Job Description Summary
Role Overview:
As the Platform Leader for Power Systems, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, driving the development and execution of our power systems platform roadmap. You'll leverage your deep understanding of power electronics, control systems, and grid integration to deliver solutions that are both groundbreaking and reliable. You'll inspire and mentor a talented team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and technical excellence.
Job Description
Who We Are
Power Conversion and Storage business works closely with end users in energy-intense industrial applications. We focus on offering integrated electrical systems. A strategy aligned to three major macro trends: Power Stability, Energy Storage and Industrial Electrification.
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Why We Come To Work
Our team is dedicated to making a difference and creating a more sustainable future for all. We foster a dynamic and inclusive work environment where everyone is valued and can thrive. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career in the clean energy industry, we invite you to join our team and be a part of a company that is making a real difference in the world.
Are you passionate about shaping the future of renewable energy? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your technical expertise and leadership skills can make a real-world impact? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to lead the charge in developing cutting-edge power systems for utility-scale solar and BESS applications.
Role Overview:
As the Platform Leader for Power Systems, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, driving the development and execution of our power systems platform roadmap. You'll leverage your deep understanding of power electronics, control systems, and grid integration to deliver solutions that are both groundbreaking and reliable. You'll inspire and mentor a talented team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and technical excellence.
What You'll Do:
- Product Liaison: Act as the primary liaison between product management and engineering, ensuring clear communication and alignment on product requirements.
- Operational and Technical Guidance: Provide operational and tactical guidance to the engineering team, supporting them in product design to meet Product Requirements Document (PRD) specifications.
- Problem-Solving Leadership: Lead and drive Problem Solving Reports (PSRs) for engineering challenges encountered during design activities, ensuring effective resolution.
- Design Best Practices: Guide the team in adopting best design practices, promoting efficiency and quality.
- Intellectual Property Management: Identify potential intellectual property (IP) and patents, safeguarding the company's innovation.
- Strategic Engagement: Ensure principal engineers and the Chief Title Holder Engineers are fully engaged with the design team, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Spearhead Innovation: Translate product requirements into cutting-edge technical solutions, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in power conversion technology.
- Lead with Vision: Guide technical planning and implementation, ensuring seamless integration of subsystems, rigorous testing, and effective risk/cost management.
- Build High-Performing Teams: Foster collaboration across engineering disciplines and with external partners, resolving challenges and driving consensus.
- Champion Quality: Oversee first article testing, troubleshoot issues, and share lessons learned to continuously improve our products and processes.
- Drive Excellence: Ensure adherence to development processes and quality standards, championing a culture of continuous improvement.
- Shape the Future: Lead the creation and maintenance of state-of-the-art product documentation that showcases our technical leadership.
Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field. Master's degree or PhD preferred.
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in relevant technical/product roles, with at least 3 years focused on inverter-based systems. Experience working in a fast-paced technology environment that utilizes design thinking, lean start-up, and agile delivery approaches is highly desirable.
- Technical Expertise:
- Deep knowledge of power semiconductor devices, converter topologies, power electronics principles, and control systems for grid-connected inverters.
- Comprehensive understanding of utility-scale solar and BESS applications, including grid integration requirements, use cases, and relevant standards and codes (e.g., IEEE 1547, UL 1741).
- Understanding of EMC/EMI principles and mitigation techniques for power electronics systems.
- Leadership and Collaboration:
- Proven ability to lead and mentor engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical information to diverse audiences. Demonstrated ability to build relationships, communicate at all levels, and work across a global organization.
- Drive and Passion:
- A strong passion for renewable energy and a commitment to driving innovation in the field.
- Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a strong work ethic and a desire to make a significant impact.
Why You'll Love It:
- Make a Difference: Contribute directly to the advancement of renewable energy solutions, playing a vital role in the global transition to a sustainable energy future.
- Be a Pioneer: Drive the development of cutting-edge power systems that will shape the industry and power the world.
- Grow with Us: Enjoy unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and advancement in a dynamic and rewarding environment.
- Join a Winning Team: Collaborate with a passionate and talented team of engineers who are committed to excellence.
The salary range for this position is 98,400.00 - 131,200.00 - 164,000.00 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. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
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