Lead Engineer - EDGE Controls

Job Description Summary

The Onshore Wind controls engineering organization is seeking a Lead Engineer - EDGE Controls with demonstrated software development in the field of IOT to join our innovative team. The selected candidate will be accountable for leading the development of IOT applications, as well as testing and deploying software solutions

Job Description

GE’s Onshore Wind business has a total installed base of more than 50,000 wind turbines in more than 35 counties, with 100+ GW of global installed capacity. We harness increased onshore wind energy potential through a broad family of turbines that are uniquely suited for a variety of wind environments, including Cypress, GE’s most powerful onshore wind turbine, and GE’s 2MW platform, which has more than 20GW installed and in operation today. We are committed to our customers’ success in wind, offering a broad portfolio of products and services that make renewables the energy of choice for a cleaner future.

Essential Responsibilities:

As the Lead Engineer - EDGE Controls, you will:

• Perform requirements engineering for new apps and analytics, including analysis, quantification and documentation of requirements and design trade-offs for wind turbine / wind-farm level / hybrid energy systems Predix / EDGE OS / Azure IOT EDGE / other industry standard EDGE OS based analytics / optimization algorithms.
• Design analytics / optimization algorithm in C / C++ / C# / Python (primary) code, as well as consolidate test case for functional and system level testing.
• Verify & validate implementation of new apps/algorithms by executing test cases either via simulation or remote testing on actual customer turbines.
• Deploy and follow established process to containerize algorithm as an app and deploy in an actual wind farm in the Predix / EDGE OS / Azure IOT EDGE / Other industry standard EDGE OS environment and verify the algorithm performance.
• Execute routine analyses using vested methods and technologies and/or contributes to technological developments in teams under supervision.
• Contribute to product configuration management, sustaining and customer support.
• Support product development program, design review discussions and present relevant design details to chief engineers for evaluation and approval.
• Collaborate with other Engineering and Global Research Center teams on new energy system control technology and lead design implementation efforts.
• The applicant may be called to travel up to 10% of the time to support product validation, product and customer discussions.

Qualifications/ Requirements

• Masters/ Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Controls / Mechatronics Engineering with Renewable Energy Emphasis preferred.
• Minimum 5-6 years of experience in software development (Python, C, C++, C#) testing, validation, and deployment
• Preferably 2-3 years of experience relevant to wind turbine systems, service, Predix App development or Control system design
• Experience with Matlab Simulink, C/C++/C#, Python, Predix, Edge OS, Azure IOT EDGE
• Hands on experience in building Machine Learning and ANN algorithms
• Hands on experience in implementing cyber security and coding standards.
• Demonstrated success in a global team environment, effective communication skills and self-starter, who delivers results with minimal supervision.

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Problem analysis and resolution skills
• Experience replicating field issues in simulation and driving resolution.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and stay up to date with industry developments and trends.

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