Job Description Summary
This Product Development team focuses on technology development and innovation for high power electronic devices, systems and control software. The team has extensive expertise in high power electronic devices like IGBT and IGCT and their applications, electric drive system design and technology, simulation, controls, and software development.
You will be a member of a development team and will cooperate with members of the Global Research Center and GE businesses worldwide. You will provide your expertise especially in the area of very high power, medium-voltage range (>1MW, 1-10 kV).
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
The Power Electronics Mechanical System Engineer will provide Electromechanical Engineering domain expertise in a multi-disciplinary engineering development team that includes system & control engineering, application software engineering, simulation, hardware & mechanical design, integration & test functions
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- Review and analysis of applications and flow down of requirements
- Define electro-mechanical requirements for power converter products
- Develop power converter product concepts using FEA and CFD modeling, simulation, and statistical design methods
- Evaluate, select, and apply appropriate electrical components
- Define test and validation requirements for components and overall product
- Document design configuration, principles of operation, and application guidelines within PLM toolkits
- Document design intent for product manufacturing and long-term support of products
- Ensure product complies with requirements, including cost, performance, and reliability targets
- Responsible for technical direction and decisions for assigned product development projects and guide other design team members to document details
- Work with a multi-disciplinary engineering development team that includes controls engineering, power conversion design, mechanical design, control hardware design, and Integration / Test
- Develop FMEA and risk mitigation plans
- Work with the project leader to ensure appropriate resources and schedule
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
- Minimum 5 years experience designing / testing products or equivalent experience
Desired Characteristics
- Documented detailed experience with power conversion or similar electrical system design
- Documented experience with CAD (Pro-E, Unigraphics, Autocad, etc) and simulation tools (ANSYS, FloTherm, etc.)
- Experience working with various agency certifications, codes, and standards
- Demonstrated ability to meet goals and objectives.
- Proven interpersonal and leadership skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
- Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
- Familiarity with low & medium voltage insulation systems-partial discharge theory and testing methods
- Working knowledge of GE manufactured power electronics and control systems
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