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GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

Senior Power Converter System Engineer

Power Systems EngineeringPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeSalem, VA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • At least 8 years of proven technology and/or product management experience in power converter systems or a similar position.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

  • Guide component and mechanical design teams to meet overall system-level performance requirements.
  • Coordinate with the Program Manager, System Integration Leader, and Grid System Leader on development, validation, and program milestones.
  • Collaborate with fleet support, system, component, and controls teams to investigate, troubleshoot, and determine root causes of system-level performance issues in the lab and field.
  • Incorporate lessons learned promptly into the design.
  • Support the Chief Title Holder and product owners in defining and applying design practices, standards, and new methods or tools to ensure product safety and quality.
  • Evaluate and recommend system architectures for power converter products based on grid code requirements and other requirement flow-downs.
  • Design line-side and grid-side filters to meet grid requirements and other component-level constraints.
  • Use simulation models to predict transient and steady-state system performance.
  • Interface with the lab test team to drive validation strategy for system requirements.
  • Define test plans, oversee subassembly and power converter testing, and review test results for compliance with system requirements and simulation results.
  • Define component-level specifications for components such as IGBTs, capacitors, inductors, contactors, switches, and bussing to meet system requirements.
  • Evaluate, source, and qualify alternate component designs.
  • Define component qualification test plans, oversee component-level testing, and review results for compliance with component specifications and requirements.
  • Drive should-cost assessments and support supplier cost-optimization efforts to meet subsystem component cost targets.
  • Document system Design Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (DFMEA), Preliminary Hazard Assessments (PHAs), Hazardous Operations (HazOp) Reviews, Accident Scenario Reviews (ASRs), and related analyses.
  • Prepare and present technical details—including design trade studies and decisions, analyses, simulation results, and lab test results—to stakeholders at formal and informal design reviews, including Product Requirements Reviews (PRRs), Concept Design Reviews (CDRs), Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), Detail Design Reviews (DDRs), and Design Validation Reviews (DVRs).
  • Review critical drawings, schematics, and technical specifications for accuracy before release as needed.
  • Review design review documents with the Chief Title Holder to ensure compliance with internal design and documentation standards as needed.
  • Ensure deliverables meet business targets for on-time delivery, design cost, performance, availability, weight, and overall product objectives.

Desired Qualifications

  • Wind industry expertise with proven results developing and implementing technology programs.
  • Experience conducting system validation, test bench testing, and field measurements.
  • Knowledge of design standards and codes, including the Low Voltage Directive, EMC Directive, and IEEE 2800.
  • Skill in electrical component design calculations, specifications, and schematics.
  • Ability to assess system tradeoffs and risks and optimize results.
  • Business acumen and customer focus.
  • Ability to work across stakeholders to influence outcomes.
  • Strong organizational and program management skills.
  • General understanding of motor and grid control methods, including FPGA and firmware algorithm and code development in C++.

About the Company

GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

GE Vernova makes equipment and software that generate and manage electricity for utilities, power producers, and industrial customers. Its Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses span gas turbines, wind generation, and the systems that move electricity across grids. The company supplies generators, grid equipment, and controls, while its software coordinates network operations and integrates changing sources of power. Customers buy equipment and enter service agreements for maintenance, upgrades, and technical support over its operating life, alongside purchases of software and related services. GE Vernova became an independent company in 2024 after separating from GE and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
N/A
Total funding
$17.6M
Headquarters
Cambridge, MA
Founded
2024

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