Sr Engineer 3 Controls Sensors & Hardware

The Senior Wind Turbine Sensors & Controls Hardware Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end architecture and component strategy of our turbine and farm-level control this role you will lead the development of innovative products and solutions execute business-critical New Product Introductions (NPI) drive cost-out initiatives and advance technology to maximize Annual Energy Production (AEP) and ensure world-class fleet performance.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Be responsible for technical design of wind turbine controls hardware including sensors (temperature proximity vibration etc.) I/O and communication hardware
• Define specifications and requirements for sensors and communication systems and cabinets
• Be responsible for continuous development of proper engineering documentation including bills of material drawings specifications manufacturing & field instructions guidelines etc.
• Define test and validation requirements. Support and execute lab testing
• Work with suppliers and site teams on component root cause analysis. Lead turbine component retrofits and upgrades for wind turbines
• Support product development programs design review discussions and present relevant design details to chief engineers for evaluation and approval
• Occasionally travel to site to support product testing and/or customer issues

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering Controls Engineering Mechanical Engineering or similar field required
• Renewable Energy emphasis preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in sensor electrical electronic controls or power systems design
• Ability to succeed in a global team environment
• Self-starter who delivers results with minimal supervision
• Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time

Desired Characteristics

• Master of Science Degree in in Electrical Engineering Controls Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects in a global matrix organization
• Experience with industrial communication protocols such as PROFIBUS PROFINET MODBUS OPC-UA and IEC-61850
• Understanding of data acquisition systems remote monitoring and SCADA
• Experience in wind turbines design specifically in control hardware and software
• Experience with technical drawings documentation and BOM structure
• Strong oral and written communication skills

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position the pay range for this position is between $113200.00 and $188800.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110% 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 04 2026.

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

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually GE Vernova) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate amend suspend replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.