Power Electronics Engineer Drive Systems
Power Electronics Engineer Drive Systems
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GE Vernovas 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 worlds 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.Job Description
As Power Electronics Engineer you will be responsible for 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.
Core responsibilities:
- 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 filters and reactors etc.
- Develop analytical and modelling tools to optimise the performance of thermal solutions conduct harmonics and common mode studies perform derating analysis etc.
- 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.
- 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.
Essential qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in electrical engineering with a few years of relevant experience working on power electronics design or PhD in a related field.
- Understanding of semiconductor device (Diodes Thyristors IGBTs GTOs IGCT MOSFETS SiC GaN etc.) and related gating electronics snubber circuits and thermal design practices.
- Possession of or capable of obtaining UK security clearance to SC level.
Nice to have:
- Experience in modelling analysis design capture and simulation using tools such as: MATLAB Simulink PLECS SPICE Mathcad CFD etc. or similar.
- Experience in control systems design and analysis for power electronic converters and drives.
- Good communication and leadership skills with a can-do attitude and growth mindset
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 SC clearance) as part of the hiring process. Read more on national security vetting levels here.
You can expect from us:
- Challenging and exciting world-first projects.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Competitive salary.
- Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits include: 10% Employer Pension Contribution (not subject to individual contribution) Income protection Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
- 26 days vacation bank holidays.
Flexible Working at GE Vernova
We know that life doesnt fit into a one-size-fits-all schedule. Thats why we support flexible working adaptable start and finish times or compressed hours where possible. We trust our people to manage their work in a way that suits them while delivering results on world-first projects.
Were always looking for top talent! If this role isnt quite right but youre 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!
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Employment Type
Full-Time
