What are the responsibilities and job description for the Power Electronics Technical Support position at GE Vernova?
Job Description Summary
GE's Power Conversion business, part of GE Vernova, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers' power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world's major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.
If you are dreaming and passionate to design and/or control Low, Middle and High Voltage Power Electronics converters; which deliver high performance (better than 98% of efficiency) in an environment with condensation risks, with high vibrations (Marinized converters), Shock proved, Arc flash proved; for Industry, Oil and Gaz, Marine or Military application, with accuracy and precision better than the unit percent, and you are willing to push your limits and the technology limits, this is the right opportunity, the right team in a company with culture, ethics and ambitions as GE.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
GE Vernova Power Conversion & Storage (PCS) is looking for a Technical Support Engineer to join our Level 2 Engineering team.
This role is critical to ensuring technical excellence in field operations by providing advanced support to service teams and customers for our portfolio of industrial drives, power converters, and control systems.
With the mentoring of experienced Engineers, the Support Engineer will:
Required Qualifications
Desired Characteristics
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity 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 Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $80,000.00 and $120,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on July 31, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the 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. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
GE's Power Conversion business, part of GE Vernova, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers' power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world's major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.
If you are dreaming and passionate to design and/or control Low, Middle and High Voltage Power Electronics converters; which deliver high performance (better than 98% of efficiency) in an environment with condensation risks, with high vibrations (Marinized converters), Shock proved, Arc flash proved; for Industry, Oil and Gaz, Marine or Military application, with accuracy and precision better than the unit percent, and you are willing to push your limits and the technology limits, this is the right opportunity, the right team in a company with culture, ethics and ambitions as GE.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
GE Vernova Power Conversion & Storage (PCS) is looking for a Technical Support Engineer to join our Level 2 Engineering team.
This role is critical to ensuring technical excellence in field operations by providing advanced support to service teams and customers for our portfolio of industrial drives, power converters, and control systems.
With the mentoring of experienced Engineers, the Support Engineer will:
- Provide Level 2 (L2) technical support for GE Vernova PCS products, including MV drives, grid-tied converters, DC systems, and PECe controllers
- Assist Field Service Engineers (FSEs) and customers in troubleshooting complex technical issues-both remotely and, when required, on-site
- Support commissioning and validation of power conversion systems (FAT/SAT support)
- Develop and maintain technical instructions, service bulletins, and troubleshooting guides
- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for escalated issues and feed insights back to engineering and product teams
- Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams, including Product Engineering, R&D, Quality, and Field Services
- Participate in training efforts, knowledge base development, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintain adherence to GE safety, quality, and cybersecurity protocols in all support activities
- Simulate Power Electronics system used for Industrial applications such as Marine Propulsion, Oil and Gas, Metals rolling mills, and Power generation applications for failure investigation
- Specify electrical components (Cables, Filters, Inductors, Capacitors, Transformers, Converters ...) of the overall electrical power plant
- Write instructions for commissioning and maintenance to be used at customer site
- Support the Drive Commissioning
Required Qualifications
- Minimum Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Power Electronics, or related discipline or Master's degree in electrical engineering with 5 years of experience in electrical engineering.
- Working with industrial drives, converters, or automation systems.
- Solid understanding of motor control principles, drive topologies, and AC/DC converter systems
- Familiarity with technical documentation, such as electrical schematics and troubleshooting procedures
- Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills
- Willingness to support critical issues during off-hours and participate in occasional site visits/travel
- Ability and willingness to travel when needed to resolve site issues up to 20% of the time
Desired Characteristics
- Experience with GE Power Conversion platforms or similar kind (e.g., MV7000, SD7000, PECe, RX3i, LV5 , MV3000, LV7000, LV8000)
- Familiarity with PLC systems, industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, EGD, EtherCat)
- Hands-on experience in drive testing and commissioning
- Knowledge of marine, energy, oil & gas or industrial applications and related standards (IEC, ABS, DNV, IEEE)
- Familiar with Matlab/PLECS for real time systems study
- Autonomous, curious with the ability to understand new concepts, coach other engineers, and integrate into a team
- Major Courses on Power Electronics Converters (MMC, multilevel VSI, LCI, DC drives or Cycloconverter), Variable Speed application, STATCOM, or active filtering
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity 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 Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $80,000.00 and $120,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on July 31, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the 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. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
Salary : $80,000 - $120,000