Job Description Summary

GE Vernova’s Advanced Research business is the central innovation engine for GE’s portfolio of energy businesses, which will be unified under one banner called GE Vernova. The research organization is made up of 250 researchers representing virtually every major scientific and engineering discipline. Collectively, they are driving major research programs and initiatives to decarbonize power, accelerate renewables, and promote electrification and the creation of a 21st century grid fit to power a zero-carbon energy future.
As a Power Electronics Lead Engineer in Vernova Advanced Research, Electrical Systems team, you will be involved in the development of new power electronics concepts that are integral to changing the way the world generates and uses energy. Your work will include power electronics system modeling and simulation, design and testing of power converters and converter submodules, testing and characterization of power electronics devices, EMI filter design for converters application. You will contribute to the development of advanced power conversion concepts as well as their implementation for application to power generation, transmission, and distribution applications.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to the planning, development, and transition of technologies from concept to products and/or services for GE internal and external clients. 

You will:

• Conduct power electronics research through modeling simulation, and design of power electronic circuits and controls

• Develop and test power converters devices

• Develop and test control solutions for power converters devices 

• Participate with multi-disciplinary teams in the development of new power technologies and capabilities for GE's next generation product platforms

• Innovate in the power electronics space

• Work closely as a team member on programs involving electric machines and power systems

• 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

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with a minimum of 2 years of professional experience developing power electronics and controls or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with a minimum of 6 years of professional experience developing power electronics and controls

• Due to the nature of the duties of this position, this role requires the individual to obtain and maintain US Government Security 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. 

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Desired Characteristics:

• Familiarity with DC grid concepts, including medium and high voltage DC

• Familiarity with the excitation of electric machines.

• Familiarity with energy storage 

• Familiarity with microgrids and grid integration of renewables

• Expertise in simulation tools such as PLECS, SABER, MATLAB (Simulink) and others

• Connections in industry and academia

• Record of publications and patents

• Demonstrated successful track record of completing tasks and deliverables on schedule and on budget.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including demonstrated formal writing and presentation experience.

The salary range for this position is $98,400-$164,000 US dollars annually. 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.

GE provides a comprehensive benefits package that provides access to plans which support the overall wellbeing of our employees and their dependents. These benefits include, but are not limited to, health care coverage (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), a retirement plan that includes Company Retirement Savings and a 401K with Company matching, Life Insurance options, Disability coverage, paid time-off, EAP, and more.

Additional Job Description

Compensation Grade

LPB1

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.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunities 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 will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes