Senior Power Electronic Engineer – Valve Converter Engineering

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GE Vernova

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Energy • Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence

GE Vernova is a leader in the energy sector with over 130 years of experience, dedicated to electrifying the world while decarbonizing it. The company offers a broad portfolio of energy solutions including gas, hydro, nuclear, and wind power technologies, aimed at providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. With a strong focus on innovation, GE Vernova plays a significant role in reducing the carbon footprint of global power systems and supports the transition to net-zero emissions by 2030.

10,000+ employees

⚡ Energy

🚀 Aerospace

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

📋 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

🎯 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

• No relocation assistance provided