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Lead Controls Engineer

Wilmington NC USA · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 13 days ago

Project ManagementRoadmappingRoboticsPLCControlsLeadershipCommunicationMentoringOSHA

About the role

Impacts site-wide operations and is responsible for technical strategy, planning, and execution across multiple projects and value streams within the controls discipline.
The role requires expert-level judgment in controls and automation, with responsibility for setting standards, resolving the most complex technical issues, and mentoring other engineers.
Decisions and recommendations have a significant impact on equipment safety, reliability, productivity, and long-term technology roadmap.

Controls engineering associated with manufacturing, industrial automation, and equipment support.
Operates with a high level of autonomy and is expected to lead complex initiatives, define technical direction, and influence cross-functional decisions.
This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

For roles outside of the USA- This role requires advanced experience in the Engineering/Technology & Controls Engineering.
Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in manufacturing, controls automation and electrical engineering.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years' experience required for any role based within the USA.
For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.
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.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on July 09, 2026.

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $188,600.00.
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.

discretionary annual bonus.
Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program.

The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

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.

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