Senior Electrical Designer

AL8238 UK Grid Solutions Limited; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy company is seeking a Senior Electrical Designer to work on innovative transformer designs and contribute to cutting-edge engineering solutions. The ideal candidate has a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, extensive experience in transformer design, and strong analytical skills. This role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth, allowing the candidate to work both in-office and remotely.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Relocation assistance

Flexible work agreements

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
• Extensive proven experience in transformer development and design.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO, IEC, and IEEE standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in design reviews to address challenges.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards.
• Conduct failure analysis using RCA to resolve design-related issues.

Skills

Extensive experience in transformer development and design

Proficiency in CAD tools

Exceptional problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

FEA tools

Job description

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Senior Electrical Designer

Apply locations Stafford Remote time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R5008395

Job Description Summary

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 world?

As a Senior Electrical Designer, you will work on innovative transformer designs, collaborate with industry experts, and contribute to cutting-edge engineering solutions in power transformer design. You will have extensive experience in the design of power transformers and shunt reactors, with in-depth 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 cross-functional 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 PTR-wide 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 high-quality components.
• Conduct failure analysis using RCA (Root Cause Analysis) to effectively resolve design-related issues.

Required Skills:

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
• Extensive, proven experience in transformer development and design.
• In-depth 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 problem-solving 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 multi-disciplinary, cross-cultural 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, self-motivated, 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 UK's transport network. GE is proud to be the largest employer in Stafford, with around 1,700 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 world-wide, 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 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: Yes

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

About Us

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it.

If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different.

Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver.