Associate Test Systems Engineer - Controls

Job Description Summary
GE Vernova is seeking a motivated and technically curious Associate Test Systems Engineer to join our Controls Test Engineering team in Hyderabad. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring the reliability and performance of advanced power generation systems, including turbine controls, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and excitation technologies.
This position is designed for an early-career engineer who is eager to bridge the gap between academic theory and high-stakes industrial applications. Working alongside senior engineering experts, you will gain hands-on experience in the full lifecycle of automated test systems, from design and validation troubleshooting and continuous process improvement.
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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Test System Design & Validation: Support the development and validation of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) to ensure high-quality product output.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Perform root-cause analysis on electrical test failures, identifying and implementing practical, long-term solutions.
• Operational Excellence: Maintain and improve test fixtures, tools, and hardware/software platforms. Ensure all equipment remains calibrated, operational, and compliant with safety standards.
• Documentation & Configuration: Manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), maintain source code, and keep detailed records of configurations and test procedures.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with global teams in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to drive efficiency and support production goals.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in hardware and software upgrades, proactively identifying opportunities to optimize test processes.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Technical Proficiency:Practical programming skills in C, C++.Strong fundamental understanding of electrical circuit theory, electronic components, and instrumentation.Familiarity with industrial control concepts or embedded systems.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical mindset, a high level of intellectual curiosity, and the ability to communicate technical findings clearly.
• Agility: A proactive learner who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Flexibility: Willingness to travel domestically or internationally for project support as required.

• Exposure to industrial software tools (e.g., LabVIEW, TestStand).
• Demonstrated project or internship experience involving C and C++ Programming.
• Passion for energy and industrial automation.

GE Power is a world energy leader providing equipment, solutions and services across the energy value chain from generation to consumption.