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Lead Cooling Controls Engineer (m/f/d)

GE Vernova

Berlin, Germany

Full Time

Posted October 29, 2026

Power Generation

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 30, 2026
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Job Description

As a Lead Cooling Controls Engineer (m/f/d) you will report to the Valve Cooling Team Leader within the HVDC Valves Engineering Department.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the engineering and design of pure-water cooling control systems for HVDC applications, ensuring compliance with project specifications and performance requirements
Define technical specifications, support RFQ preparation, evaluate supplier proposals and ensure compliance with requirements
Coordinate with cross-functional internal engineering teams, suppliers, customers, and work closely with sourcing team on cooling system supplier selection
Prepare and review P&IDs, flow diagrams, equipment calculation and specifications
Review and validate PLC logic, Single Line Diagrams, Electrical Loads, Signals Lists, Components Lists and Circuit Diagrams.
Lead technical risk and availability assessments (DFMEA, HAZOP, RAM)
Supervise and witness FAT, SAT, testing, and commissioning activities, including communication testing between cooling control system and external systems
Troubleshoot and resolve critical technical issues under tight deadlines, ensuring uninterrupted system performance
Contribute to product innovation and continuous improvement of the processes
Undertake occasional international travels for test supervision, supplier visits, and internal meetings

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Automation, Controls, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Strong knowledge of controls systems, PLC-based automation, instrumentation, electrical power systems and power electronics
Basic knowledge of power electronics cooling, heat transfer, hydraulics
Proven experience in the design, integration of cooling control systems and associated automation solutions.
Ability to prepare and read P&IDs, electrical schematics, SLD and other engineering drawings
Experience with LV Electrical systems, PLC control logic, system integration, industrial communication protocols and troubleshooting
Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP and IEC 61850, and experience with engineering standards (ISO, IEC)
Experience writing technical specifications, design reports, and test procedures
Proficiency with Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with simulation tools (e.g., Matlab/Simulink, TIA Portal, IEDscout)
Strong problem-solving skills and analytical mindset
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional, multicultural, and global teams with strong written and verbal English communication skills
Knowledge of pure water cooling of high-power and high-voltage design, HVDC converter stations
Experience with liquid cooling systems (ideally in power electronics), instrumentations and system integration
Prior experience with systems commissioning
Experience with PLC, RTU programming, simulation and testing for platforms (Siemens, Rockwell)
Mechanical Engineering basics
Prior experience of supplier chain integration
Experience with customers interaction, discussion, negotiation
Understanding of intellectual property and patent processes

Benefits & Perks

A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements
Competitive compensation, benefits, and great development opportunities.