Lead Power Electronics Hardware Engineer

GE Energy (Finland) Oy; Imperial (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a senior engineer to simulate and design electrical, thermal, and mechanical aspects of power electronics converters for industrial applications. You will lead cross-functional teams, design new inverters and converters, and develop control algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink.

Travel to client sites will be required. The role requires a Master’s degree and 6+ years in power electronics, with strong experience in VFD systems and end-to-end project execution.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Six years of experience in power electronics hardware design or controls development.
• Experience with variable frequency drive (VFD) systems including design, testing and commissioning.
• Hardware design for power electronics including calculations, modeling, and component selection.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and PLECS for design and validation.
• End-to-end project lifecycle experience including bidding, design, commissioning and after-sales service.

Responsibilities

• Simulate and design electrical, thermal, and mechanical aspects of power electronics converters.
• Collaborate with Design Office and Manufacturing; produce comprehensive documentation.
• 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).
• Develop control algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink and related tools.
• Conduct simulations and validation using MATLAB, Simulink, PLECS, and PSPICE.
• Support project execution from bidding to commissioning and after-sales service.

Skills

Power electronics design

VFD systems

MATLAB/Simulink

Project management

Leadership

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.
• 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.
• Experience leading junior team members to drive process improvements and talent developments.
• Approximately 25% domestic/15% international travel required to unanticipated customer sites to complete site surveys, commissioning, and troubleshooting (i.e., requirements, testing, and 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. Relocation Assistance Provided: No