Control Engineer – Drive Controls

Posted 20 Days Ago
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
In-Office
Junior
Energy • Manufacturing • Solar • Renewable Energy
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.
The Role
Develops and implements application-layer software and control architectures for industrial drive systems. Responsibilities include defining requirements, designing and validating inverter controls, developing HMI interfaces, integrating industrial communication protocols, troubleshooting performance and coding issues, and supporting system-level testing. The role requires autonomous engineering execution, technical documentation, risk identification, customer collaboration, and participation in Agile technical reviews. Hands-on work in test labs and at customer sites is required.
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Job Description SummaryDeveloping & implementing advanced technology-based PC Drive Controls solutions with accountability and collaborative engineering while managing ambiguity and uncertainty. This role requires strong technical execution, autonomous problem-solving, and proactive ownership of assigned work streams. You will work closely with internal and external customers, function as an inclusive team player with outcome focus, and operate within an Agile methodology.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

  • Develop application layer software for Drive controls for GE Power Conversion drives.
  • Define application requirements, architecture, specifications, and/or design and validation of inverter drive systems and auxiliary control architectures.
  • Design, develop, and troubleshoot HMI screens for operator interfaces and system monitoring; ensure usability and alignment with customer requirements.
  • Implement and integrate communication protocols (MODBUS, EGD, Fastlink, etc.) for device-to-device and system-level communication; troubleshoot protocol-related issues.
  • Execute design, analysis, and evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product/program requirements.
  • Work autonomously on assigned tasks; proactively identify risks, plan activities, and escalate issues to manager or senior team members when guidance is needed.
  • Document technical data generated by assigned projects consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
  • Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments.
  • Participate in teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues.
  • Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews.

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, with a minimum of 2+ years of engineering experience.
  • Good understanding of C, C++, Python, MATLAB, and Simulink.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and identify coding structures to mitigate latency, performance, and maintainability.
  • Medium-level experience in HMI screen development (design, implementation, and testing).
  • Knowledge and hands-on experience with communication protocols (MODBUS, EGD, Fastlink, or similar industrial protocols).
  • Ability and willingness to work "hands-on" in test labs and at customer sites.
  • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, take ownership of work, plan activities, and anticipate potential issues.

Desired Characteristics

  • Master's degree in Power Electronics and Drive Controls.
  • Drive control and PWM techniques; MATLAB circuit simulation.
  • Experience in software development and qualification.
  • Experience with system-level validation testing.
  • Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems.
  • Solid oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative mindset.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience
  • Understanding of C, C++, Python, MATLAB, and Simulink
  • Ability to troubleshoot coding structures and mitigate latency, performance, and maintainability issues
  • Medium-level experience developing, implementing, and testing HMI screens
  • Hands-on experience with MODBUS, EGD, Fastlink, or similar industrial communication protocols
  • Ability and willingness to work hands-on in test labs and at customer sites
  • Ability to work autonomously, take ownership, plan activities, and anticipate issues
  • Master's degree in Power Electronics and Drive Controls
  • Experience with drive control and PWM techniques
  • MATLAB circuit simulation experience
  • Software development and qualification experience
  • System-level validation testing experience
  • Strong technical aptitude with applicable engineering tools and systems
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills

GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Vernova and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Vernova.

  • Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan includes company matching contributions and additional company retirement contributions, with access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Feedback suggests this structure supports long-term savings beyond a basic match.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available with flexible, continuous or non-continuous usage, and is complemented by adoption resources and Work/Life Connections guidance. Maternity leave is described as extended relative to typical workplace norms.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs include 12 paid holidays, permissive time off for many salaried roles, and dedicated personal, illness, and caregiving time for U.S. new hires. Some hourly roles start with a defined PTO bank, while other roles may offer unlimited time off.

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The Company
HQ: Cambridge, MA
75,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2024

What We Do

GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built company on a mission to electrify the planet while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.

Why Work With Us

Join our team, to evolve and grow, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry who help you get better every day. You’ll get the chance to rewrite the rules, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a global team for positive change.

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