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Converter Electrical Component Engineer

AT GE Vernova
GE Vernova

Converter Electrical Component Engineer

Roanoke, VA

Job Description Summary

The Converter Component Engineer will apply the science and systems of power conversion to help drive the electric transformation of the world's infrastructure. Designing and delivering power conversion design to evolve today's power electronics solutions for cleaner energy in the form of Wind Power.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing power converter product concepts based on ONW electrical system requirements
  • Evaluate product and component concepts
  • Design, select, specify, and validate critical power components (e.g. IGBTs, IGCTs, Diodes, capacitors, inductors, contactors, fuses)
  • Develop and perform product validation test plans
  • Assist in performing power circuit protection and coordination studies, circuit design, and component selection.
  • Participate in FMEA and risk assessment activities
  • Work with a multi-disciplinary engineering development team that includes power conversion design, controls engineering, mechanical design, and product test/validation
  • Work with manufacturing and sourcing to test and qualify components and assemblies for production and resolve issues as needed to maintain product quality.
  • Work with product support teams to determine root cause of component or system failures and implement corrective actions to meet product reliability goals for customers.

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Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (Electrical Engineering or related field).

Desired Characteristics

  • Eexperience designing and validating high-power power conversion systems
  • Familiarity with simulation tools such as Circuit simulation (Saber, SPICE), Power electronic device modeling (Saber), and Electro-thermal modeling of power devices.
  • Familiarity with Instrumentation and measurement of power converters and power electronics.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet goals and objectives.
  • Effective technical documentation skills
  • Effective communication and presentation skills
  • Proven interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
  • Advanced Technology Degree
  • Familiarity with low & medium voltage insulation systems-partial discharge theory and testing methods.
  • Familiarity with NFPA 70 and 70E and Arc Flash analysis (EasyPower or SKM) and testing
  • Familiarity with NEC, IEC, UL, and CSA regulatory standards
  • Familiarity with reliability analysis

The salary range for this position is $79,400 - $119,000 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. This posting is expected to close on March 1st or thereafter.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. 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. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Client-provided location(s): Salem, VA 24153, USA; Greenville, SC, USA; Schenectady, NY, USA
Job ID: GE_power-774311574
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training

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