Power Electronics Engineer

GE Vernova


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Rugby
Contract type: Full time
Job Description Summary

GE’s Power Conversion & Storage 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, including through our specialist motors, power electronics, drives and control technologies.

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and experienced Power Electronics Engineer to join GE Power Conversion’s Engineering group working on new technology and contribute to the design and development of our next generation products.

As the Power Electronics Engineer you will be responsible for leading and designing MW scale Power Electronics Converters products. This is a technical role and will involve working in a multi-disciplinary team of engineers to specify, design, code and validate Power Electronics products used in low voltage & medium voltage MW-scale power electronics converter systems and electrical drives for Marine, Naval, Energy and Industry applications.

Key Responsibilities For The Role Include

  • Specify, design and document power electronics converters technical solutions to meet specific application requirements.
  • Undertake all aspects of power electronics circuits design, snubber design, gating electronics design, thermal design, etc. This requires semiconductor device domain knowledge (Diodes, Thyristors, IGBTs, GTOs, IGCT, MOSFETS, SiC, GaN, etc).
  • Undertake modelling, analysis, and simulation of power electronic converter systems, using standard industrial design tools such as: Matlab, Simulink, PLECS, PSpice, Mathcad, CFD, etc.
  • Development of power electronic systems analytical, modelling tools for systems with a large degree of MW range power electronic converter systems. These will include power electronic inverter thermal studies, EMC, harmonic studies, common mode studies, rating evaluation, performance evaluation and optimisation etc.
  • Verification, validation, testing of low voltage & medium voltage power electronic systems,
  • Application of engineering standards and development of design practices.
  • Ensuring power electronic system designs comply with the relevant health & safety, international standards, and class society rules.
  • Support attainment of on-time delivery, cost and quality targets on projects.
  • Provide technical assistance to tendering, test and commissioning teams.
  • Liaison with customers, suppliers and sub-contractors

Desired Characteristics

  • Ideal candidate shall have strong domain knowledge and experience of a substantial proportion of the following:
  • Knowledge of power electronic converter control systems design and analysis.
  • Ability to multi-task on a variety of projects, adapts to changing circumstances, able to deal with ambiguity making positive use of the opportunities it presents.
  • Able to make prompt, clear decisions. Probes for further information or greater understanding of a problem and produces workable solutions.
  • Excellent communication skills: listens, consults others and communicates proactively.
  • Knowledge of drive control systems.
  • Strong report writing skills; writes clearly and succinctly to meet the needs and understanding of the intended audience.
  • Strong personal organisational skills, ability to manage time effectively, monitors performance against deadlines and milestones, works productively in a pressurised environment.
  • Upholds ethics and values, demonstrates integrity.
  • Learns from successes and failures, seeking team and/or customer feedback.
  • Willing to work extended hours at critical times.
  • Full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential.
  • Focuses on customer needs and satisfaction, consistently achieves project goals.
  • Able to establish good relationships with customers and colleagues, able to build effective networks inside and outside of the organisation. Adapts interpersonal style to suit different people and/or situations.
  • SAP and Teamcenter (PLM) experience is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree, Masters or PhD degree in power electronics is desirable.
  • Knowledge of power electronics converter design and electrical machines control methods is desirable.
  • Good semiconductor device domain knowledge and their associated gating electronics & snubber circuits design and thermal design.
  • Skilled user of power electronics design tools such as Mathcad, MATLAB, Simulink, PLECS etc.
  • Willing to travel within UK and overseas for short term working.
  • Able to achieve UK security clearance.

You can expect from us

  • Work on exciting cutting-edge technology on novel drive system topologies and challenging and exciting global projects.
  • A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.
  • Attractive compensation.
  • Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
  • 26 days vacation + bank holidays.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement in a global company.
  • Dynamic and collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and creativity.

It will be necessary to carry out background checks and suitability assessments (UK BPSS clearance OR UK SC clearance) as part of the hiring process. Read more on national security vetting levels here.

We’re always looking for top talent! If this role isn’t quite right, but you’re interested in joining GE Vernova, we can support you to understand where your skills could help. Get in touch today and become part of a team shaping the future of power conversion technology! [email protected]

The Energy to Change the World | GE Vernova → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6Iz8nweeE4

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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