Lead Controls Platform Engineer
$98,400–$98,400 year
On-siteGreenville, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Assess renewable energy industry automation needs versus current technology trends and contribute to multi-generation technology and product plans. Collaborate with program management and product line teams to develop high-level control system requirements and communicate them to responsible controls engineers. Participate in multi-disciplinary development teams to incorporate system requirements into controller design, identify key program risks, and develop mitigation plans to ensure successful product delivery. Oversee lifecycle cost tradeoffs to ensure control system updates deliver required capability at a competitive cost. Provide timely communication on significant technical issues, present or review technical and program reviews, and develop comprehensive test plans to validate functional and performance requirements. Integrate DFMEA findings into ongoing design improvements and product development processes.
Required Qualifications
- BS Degree in Controls Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
- At least 4 years of experience with embedded controls systems and real-time operating systems
- Proficiency in control system software requirements definition, requirements flow-down, and design
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects in a global, matrix organization
- Master of Science Degree in Controls Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
- Knowledge of the GE MarkVIe control system
- Experience implementing communication protocols such as PROFINET, MODBUS, EGD, OPC-UA and IEC-61850
- Understanding of data acquisition systems, remote monitoring, and SCADA
- Proficiency relative to safety and security industry standards
- Ability to integrate DFMEA findings into ongoing design improvements and product development processes
- Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to validate functional and performance requirements
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- Strong oral and written communication skills
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