Team, zur Organisation der zugewiesenen Aufgaben und zur Einholung von Feedback bei unklaren Anforderungen oder Ergebnissen.\nWünschenswerte Eigenschaften\nMaster-Abschluss in Regelungstechnik, Elektro-, Computertechnik oder einer anderen relevanten Ingenieurdisziplin oder gleichwertige Erfahrung.\nAkademische, projektbezogene oder berufliche Erfahrungen mit Windenergie, Integration erneuerbarer Energien, Stromnetzen, Netzanschlussrichtlinien oder dem Betrieb von Energiesystemen.\nErfahrung in der Modellierung, Simulation, Prüfung oder Implementierung von Steuerungssystemen, insbesondere im Bereich Echtzeit- oder Industriesteuerungen.\nVertrautheit mit Industriesteuerungsplattformen und Kommunikationsprotokollen wie Modbus, EGD, DNP3, OPC UA oder IEC 61850; Erfahrung mit GE Mark VIe ist ein Plus.\nErfahrung mit SCADA, Datenerfassung oder der Analyse von Betriebs- und Testdaten.\nStarke analytische Fähigkeiten und Problemlösungskompetenz, Neugier, Liebe zum Detail und eine strukturierte Arbeitsweise in der Ingenieurtechnik.\nStarke zwischenmenschliche Fähigkeiten und Interesse daran, einen Beitrag zu einem globalen, funktionsübergreifenden Team zu leisten.\nVorteile für Sie\nDie Mitarbeiter von GE Vernova stellen sich der Herausforderung, eine Welt zu bauen, die funktioniert. Um dieser Mission gerecht zu werden, bieten wir vielfältige, wettbewerbsfähige Leistungen zur Unterstützung unserer Belegschaft: Our Culture | GE Vernova (gecareers.com)\nUnsere Vergütung und Zusatzleistungen sind darauf ausgelegt, Leistungsträger zu belohnen und Sie bei der Bewältigung Ihrer persönlichen und familiären Bedürfnisse zu unterstützen. Wir bieten ein robustes Leistungspaket, das je nach Beschäftigungsstatus und nationalen Anforderungen variiert.\nEin gesunder, ausgeglichener Lebensstil kann für jeden Menschen etwas anderes bedeuten. 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