Principal Engineer - Power Electronics

GE Vernova; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation & benefits

Job summary

GE Vernova Advanced Research in Bengaluru seeks a Principal Engineer in Electrical – Power Electronics to help shape technology roadmaps across Electrification, Renewables and Power. You will partner with engineering and product teams to define disruptive grid solutions and collaborate with universities and external partners.

The role requires 15+ years in power electronics or 18+ with MS, strong lab scale development experience, and a track record of leading large programs and delivering

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering – Power Electronics or related field with 15+ years experience, or MS with 18+ years.
• At least 10 years deploying electrical systems to business and production environments.
• At least 10 years leading teams or large projects.
• Deep domain knowledge in electrical systems and grid‑scale power electronics.
• Experience in lab scale development, testing and validation of power electronics hardware and controllers, with tools such as DSP/FPGA, Matlab/Simulink, PSCAD.
• Experience leading large research programs and translating ideas from concept to product.

Responsibilities

• Identify electrical and grid technology needs with engineering and product teams.
• Develop an electrical systems technology roadmap and drive disruptive tech development.
• Collaborate with universities and external partners to advance GE Vernova’s grid solutions.
• Lead early‑stage technology development and mature technologies to product introduction.
• Coordinate with GE Vernova businesses to align multi‑year roadmaps and plans.
• Demonstrate new technology in lab settings to internal and external customers.
• Provide technical leadership on disruptive technologies and market trends.

Skills

Power Electronics

Electrical Systems

DSP/FPGA

High/Medium Voltage

System Simulation

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLECS

MATLAB/Simulink

PSCAD

DSP/FPGA

Job description

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?

What impact you’ll make

As a member of the Electrical & Electronics team at Advanced Research, you will be an active contributor to the advancement of technology in the areas of Electrification and Power Generation including Renewables.

Job Description

What you’ll do

As the Principal Engineer for Electrical – Power Electronics you will work with the engineering and product teams across GE Vernova Electrification, Renewables and Power businesses to develop technology and product roadmaps that define the disruptive future of GE Vernova’s electrical and grid technologies. You will shape and foster strategic collaborations with Universities and strategic technology / business/ external partners to drive innovative electrical and grid solutions for GE Vernova.

Essential Responsibilities

You will work with engineering, product and service leaders across GE Vernova to identify electrical and grid technology needs. You will work with researchers across GE Vernova Advanced Research center to identify technology trends with disruption potential for GE Vernova. You will identify strategic partners and create an electrical systems technology roadmap. You will work with external partners such as government agencies and outside business partners to define strategy and then act as an enabler for team execution. You will collaborate with these key partners and executives as well as with external partners to:

• Build a robust portfolio of research programs to drive the Electrification strategy for GE Vernova with programs in engineering across GE Vernova.
• Shape and lead early‑stage technology development with high disruption potential and mature these technologies from initial concept to successful product introduction.
• Coordinate disruptive technology efforts in close collaboration with our GEV businesses and ensure that such efforts are incorporated into long‑term multi‑generational technology and product roadmaps and plans.
• Own demonstrations of new technology development in the lab to internal and external customers.
• Drive technology and product roadmaps to ensure our businesses have a multi‑year strategic plan that is competitive.
• Drive the GE Vernova wide electrification, renewables and power strategy for safety, quality and productivity. Work with each business to identify priorities and strategies.
• Provide technical leadership across GE Vernova on disruptive technologies and market trends with a strong understanding of competition.

What you’ll bring (Basic Qualifications)

• Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering – Power Electronics or related field with a minimum of 15 years of experience or Masters in Electrical Engineering – Power Electronics with a minimum of 18 years of experience.
• A minimum 10 years of experience deploying electrical systems to business and production environments.
• A minimum 10 years of experience leading teams or large projects.
• Demonstrated deep domain knowledge in electrical systems and grid‑scale power electronics including power electronics hardware, simulation, control, protection, power converters (AC and DC), high voltage and medium voltage architectures, circuit design, semiconductors, power quality, power conditioning, sensing techniques, packaging techniques, faults, arc flash, harmonics, grid code compliance etc.
• Experience in lab scale development, testing and validation of power electronics hardware like, grid‑scale high/medium voltage converters, controllers including DSP/FPGA, filters, relays, system simulation tools such as PLECS, Matlab/Simulink, PSCAD etc., hardware in the loop, with demonstrated ability to scale to field implementation.
• Experience leading large research programs, writing successful R&D proposals, and demonstrated ability to take an idea from concept to a product.

What will make you stand out

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to lead multi‑disciplinary programs. Influence, facilitation, and negotiation skills; boundary‑less/solution‑focused approach.
• Industrial experience in the field of electrical systems for industrial application with hands‑on experience including modeling and simulation, coding and hardware.
• In‑depth knowledge of power electronics domain fundamentals and applications with a strong technical acumen paired with an ability to understand a wide range of technology domains. Exceptional problem‑solving capabilities including technical, program management and strategic aspects. Familiarity with multiple GE Vernova businesses and shown ability to leverage cross‑business networks to achieve outcomes.
• Awareness of technology in related fields such as Power systems applications, Electrical Machines and Prime Movers, Thermal Science, AI/Machine Learning etc.
• Shown ability to manage risk and uncertainty for self and team within a dynamic priority‑setting environment. Ability to make decisions with confidence when problems or solutions are not well defined.
• Strong record of peer‑reviewed journal publications and conference presentations.

Benefits Available to You

GE Vernova employees rise to the challenge of building a world that works. In order to meet this mission, we provide varied, competitive benefits to help support our workforce.

• Compensation & benefits are designed to reward high performers and help you manage your personal and family needs. We offer a robust benefits package depending on your employment status and your national requirements.
• Healthy, balanced lifestyle can mean different things to different people. We’ve created programs that support the way you live and work today.
• GE Vernova invests to provide opportunities to grow your career by providing a path for continued on‑the‑job learning and development.

Inclusion

At GE Vernova, we believe in the value of your unique identity, background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted, respected and that they belong. Click here to learn more: https://jobs.gecareers.com/vernova/global/en/i-d-e

About GE Vernova Advanced Research

GE Vernova Advanced Research is accelerating a new era of available, affordable, and sustainable energy. We’re tackling decarbonization, renewables, and electrification with the pioneering spirit to enable a zero‑carbon future. At GE Vernova Advanced Research, scientists, engineers and technicians work to provide GE Vernova’s businesses and strategic partners with technical innovations for their future generation products, processes and services.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes