Lead Controls Hardware Engineer

GE Vernova; Stafford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at GE Vernova as a Lead Engineer, focusing on Control and Protection for HVDC systems. With opportunities for innovation and growth, you will contribute to crucial projects aimed at transitioning to cleaner energy solutions. This role offers autonomy within a supportive environment, where collaboration drives results.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Flexible Work Agreements

Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduate-level hardware engineering expertise in Control and Protection principles.
• Demonstrated ability to think innovatively and share knowledge.
• Proficient in problem solving with a focus on quality and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and apply engineering for HVDC control and protection functions.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams to resolve engineering issues.
• Develop technical documentation and support product validation.

Skills

Problem Solving

Innovation

Technical Documentation

Data Analysis

Team Collaboration

Education

Engineering degree in Computer Science or power systems

Job description

Job Description Summary
Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.

As Lead Engineer, you will be part of a highly motivated, dynamic team of engineers working on:
* The delivery and application engineering of existing and new Controls and Protection engineering applications

* Focusing on the design of Control and Protection functions for Line Commutated Converter (LCC) and Voltage Source Converter (VSC) HVDC schemes, particularly for HVDC converters and the forthcoming "HVDC Grid".

This is a very exciting and dynamic field of power engineering in which GE's leading contribution has worldwide recognition.

As the successful candidate, you will be able to innovate, expand their design skills and personal development within an internationally recognised company in this exciting field.

The role has a level of autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline supported by standard functional practices and procedures.

A degree of judgment will be required at this level but can be supplemented by guidance where required.

Whilst based at the HVDC Centre of Excellence in Stafford, UK there may be some international travels to collaborate with other GE teams, test laboratories, strategic suppliers and contract customers.

Job Description

The Candidate

• You will require hardware engineering expertise at graduate level or equivalent experience, being able to demonstrate a high degree of knowledge and understanding of Control and Protection hardware engineering principles.
• A demonstrated ability to think innovatively and apply engineering knowledge.
• An enquiring mind and desire to learn new skills, an ability to apply different engineering methods and a willingness to share knowledge are essential qualities.
• An element of self-judgment and the ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters, but with guidance, is expected at this level.
• Tasks are expected to be solved using a combination of experience and on the job training, utilising technical skills and analytical thinking to solve engineering problems.
• Multiple internal sources will be available to support tasks, give guidance and facilitate the arrival to engineering decisions and solutions.

Skills & Experience

• Able to work to deadlines with high quality and accuracy.
• Dynamic and proactive with ability to work on own or as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team to resolve technical issues.
• Ensure correct and accurate technical documentation is generated consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
• Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations.
• Have an awareness of EHS compliance in design and engineering.
• Has awareness of Controllership and ROHS/REACH compliance.
• Use of processes, systems, methodologies and tools to manage product lifecycle challenges such as obsolescence and component lead time.
• Is developing their specification & report writing experience and acumen.
• Confident with requirements capture principles.
• Has the ability to participate in problem solving activities such as 8D or similar.
• Awareness of intellectual property and the patent process.
• Lead and provide the key technical direction to small projects.
• Interface with manufacturers and integrators.
• Influences quality, efficiency and effectiveness of the team.
• Occasional global travel for product validations, product testing and supply chain integration activities.

To be successfully chosen for this opportunity, you will have:

Knowledge of:

• HVDC (Preferred attribute).
• Component selection, analysis, and qualification testing.
• Component level design error testing and analysis.
• Industrial networks like Profibus, Ethernet, Ethercat, Passive Optical Networks (PON).
• Design failure mode & effect analysis (DFMEA).
• Failure analysis and root cause analysis.
• Control & Protection hardware system design and development, understanding schematic capture, wiring schedules, interconnection diagrams and power supply requirements.

Have Experience of:

• Product verification (bench testing) and validation (integration testing) testing.
• Type testing - EMC, Environmental, Halt.
• Electronic design for EMC.
• Design for manufacture (DFM), test (DFT), industrialisation & design to cost.
• Maintaining legacy products including updates and improvements to extend product life span.
• Practical electronic bench testing experience.

Specific Abilities

• Comply with all Quality Procedures, Work Instructions and Processes.
• Report or resolve any non-conformances and process in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety through participation in formal and informal discussions.
• Adhere to all safe working procedures in accordance with instructions.
• Ensure safety work instructions are complied.
• Participate in the resolution of safety issues.
• Comply with the GE code of ethics and Values.
• Strict adherence to standards and legislation.

Qualifications:

• Engineering degree in Computer Science or power systems and power electronics subjects or proven equivalent knowledge and experience in HVDC business.

About Us:

GE Vernova is a world leader in the energy solutions market with a portfolio of energy businesses across the globe. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition - and we want you to be part of that change and enjoy imagination at work.

If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of clean, reliable energy, come join us.

About GEV Grid Solutions:

At GEV 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 GEV, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we're always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you'll need to bring a solution-focused, 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, you'll be exposed to game-changing, 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: No