Lead Power Electronics Hardware Engineer

GE Vernova; Imperial (PA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to simulate and design electrical, thermal, and mechanical aspects of power electronics converters for industrial applications. You will specify components, collaborate with Design Office and Manufacturing, and lead cross-functional teams to validate LV/MV converters.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 6+ years in power electronics hardware design or controls development, with travel to sites for surveys,

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related.
• Six (6) years of experience in power electronics hardware design or controls development.
• Experience with variable frequency drive systems and hardware design for power electronics.

Responsibilities

• Simulate and design electrical, thermal, and mechanical aspects of power electronics converters.
• Lead cross‑functional teams to design, develop, and validate LV/MV power electronics.
• Develop control algorithms and validate them using MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, and PSPICE.
• Create manufacturing and commissioning instructions and comprehensive product documentation.
• Travel to customer sites for surveys, FAT witnessing, and commissioning.

Skills

Power electronics design

Controls development

Team leadership

Project management

Lean methodologies

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 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