Research Engineer-Electrical Systems

Roles and Responsibilities

As a Research Engineer, You Will

• Simulate, analyze and design advanced electrical power conversion systems consisting of electromechanical systems, power electronics and controls.
• Develop and implement in hardware the advanced controls of electrical system.
• Conduct power electronics research involving modeling and simulation of components and circuits, design of power electronic circuits and controls, and test of lab scale circuit and system prototype
• Design and implement controls for power electronics circuits and systems with technical guidance
• Collaborate with both GE Vernova product engineers and with global research team members on technical projects
• Contribute to program execution including identification and mitigation of risks
• Write and orally represent the research to its business customers and at technical conferences
• Work with multi-disciplinary boarder team or independently deliver based on the requirements of project
• Deliver on technical projects with set timelines and cost
• Develop an in-depth understanding of key business drivers; use this understanding to accomplish your own work.
• Gain an in-depth understanding of how work of your own team integrates with other teams and actively contribute to the area.
• Use some level of judgment and have the ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Use prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks. Have access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of your own team to arrive at decisions.
• Have proven interpersonal skills and provide informal guidance to new team members
  

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field or a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with at least 4 years of industry experience in an advanced technology development environment designing, building and testing power electronics and controls
• Strong expertise in simulation and analysis of electrical systems and electro mechanical system
• Understanding of power devices, their gate drives and electrical machines
• Understanding of thermal management of power electronic circuits
• Hands-on PCB design, hardware design and build experience in power circuits and systems
• Experience in circuit and system simulation tools such as PLECS, Saber, Matlab/Simulink etc.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in collaborative team environment
• Unfailing dedication to deadlines and commitments
  

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
• Experience in Wind Electrical system, Converter, converter control and grid integration of renewables
• Experience in power converter and control for high frequency high power applications
  

Note

To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years' experience required for any role based within the USA.

For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.

Additional Information

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