Job Description Summary
The NPI Controls Engineer - Inverter works as part of the NPI Controls Engineering Team in an international environment and will be responsible for development, implementation and maintenance of power conversion products within Solar & Storage Solutions.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Development, validation, and installation of inverter controls solutions in both energy storage and solar applications
- Participate in all phases of software & controls development from product definition to production release
- Implement performance and reliability enhancements into the product
- Participate in design, code reviews, testing and software validation
- Understand the rules and regulations associated with regional electricity markets
- Support problem identification and resolution of new and installed products
- Develop, improve, and administrate customer overview and operational training material for the energy storage
- Work across engineering and services organizations to prepare documentation for installation, commissioning, and operations for use by internal GE employees and our customers
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering / Science or in STEM from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience with developing software & controls for inverters
Desired Characteristics
- Demonstrated expertise in inverter controls.
- Strong competency in power electronics and power conversion control strategies.
- Familiarity with grid following and grid forming applications.
- Knowledge of communication networks (copper, FO) and their design, SW and Hardware.
- Familiarity with standard industrial protocols such as OPC-UA and Modbus, as well as standard messaging protocols such as MQTT.
- Experience with Matlab, Simulink, and/or Python.
- Familiarity with Agile software development methodology.
- Technical project leadership experience.
- Advanced Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
- Experience working cross-functionally between Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Logistics, Product Management, etc.
- Ability to summarize and communicate complex technical information.
- Strong problem analysis and resolution skills.
- Curiosity, passion for excellence, drive to deliver on-time.
- Can present technical plans in voice of customer.
- Self-start attitude is strongly requested.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No