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Lead Control Engineer

GE Vernova

Full-time Engineering India / Chennai

Employer posted: September 17, 2026. Source checked: October 9, 2026 6:50 am. Availability and final application requirements are confirmed on the employer’s site.

Source: GE Vernova — India selected cities. WorkerEra lists this opportunity from an external source; confirm current details with the employer.

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Job Description Summary

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • As part of controls team responsible for project deliverables, controls software validation, project specific software creation, FAT, SAT, HIL, commissioning support for Solar & Battery energy storage system (BESS) projects.
  • Support on-site startup and integration of various systems to our hardware and software.
  • Track overall status of controls deliverables and complete on time with quality for the assigned projects to meet goals of the control team.
  • Have close interaction with project managers, various internal teams and customers to finalize engineering requirements with respect to contract scope and deliver the same to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with customers with confidence and clarity.
  • Develop, improve, and administer customer overview and operational training material for the control system.
  • Work across the Hybrid engineering and services organizations to prepare documentation for installation, commissioning, and operations for use by internal GE employees and our customers.
  • Work on design, develop and deploy the control hardware configuration for each project and design the communication network, including but not limited to DI/DO, Ethernet, FO and other industrial communication etc.
  • Support problem identification and resolution of new and installed products.
  • Drive performance and reliability enhancements back to the product
  • Participate actively in controls design, Software code reviews, testing and software validation.
  • Work on standardization of controls project execution, software validation, implementation.

Required Qualification & Experience

  • Bachelor/master’s degree in electrical /electronic/instrumentation/controls engineering or equivalent.
  • Minimum 10+ years of experience in developing and implementing control software.
  • Experience in GE’s MarkVIe product & tools like GE’s Toolbox ST, Workstation ST, Cimplicity software (SCADA), P80i software is preferable.
  • Demonstrated Software expertise in Solar, Battery Energy storage, Plant level controls, validation and verification, formal methods, systems integration, advanced controls, or related technologies.
  • Familiarity with standard industrial protocols such as OPC-UA, Modbus, EGD, Profibus, CAN bus, IEC 61850 and IEC 104 etc.
  • Experience in PLC, DCS, SCADA, SQL and Matlab Simulink software.
  • Experience in various countries grid code compliance particularly Australian grid code, PLQ & AEMO requirements, UK, USA, European, Germany, Itali, Turkey & India grid codes.
  • Familiar with AS/NZS safety standards.
  • Worked in any power generation industry like BESS, solar. renewable, thermal, nuclear etc.
  • Experience in communication networks equipment’s functionality, Selection, Software features, Hardware & Cyber security.
  • Demonstrated implementation of controls or systems integration in products and field engineering experience.

Desired Characteristics

  • Ability to summarize and communicate complex technical information
  • Strong problem analysis and resolution skills
  • Curiosity, passion for excellence, drive to deliver on time
  • Knowledge of power conversion systems and controls.
  • Present technical plans in voice of customer
  • Experience in working cross-functionally between Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Logistics, Product Management, etc.
  • Self-started attitude is strongly requested
  • Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Mentor & Guide team
  • Self-Starter, demonstrate ability to work effectively within and between teams and as Individual
  • Ability to energize teams and perceives change as an opportunity
  • Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse and highly matrix environment.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Source: GE Vernova — India selected cities

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