Lead Power Electronics Hardware Engineer

IF1855 GE Energy Power Conversion USA Inc.; Imperial (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a senior Power Electronics Engineer to design and simulate electrical, thermal, and mechanical aspects of high‑performance converters. You will specify components, document assembly and commissioning instructions, and lead cross‑functional teams across design and manufacturing.

The role involves designing new VSIs (IGBT/SiC) and Thyristor converters, and developing control algorithms using P80i, with MATLAB, Simulink, PLECS, and PSPICE for validation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; six years in power electronics hardware design or controls development.
• Experience with VFD systems including design, testing, and commissioning; end-to-end project execution lifecycle.
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Simulink, and PLECS/PSPICE for design and validation.
• Experience leading junior team members and applying lean methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Simulate and design electrical, thermal, and mechanical aspects of power electronics converters.
• Specify electrical/mechanical components and create documentation for manufacturing and commissioning.
• Lead cross-functional teams with design and manufacturing to deliver robust solutions.
• Design new VSIs (IGBT/SiC) and Thyristor converters; ensure high performance in harsh environments.
• Develop control algorithms using P80i and validate with MATLAB/Simulink/PLECS/PSPICE.

Skills

Power electronics design

Leadership

Project management

Team coordination

C/C++

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

PLECS

PSPICE

Job description

Job Description Summary

Essential Functions / Responsibilities: Responsible for simulating and designing electrical, thermal, and mechanical aspects of Power Electronics Converters for various industrial applications. Specify electrical and mechanical components, collaborate closely with the Design Office and Manufacturing teams, and create comprehensive product documentation, including manufacturing and commissioning instructions. Lead cross-functional teams to design, develop, and validate low- and medium- voltage power electronics. Design new Voltage Source Inverters (IGBT or SiC) and Thyristor converters (Rectifier LCI), while ensuring high performance and reliability in challenging environments. Develop control algorithms using the P80i software platform. Conduct simulations using tools like MATLAB, SIMULINK, PLECS, and PSPICE. Apply expertise in MW-scale converter design and electrical drives to impact departmental operations and contribute to key planning and execution.

Job Description Qualifications / Requirements

Master’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related. Six (6) years of experience in power electronics hardware design, power electronics controls development, or a combination thereof. Employer will accept pre- or post- Master’s degree experience. Experience must be post-Bachelor's degree. Work experience to include: Five (5) years of experience in variable frequency drive (VFD) systems to include design, testing, and commissioning; Hardware design experience for power electronics systems to include: calculations, modeling, and component selection; Engineering modeling and simulation tools to include: MATLAB, Simulink, and PLECS, for power electronics converter design and control algorithm validation; End-to-end project execution lifecycle including: bidding, design, engineering, commissioning, and after-sales service; Project management to include: scheduling, milestone tracking, risk management, and resource allocation; Lean methodologies to optimize product designs, minimize waste, enhance quality, and deliver robust customer-focused solutions; and Experience leading junior team members to drive process improvements and talent developments. Any and all experience may be gained concurrently.

Approximately 25% domestic/15% international travel required to unanticipated customer sites to complete site surveys, commissioning, and troubleshooting (i.e., requirements, testing, and Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) witnessing). Travel expenses paid by employer. GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). GE Energy Power Conversion USA Inc. will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. 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. GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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