Controls & Automation Engineer - Dynamic Positioning (DP) Systems

Job Description Summary

GE's Power Conversion business, part of GE Vernova, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers' power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world's major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled and curious engineer to join our Dynamic Positioning (DP) systems engineering team in Rugby.

As a member of our multi-disciplinary team of engineers, you will be responsible for all tasks related to software design, implementation and testing of Marine Automation and DP systems for marine offshore and naval applications.

• Executing various controls software engineering activities for the delivery of compliant automation and dynamic positioning (DP) systems from the receipt of an order to handover to the customer.
• Planning and executing all engineering activities to ensure projects attain on-time delivery, cost, and quality targets, including testing and documentation.
• Providing a technical interface to various stakeholders (customers, marine classification societies, and suppliers) and the sales, commissioning, and service teams.
• Performing the functional design of HMI, PLC Architecture, Networks, and Communications interfaces using standard hardware and software components.
• Writing PLC code using IEC 61131-3 compliant programming languages (e.g., Ladder diagram (LD), Function block diagram (FBD), Structured text (ST), Instruction list (IL), and Sequential function chart (SFC)).
• Designing, implementing, and testing automation process mimics using HMI SCADA packages.
• Working with the Drawing Office to produce equipment drawings, electrical wiring diagrams, cable interconnection drawings, and interface schedules, etc.

• A relevant degree in Electrical, Electronics or Industrial Control Systems Engineering (or equivalent), or significant relevant experience gained in a professional engineering environment.
• Good understanding of programming PLCs (IEC61131 Function Block, Ladder, Structured text, etc.), and HMI/SCADA systems programming.
• Experience of control &instrumentation, mechanical & electrical packaging for automation systems.
• Knowledge of Industrial communication protocols e.g. Modbus (RTU/TCP IP), OPC-UA, Profibus, Profinet etc.

• Previous experience with Dynamic Positioning systems.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards achieving it.
• Knowledge/awareness of Operational Technology (OT) cyber security.
• Basic Knowledge of Functional Safety as per IEC 61508.
• Willingness to travel and to spend periods of time on commissioning activities domestically and overseas.

• Challenging and exciting projects.
• A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.
• Attractive compensation.
• Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
• 26 days vacation + bank holidays.