• Lead Power Electronics Development Engineer

    GE Vernova (Imperial, PA)


    Job Description Summary

    The Power Conversion branch of GE Vernova is looking for new and experienced talents which will become tomorrow the expert and reference in Power Electronics.

     

    The Senior Power Electronics Engineer role belongs to a multicultural, multigeneration and diverse Power Electronics team under the supervision of the Power Electronics Manager. The Power Electronics team is a branch of the Global Engineering as the System team, the Automation team, and the Design office are.

     

    If you are dreaming and passionate to design and/or control Low, Middle and High Voltage Power Electronics converters; which deliver high performance (better than 98% of efficiency) in an environment with condensation risks, with high vibrations (Marinized converters), Shock proved, Arc flash proved; for Industry, Oil and Gaz, Marine or Military application, with accuracy and precision better than the unit percent, and you are willing to push your limits and the technology limits, this is the right opportunity, the right team in a company with culture, ethics and ambitions as GE Vernova.

    Job Description

    Roles and Responsibilities

    Hardware

    + Simulate and design an overall Power Electronics system for Industrial application such as Marine Propulsion, Oil and Gas, Metals rolling mills, and Power generation applications

    + Specify electrical components (Cables, Filters, Inductors, Capacitors, Transformers, Converters …) of the overall electrical power plant

    + Write all project artifacts including Hardware and commissioning instructions

    + Design new Voltage Source Inverter (IGBT or Sic) and new Thyristor converter (Rectifier LCI)

    + Support the Drive Test and Validation

    Software

    + Develop Offline and Real Time Electrical System Simulation for the Design of a Power Electronics system for Marine, Oil and Gas, Industry applications

    + Write specifications for Power Electronic Controller and commissioning test mode instructions

    + Develop the Drive/Converter Software and HMI, validate, and test on a test bench or on a HIL Real Time platform

    + Develop Technical Engineering tools for the project team

    + Support the project team and Drive Commissioning

    + Support the Drive Validation and Commissioning

    Required Qualifications

    + PhD with a minimum of 2 years experience in Power Electronics

    + Or Master degree with a minimum of 5 years experience in Power Electronics

    + Or Bachelor degree with a minimum of 7 years experience in Medium and High Voltage Power Electronics Converters

    Desired Characteristics

    + Understand physical phenomena; strong theoretical and mathematical background; with the ability to understand new concepts and ability to communicate information clearly

    + Experience in Middle Voltage and High Voltage applications

    + Willingness to travel when needed

    + Autonomous, curious with the ability to understand new concepts, coach other engineers, and integrate into a team

    + Creative, passionate and integrate into a team

    + Experience on MMC, multilevel VSI, LCI, DC drives and Cycloconverter

    + Experience on Variable Speed application, STATCOM, or active filtering

     

    GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . 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. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

     

    **Relocation Assistance Provided:** Yes

     

    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.