Job Description

Controls engineering associated with manufacturing, industrial automation, and equipment support. Impacts site-wide operations and is responsible for technical strategy, planning, and execution across multiple projects and value streams within the controls discipline. Operates with a high level of autonomy and is expected to lead complex initiatives, define technical direction, and influence cross-functional decisions.
The role requires expert-level judgment in controls and automation, with responsibility for setting standards, resolving the most complex technical issues, and mentoring other engineers. Decisions and recommendations have a significant impact on equipment safety, reliability, productivity, and long-term technology roadmap.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Serve as a lead technical authority for controls engineering supporting manufacturing, automation, and equipment performance across the site (or multiple sites, as applicable).
• Own and lead high-impact controls and automation projects from concept through implementation, including requirements definition, design oversight, validation, and handoff to operations.
• Develop and drive controls and automation strategy, standards, and best practices (hardware, software, networks, safety) for the site and contribute to broader organizational standards.
• Independently troubleshoot, commission, test, and optimize complex and integrated control systems, resolving chronic, multi-factor issues and driving systemic improvements.
• Provide technical leadership and direction in controls, electrical systems, automation, and robotics; influence equipment selection, architecture, and technology choices.
• Ensure that controls solutions meet safety, regulatory, cybersecurity, and internal compliance requirements; champion adherence to standards and robust engineering practices.
• Translate business and manufacturing priorities (safety, quality, delivery, cost, risk) into control system strategies and improvement roadmaps; prioritize and justify investments in modernization, obsolescence mitigation, and automation upgrades.
• Lead cross-functional integration of controls engineering with manufacturing, maintenance, operations, quality, process engineering, and IT/OT teams to ensure robust and sustainable solutions.
• Exercise expert-level judgment, proposing and justifying alternative architectures, technologies, and approaches; influence changes to standards and policies as needed.
• Act as a mentor and coach for less-experienced engineers and technicians, providing technical guidance, peer reviews, and training in controls design, troubleshooting, and best practices.

Additional Responsibilities May Include:

• Leading design and implementation of advanced PLC, HMI, and control system architectures, including redundant systems, complex sequencing, motion control, and safety functions.
• Leading formal electrical and controls design reviews for large or high-risk projects, ensuring conformance to safety standards, maintainability expectations, and lifecycle considerations.
• Defining and overseeing commissioning and startup strategy for new or heavily modified automated equipment and robotic systems, including FAT/SAT, validation, and handover plans.
• Diagnosing and resolving complex issues involving control systems, networks, sensors, drives, robotics, and system interactions; driving root cause analysis and systemic corrective actions.
• Architecting and integrating industrial networks, drives, motion systems, robotics, and functional safety circuits in accordance with applicable standards (e.g., IEC/ISO, NFPA, OSHA).
• Authoring and approving technical documentation, electrical drawings, control narratives, functional specifications, and standards; ensuring configuration management and version control.
• Acting as a key technical interface with OEMs, integrators, and vendors: defining technical requirements, reviewing proposals, and ensuring delivered systems meet site standards.
• Leading or co-leading site-wide continuous improvement and transformation initiatives related to automation performance, OEE, reliability, standardization, and digital integration.
• Contributing to long-term automation and controls roadmap planning, including technology evaluations, obsolescence strategies, and alignment with corporate initiatives (e.g., digital, analytics).
• Providing technical risk assessments and mitigation plans for major projects and process changes, particularly in areas of safety, cybersecurity, and production continuity.

Required Qualifications

• For roles outside of the USA- This role requires advanced experience in the Engineering/Technology & Controls Engineering. Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
• For roles in USA - Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in manufacturing, controls automation and electrical engineering.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
  

  Note:

  
  To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years' experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $188,600.00. 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 July 09, 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.