Controls Engineer

Job Description Summary The Controls Engineer will work at the Houston Service Center to provide controls support for Aero-derivative gas turbine engine testing. This role will provide controls support to the test cell for dynamic engine testing of 150+ engines per, close to $1B revenue/yearly. This role will support two test cells, provide technical support to test cell staff, and operations leadership.

Job Description Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

- Support data acquisition system (DASSCADA) troubleshooting and upgrade

- Support test cell distributed controls (DCS) troubleshooting, repair, programming, and upgrade

- Provide test cell software and programming support (VM, networking, system interfaces)

- Support design, troubleshooting, and upgrade of Woodward controls system

- PLC programming (Woodward, Emerson, and GE)

- HMI development and display panel programming

- Load bank control troubleshooting, repair, programming, and upgrade

- Gas compressor controls troubleshooting, repair, programming, and upgrade

- Provide test cell software tool support

- Work with test engineering team to integrate test cell controls

- Assist with test systems upgrades to accommodate new products or replacement of obsolete equipment

- Assist with troubleshooting and resolution of engine and test facility operational issues

- Perform other related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications/Requirements

- Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics/Electronic/Electrical/Mechanical or two-year degree (Associates or Technical)

- At least 5+ years of relevant working experience in a test cell environment

- Working knowledge of PLC (programmable logic controller) software

- Working knowledge of the basic theory of industrial control system applications, design, and operation

- Work flexibility to support varying work hours, including weekends, and holidays as required

- Customer-focused mindset with proven ability to respond quickly to customer needs

- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English language.

Desired Characteristics

- Programming Woodward controls

- HMI and display panel programming

- Programming Emerson controls

- Experience with distributed control systems (DCS)

- Experience with Bently Nevada vibration monitors

- Experience with high-speed data acquisition systems (DAS)

- Calspan ASE2000 DAS experience

- Experience working with rotating industrial machinery, i.e. reciprocating engines, turbine engines, compressors, pumps, etc.

- Lean Manufacturing experience driving process improvements

- Six Sigma certification

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Previous experience in office administration or other related fields

- Ability to prioritize and multitask

- Strong attention to detail

- Strong organizational skills

About Us:

Aero Alliance is a Joint Venture that serves three segments of customers – its two parent companies, Baker Hughes and GE Vernova, as well as the Authorized Service Providers (ASP) network. At Aero Alliance, our purpose is to deliver improved product, repair & execution strategy & fulfillment with best-in-class quality, speed and cost for the JV Partners & ASPs.

Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve challenges big and small. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

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:

No