Lead Power Electronics Engineer - Electromechanical

GE Vernova; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a Lead Power Electronics Engineer to contribute to innovative drive and power conversion systems. You will lead the design process for electromechanical packaging solutions, ensuring compliance and delivering on high-impact applications across various sectors. This role offers competitive salary, generous bonus schemes, and professional development opportunities in a pioneering environment.

Benefits

10% - 15% Employer Pension Contribution

Income protection

Private Health with Optional Dental Insurance

Life Assurance

26 days vacation + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience designing MW-class power converters or systems.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and simulation tools for thermal and structural packaging.
• Good understanding of Eplan for electrical schematic development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of electromechanical packaging solutions for high-power drive systems.
• Manage BOMs with robust change control and direct electrical schematics.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and international standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Design engineering

Education

Bachelors degree in Power Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Eplan

Creo

Ansys

Job description

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Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary

GEs 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 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 a Lead Power Electronics Engineer, you will be key player in our multidisciplinary Systems Engineering group. You'll contribute to the delivery of innovative MW-scale drive and power conversion systems for high-impact applications across Marine, Energy, and Industrial sectors.

Reporting directly to the Power Electronics Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for leading & executing the comprehensive design process for Low- and Medium- Voltage power electronics for Drive Systems projects.

Job Description

Your Impact: What Youll Do

As Lead Power Electronics Packaging Engineer, You Will:

• Lead the end-to-end design and integration of electromechanical packaging solutions for high-power drive systems (LV/MV).
• Own the mechanical and electrical design of power converters and enclosures, integrating structural, thermal, and electrical packaging.
• Drive design for manufacturing (DfM) initiatives, ensuring cost-effective, scalable, and robust hardware architectures.
• Interpret and direct electrical schematics using tools like Eplan and manage BOMs with robust change control.
• Lead or support thermal and structural simulations, validation, and full-system testing, ensuring reliability under harsh operating conditions.
• Champion compliance with health & safety, international standards, and class society requirements (e.g., Lloyds Register, DNV).
• Partner with cross-functional teams across test, commissioning, and tendering to ensure solutions are delivered to spec, on time, and on budget, by managing your plans and tasks.
  
  

Who You Are: Your Skills & Experience

Youre a hands-on, problem-solving design engineer who thrives in complex, collaborative environments. You bring:

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Experience designing MW-class power converters, enclosures, or systems integrating both electrical and mechanical components.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (e.g., Creo) and simulation tools (e.g. Ansys) for thermal and structural packaging.
• Understanding of converter system protection, fault-level studies, and design verification techniques.
• Good understanding of Eplan or equivalent for electrical schematic development.
• Experience with power electronic system testing (thermal runs, fault/abnormal condition validation, performance optimisation).
• Possession of or eligibility to obtain for UK SC clearance.
  
  

You Can Expect From Us:

• Challenging and exciting world-first projects
• Competitive salary + generous bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits include: 10% - 15% Employer Pension Contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health with Optional Dental Insurance, Life Assurance.
• Professional Development supported by GE Vernova University
• 26 days vacation + bank holidays.
  
  

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 SC clearance) as part of the hiring process. Read more on national security vetting levels here (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels) .

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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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

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  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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