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Lead Controls Engineer

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
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Lead design, implementation, and validation of control algorithms for inverter-based solar and energy storage systems. Collaborate with systems, software, product, and field teams to ensure grid compliance, safety, and performance. Perform tuning, verification, commissioning support, troubleshooting, documentation, and root cause analysis while improving controls processes and staying current with industry standards and grid codes.
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Job Description SummaryAs a Lead Controls Engineer specializing in inverter-based solar and energy storage solutions, you will support the design, implementation, and validation of control systems for inverter products. In this role, you will work as a key technical contributor within the controls team, partnering with cross-functional teams to develop reliable and effective control solutions that support system performance, safety, and grid integration. This position is intended for an engineer with solid technical experience who can work independently on defined problems and contribute to broader team objectives.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement control strategies for inverter-based solar and energy storage systems, including coordination with battery management systems (BMS), power conversion systems (PCS), and plant-level controls.
  • Support design, tuning, and testing of inverter control algorithms to meet performance, reliability, safety, and grid compliance requirements.
  • Collaborate with systems, software, product, and field teams to clarify requirements and support successful integration of control solutions.
  • Perform verification and validation activities for controls functions using standard engineering tools.
  • Assist with product and project execution activities from development through commissioning, including troubleshooting and issue resolution.
  • Prepare and maintain technical documentation such as control logic descriptions, specifications, test procedures, and validation results.
  • Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for control-related issues identified during testing or field operation.
  • Work with experienced engineers to improve controls performance, development processes, and product quality.
  • Stay informed on applicable industry standards, grid requirements, and control technologies relevant to inverter-based systems.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
  • Minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience working and understanding control algorithm development, system testing, and validation for inverter or energy storage applications.
  • Minimum of 7 to 10 years of working knowledge in power electronics, grid integration fundamentals, and communication protocols such as Modbus and IEC 61850.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience demonstrating strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience demonstrating ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with utility-scale solar or energy storage systems.
  • Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD, or Python.
  • Familiarity with applicable industry standards and grid codes such as IEEE 1547, IEEE 2800, and UL 9540.
  • Awareness of cybersecurity considerations for control systems.
  • Experience supporting commissioning, troubleshooting, or field performance analysis.

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. 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 July 09, 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.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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