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Senior Power Electronic Engineer – Valve Converter Engineering, Technology
Software EngineerSoftware EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 51-200Since 1927H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn
Location
United States
Posted
103 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Postgraduate Degree8 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Design, model, analyze and validate power electronic topologies, converters and components for Voltage Source Converters (VSC), Modular Multilevel Converters (MMC) for HVDC and FACTS applications.
• Validate performance of developed solutions through simulations, supporting prototyping, and testing.
• Lead and take ownership of the development of requirement specifications, design specifications and test specifications
• Document technology and results through patent applications, technical reports, and publications.
• Contribute to and lead the development of new products and advanced technological solutions within the HVDC and FACTS market
• Mentor and guide a team of engineers in achieving the business objectives
• Support the control and the system design teams to develop optimal holistic solutions
• Develop design and sizing design tools
• Ensure that solutions adopted are both technically appropriate and that GE Vernova has freedom to utilize these solutions.
• Ensure that work performed considers applicable international standards and policies.
• Transfer technology to engineering teams in GE Vernova to be included in next generation products and services.
• Stay current with advances in system technologies to seek out new ideas and applications.
• Work in an exciting international team environment with colleagues across GE Vernova and partners from industry, academia, and government agencies
• Define, plan, and manage development activities independently
• Participate in gate review meetings, design review meetings and quality processes
• Ensure GE’s Health and Safety processes are adhered to by personnel
Job Requirements
- Doctorate degree in an Engineering field with a minimum of 8 years of experience in design, development and validation of power converters or master’s degree in an Engineering field with a minimum of 15 years of experience in design, development and validation of power converters.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in development of complex power converters of >1MVA for grid or industrial applications (e.g., HVDC converter, HVDC multiterminal scheme, Wind/Solar converter, STATCOM, multi-level inverters, Rectifiers, Filters, Drives, etc)
- Proficiency with MATLAB / Simulink and/ or PLECS, Psim, LTSpice, PSCAD or equivalent modelling software, for the converter and component simulation of VSC-HVDC applications or complex multi-level converters
- Experience in commissioning projects and developing power electronic solutions for industrial and AC transmission grid applications
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Ability and willingness to travel 30% of the time, including international, and must comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies.
Benefits
- Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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