Controls Engineer
Job Description Summary
Systems Engineering ist eine funktionsübergreifende technische Disziplin, die sich auf einen Ansatz, eine Denkweise und einen Prozess konzentriert. Alle Tätigkeiten, die sowohl die geschäftlichen als auch die technischen Anforderungen der Kunden berücksichtigen, mit dem Ziel, ein Qualitätsprodukt bereitzustellen, das die Anforderungen der Benutzer erfüllt. Die Disziplin zur Umsetzung eines soliden Prozesses zum Entwerfen, Erstellen und Optimieren von Systemen, der aus der Identifizierung und Quantifizierung von Systemanforderungen, der Erstellung alternativer Systementwurfskonzepte, der Durchführung von Design-Trade-off-Studien, der Auswahl und Implementierung der besten Entwürfe und der Überprüfung der Tatsache besteht, dass das Design ordnungsgemäß integriert ist und ausgeführt wird. Prozess, der vom Konzept über die Produktion bis zum Betrieb verläuft.
Beeinflusst die Qualität der eigenen Arbeit und der Arbeit anderer im Team.Führt betriebliche/technische Standardaufgaben aus, die in der Regel Anweisungen und Arbeitsabläufen unterliegen.Möglicherweise besteht Spielraum, um die Reihenfolge zu ändern und Aufgaben/Pflichten basierend auf sich ändernden Arbeitssituationen zu erledigen.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
Controls engineering tasks supporting manufacturing, automation, and equipment performance. This role may include assisting with troubleshooting, commissioning, testing, and optimization of control systems.
Developing working knowledge of controls, electrical systems, automation, and robotics as applicable to the role. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute established policies and procedures. Ability to create new electrical documentation and make changes to existing electrical drawings (redlines).
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Working understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. Working understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams, including manufacturing, maintenance, operations, quality, and engineering, and contributes to the area.
Uses some level of judgment and has the ability to propose different solutions within established parameters, with guidance. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve routine technical tasks. Has access to technical skills and analytical thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
Typical responsibilities may include:
- Assisting with PLC, HMI, and control system troubleshooting, modifications, and upgrades
- Supporting electrical and controls design reviews
- Assisting with commissioning and startup of automated equipment and robotic systems
- Diagnosing basic control system, sensor, actuator, and field device issues
- Supporting integration of industrial networks, drives, motion systems, and safety circuits
- Preparing and updating technical documentation, drawings, and control narratives
- Working with maintenance, operations, and vendors to help resolve equipment issues
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives related to machine reliability, uptime, and automation performance
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
- At least 2 years of experience in controls, automation, electrical, or related engineering functions.
Eligibility Requirements:
- The work location for this role is Wilmington, NC (relocation assistance provided if not already local)
Desired Characteristics:
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve technical problems.
- Ability to document, plan, and execute tasks and small programs.
- Strong project coordination skills.
- Exposure to PLC programming, HMI development, and industrial control systems
- Emerson Pac Systems PLCs including RX3i and 90/30
- Siemens PLC systems including S71500, S7300, TIA portal, and Simatic Manager
- Servo motor drives, VFDs, and DC motor drives.
- Fanuc Robot systems
- Familiarity with electrical schematics, panel design, and instrumentation
- Knowledge of industrial robotics, motion control, servos, and machine safety systems
- Ability to troubleshoot automation systems in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Strong collaboration skills with operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams
- Exposure to commissioning, startup, and equipment validation
- Understanding of industrial communication protocols and control architecture
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
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 $79,400.00 and $137,000.00. 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 May 22, 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.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
- 401(K) With Company Matching
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Unconscious Bias Training
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