Senior Engineer – Power Electronics

GE Vernova•Elgin Township, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Power Electronics Senior Engineer in Vernova Advanced Research, you will be involved in the development of new power electronics concepts and integrating them with next generation GE Vernova products. Your work will include working and leading a team doing power electronics system design, modeling, and simulation, and testing of power converters and converter submodules, testing and characterization of power electronics devices, EMI filter design for converters application. You will contribute and lead development of advanced power conversion concepts as well as their implementation for application to power generation, transmission, and distribution applications.

Requirements

PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field with experience developing power electronics and controls with a minimum of 6 years of experience OR a Masters degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience developing power electronics and controls
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
Due to the nature of the duties of this position, this role requires the individual to have a current or active Secret Clearance with an ability to attain a Top-Secret Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. citizenship.
Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
Must be 18 years or older.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with DC grid concepts, including medium and high voltage DC applications
Familiarity with energy storage, FACTS and other power electronics products for grid applications
Familiarity with microgrids and grid integration of renewables
Familiarity with Distributed Energy Resources applications and interfacing them with consumer/industrial applications or military bases.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Responsibilities

Conduct power electronics research through modeling simulation, and design of power electronic circuits and controls
Develop and test power converters devices, working knowledge with SiC and GaN devices
Develop and test control solutions for power converters devices
Design and develop naval shipboard power conversion modules
Participate with multi-disciplinary teams and lead GE Vernova Advanced Research teams in the development of new power technologies and capabilities for GE Vernova's next generation product platforms
Innovate in the power electronics space and lead Intellectual Property development/reviews
Effectively communicate results by preparing written reports and making presentations that describe analyses and solutions
Connect the organization to the latest technology developments and trends in industry
Contribute to proposals for GE businesses as well as government agencies, especially with Department of Defense (Navy)

Benefits

medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova 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 financial planning consultants
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off