Senior Electrical Designer
Senior Electrical Designer
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GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable affordable and sustainable energy while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health safety security and improved quality of life. Are you excited at the opportunity to electrify and decarbonize the worldAs a Senior Electrical Designer you will work on innovative transformer designs collaborate with industry experts and contribute to cuttingedge engineering solutions in power transformer design. You will have extensive experience in the design of power transformers and shunt reactors with indepth understanding of ISO IEC and IEEE standards. You will also be proficient in design failure analysis (DFMEA) root cause analysis (RCA) and FEA tools. You will travel regularly to manufacturing units conferences and customer sites.
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Product development of Medium and Large Power Transformers as well as Shunt Reactors.
- Lead and participate in design reviews collaborating with crossfunctional teams to address design challenges risks and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Apply DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) to identify potential failure modes and enhance design robustness.
- Ensure designs comply with all relevant industry standards and best practices including but not limited to ISO IEC and IEEE.
- Ensure components and assemblies meet applicable industry and business standards.
- Use specialized software to analyze magnetic circuits electromagnetic fields insulation strength and verify the electrical adequacy of products.
- Promote PTRwide initiatives focused on electrical design quality and reliability.
- Support PTR quality initiatives with a significant emphasis on design robustness.
- Develop and maintain solid business relationships and effective communication with suppliers to ensure their support and assist in the production of highquality components.
- Conduct failure analysis using RCA (Root Cause Analysis) to effectively resolve designrelated issues.
Required Skills:
- Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
- Extensive proven experience in transformer development and design.
- Indepth knowledge of internal standards (ISO IEC IEEE etc. and industry best practices in transformer design.
- Proficiency in CAD tools.
- Extensive expertise in design failure analysis (DFMEA) and failure investigation using RCA (Root Cause Analysis).
- Familiarity with FEA tools.
- Ability to develop and optimize designs to meet customer requirements and comply with relevant regulations.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and engage with customers.
- Exceptional problemsolving skills and a keen attention to detail.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with transformer manufacturing processes.
- Deep understanding of transformer operational performance including mechanical and thermal aspects.
- Experience working on international projects and collaborating in multidisciplinary crosscultural teams.
- Familiarity with methodologies for developing new technologies and products.
Personal Attributes:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Exposure to an international environment.
- High attention to detail and precision.
- Proactive selfmotivated and capable of working independently or as part of a team.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
- Passionate about continuous improvement and professional growth.
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in English is required. Additional language skills are a plus.
Lichfield Road manufacturing facility has been originally established in 1903 and has been standing since 1960 as a part of English Electric group delivering power transformers that later merged GEC Alsthom and later became ALSTOM and has been acquired by GE in 2015. Stafford is ideally suited for research and advanced manufacturing with our highly skilled staff and position at the heart of the UKs transport network. GE is proud to be the largest employer in Stafford with around 1700 employees across multiple sites.
The transformer facility has been renowned all over the world with its expertise in design manufacturing and delivery of HVAC and HVDC transformers worldwide up to 800kV.
About GE Grid Solutions:
At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.
Why we come to work:
At GE Renewable Energy our engineers are always up for the challenge and were always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting and youll need to bring a solutionfocused positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed loyal colleagues if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact youll be exposed to gamechanging diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.
What we offer:
A key role in a dynamic international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements
Competitive benefits and great development opportunities including private health insurance
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
