Sr Engineer 3 - Controls Sensors & Hardware

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Greenville, NC, USA
In-Office
113K-189K Annually
Senior level
Energy • Manufacturing • Solar • Renewable Energy
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.
The Role
Leads end-to-end architecture, design, and component strategy for wind turbine and farm-level controls hardware. Responsibilities include specifying sensors and communication systems, creating engineering documentation and BOMs, defining validation requirements, supporting lab testing, conducting root cause analysis, leading retrofits and upgrades, and contributing to product development reviews. The role also supports suppliers and site teams, presents designs to chief engineers, and travels occasionally for testing or customer issues.
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Job Description SummaryThe 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 systems. In 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.

Job Description

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:

  • Bachelor’s 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

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes



For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $113,200.00 and $188,800.00. 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 candidate’s 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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar field
  • 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
  • Renewable Energy emphasis
  • Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
  • Experience leading projects in a global, matrix organization
  • Experience with PROFIBUS, PROFINET, MODBUS, OPC-UA, or IEC-61850
  • Understanding of data acquisition systems, remote monitoring, and SCADA
  • Experience designing wind turbine control hardware and software
  • Experience with technical drawings, documentation, and BOM structure
  • Strong oral and written communication 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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