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GE Vernova · 1 day ago

Power Electronics Engineer

Imperial, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$89K/yr - $149K/yr

8+ years exp

GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Power Electronics Engineer responsible for leading and performing Low Voltage and Medium Voltage power electronics and electrical design tasks on Drive System projects. The role involves working in a multi-disciplinary team to specify, design, support manufacturing, and validate megawatt-scale power electronics for various applications.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability

No H1B

Responsibilities

Conceptual or theoretical activities that deals with the study/research and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism

Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy

In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area

Uses some level of judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks. Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions

A job at this level is likely to be an individual contributor with proven interpersonal skills or an early people leader who can hire and develop talent. Provides informal guidance to new team members

The ideal candidate shall possess strong technical familiarity with GE drive products and the HPCi platform, including configuration, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and integration within industrial control system

The candidate should have a clear understanding of the entire project execution life cycle and demonstrate flexibility to participate in all phases, including bidding, design, engineering, commissioning, and after-sales service and support

The candidate should demonstrate flexibility and proficiency in multiple disciplines, including project engineering, hardware design, and control system development, ensuring effective collaboration across all project phases

Qualification

Power Electronics DesignElectrical Machines ControlMATLABSimulinkVFD ExpertiseProject ManagementCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills

Required

Masters or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering/ Power Electronics/ Control system, with 8 Years of Experience

Knowledge of power electronics converter design and electrical machines control methods is desirable

Skilled user of power electronics design tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, PLECS etc

At least 5 years of professional experience in the power industry, specifically in the variable frequency drive (VFD) domain, with demonstrated expertise in system design, troubleshooting methodology

Preferred

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems

Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs

Established project management skills

Ability to multi-task on a variety of projects, adapts to changing circumstances, able to deal with ambiguity making positive use of the opportunities it presents

Excellent personal organizational skills, ability to manage time effectively, monitors performance against deadlines and milestones, works productively in a pressurized environment

Ability to travel on short notice in accordance with customer/project requirements, both within and outside the United States