Lead Engineer - Controls

Company: General Electric
Location: Greenville
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description SummaryThis is a hands-on control engineering role supporting the Greenville Technology Lab (GTL) mission executing critical combustion and mechanical test programs while acquiring high-quality design data that will facilitate the development of world-class products for power generation. This role is focused not only on daily controls activities for near-term component testing, but also on facility upgrade projects, and longer-term automation projects to achieve the vision of the testing automation roadmap.Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities+ Support daily operation of test labs to ensure customer requirements are satisfied + Be responsible for PLC & HMI programming including change and revision control + Develop models of facility media systems + Develop design schedule for projects/programs with milestones and cross-functional work task assignments + Design, document, and commission control panels + Develop Technology Roadmaps to clearly communicate timing, resources, and funding needs. + Be accountable for specification, configuration & procurement of process control sensors, servo systems, and machine controls + Provide support to facility design engineering team with respect to expansions, modifications, and upgrades in support of test programs + Develop and implement facility process controls and automation + Be responsible for operational compliance with ISO requirements + Be responsible for full compliance with GE and regulatory EHS policies + Maintain a safe work environment with a goal of zero injuries + Develop and implement a continuous process improvement program + Participate as a presenter or reviewer in internal and external technical and program reviewsRequired Qualifications+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college + 3 years experience in engineering + 2 years experience in controls development and implementationDesired Characteristics+ Programming expertise and high-level programming languages (C coding and Python scripting is a plus) as well as experience or knowledge of Linux Environment + 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. + 3+ yrs experience in gas turbine controls development and physical implementation + Control system design experience (GE family of PLCs is a plus) + Software proficiency in Wonderware HMI, Proficy Machine Edition, and AutoCAD + Experience with various communications protocols including OPC, Modbus, Profibus, EGD, and Profinet. + Strong thermo/fluid background and knowledge of compressible flow relationships, valve sizing, and basic process engineering + 120VAC, 24VDC, 4-20mA control circuits design. Motor starters, solenoid valve actuation, control valves, various process transmitters (Pressure, Flow Temperature, Differential Pressure.) + Familiarity with three phase power distribution up to 480VAC is a plus Must be eligible to work in the US without Sponsorship. GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (/CareerConnectResources/GE11GLOBAL/en/_global/desktop/assets/images/poster/_screen/_reader/_optimized/_w/_supplement.pdf) . 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 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

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