Lead Power Electronics Engineer

17 hours ago

Rugby, Warwickshire, United Kingdom GE Vernova Full time
Job Description SummaryGE Vernova's Power Conversion & Storage business 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, drives and control technologies.

As Lead Power Electronics Engineer you will be responsible for leading and performing Low Voltage and Medium Voltage power electronics and electrical design tasks on Drive Systems projects. This is a technical role and will involve working in a multi-disciplinary team of engineers to specify, design, support manufacturing & validation of megawatt-scale power electronics for Marine, Energy, and Industry applications.Job Description

In this role you will:

  • Lead the design process of power, control, and cooling solutions for power electronics converters to customer specifications.
  • Undertake all aspects of power electronics circuits design, snubber design, gating electronics design, thermal design, filters and reactors,  etc.
  • Manage Bill of Material (BOMs) for all assemblies, ensuring control through robust change management process.
  • Capture, maintain and deliver against design requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Contribute to Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEAs) and lessons learned; conduct fault analysis and develop protection strategies as required.
  • Plan, organise and conduct verification and validation testing of LV & MV power electronic systems in the megawatt range, including: full temperature heat run tests; Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) tests; overload and abnormal condition assessments; performance evaluation and optimisation.
  • Develop clear test methods, capture and document results effectively.
  • Ensure power electronic system designs comply with applicable health & safety regulations, international technical 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.
  • Liaise with customers, suppliers, and sub-contractors.

We are looking for a committed and professional individual with:

  • Possession of, or capable of obtaining, SC-level security clearance.
  • Relevant academic degree or equivalent qualifications in power electronics or a related discipline.
  • Experience in power electronics converter design and understanding of electrical machines control methods.
  • Domain expertise in semiconductor device (Diodes, Thyristors, IGBTs, GTOs, IGCT, MOSFETS, SiC, GaN, etc.) and related gating electronics, snubber circuits, and thermal design best practices.
  • Willingness to travel within UK and overseas for short-term working.

What will make you stand out:

  • Experience in control systems design and analysis for power electronic converters and drives.
  • Proficiency in modelling, analysis, and simulation of power electronic converter systems, using standard industrial design tools such as: MATLAB, Simulink, PLECS, SPICE, Mathcad, CFD, etc.
  • Familiarity with EPLAN (or equivalent) for electrical schematics capture.
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple projects, adapt to changing circumstances, and leverage ambiguity as an opportunity for growth.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills; demonstrates active listening, consults with stakeholders and communicates proactively.
  • SAP and Teamcenter (PLM) experience.

You can expect from us

  • Challenging and rewarding 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

Imagine a future with us

This role involves work for customers who manage critical infrastructure; based on customer requirements it will be necessary to carry out background checks and suitability assessments (UK BPSS clearance OR UK Security Clearance (SC)) as part of the hiring process.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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