Lead Power Electronics Hardware Engineer - MW-Scale Drives

GE Vernova; Imperial (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a seasoned Power Electronics Engineer to simulate and design electrical, thermal, and mechanical aspects of converters for industrial applications. You will specify components, collaborate with Design Office and Manufacturing, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver robust, low- and medium-voltage solutions.

You will develop control algorithms, design inverters and rectifier converters, and run simulations with MATLAB, SIMULINK, PLECS, and PSPICE, contributing to FAT and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field.
• Six (6) years of experience in power electronics hardware design or controls development.
• Experience with VFD systems including design, testing, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Simulate and design electrical, thermal, and mechanical aspects of power electronics converters.
• Specify electrical and mechanical components; collaborate with Design Office and Manufacturing.
• Lead cross-functional teams to design, develop, and validate low-/medium-voltage power electronics.
• Design new Voltage Source Inverters (IGBT/SiC) and Thyristor converters; ensure high performance in challenging environments.
• Develop control algorithms using P80i software platform; run simulations with MATLAB, SIMULINK, PLECS, PSPICE.

Skills

Power electronics design

Control algorithms

MATLAB / Simulink

PLECS / PSPICE

Project leadership

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

PLECS

PSPICE

Job description

GE Vernova is seeking a seasoned Power Electronics Engineer to simulate and design electrical, thermal, and mechanical aspects of converters for industrial applications. You will specify components, collaborate with Design Office and Manufacturing, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver robust, low- and medium-voltage solutions.

You will develop control algorithms, design inverters and rectifier converters, and run simulations with MATLAB, SIMULINK, PLECS, and PSPICE, contributing to FAT and