Power Electronics Engineer – Variable Speed Drives & Controls

GE Vernova; Findlay Township (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company/mfi

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Holidays

Disability benefits

Job summary

GE Vernova seeks a motivated Power Electronics Engineer to advance medium-voltage VSD systems for industrial use worldwide. The role offers exposure to power electronics, motor control, real-time simulation, and system integration across marine, LNG, offshore platforms, and other critical installations.

Responsibilities cover design, validation, HIL testing, and on-site commissioning while collaborating with senior engineers to meet application requirements and field constraints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 0–5 years of experience in power electronics, electrical drives, or motor control.
• Strong understanding of electrical machines, transformers, and three-phase power systems.
• Fundamental knowledge of power electronic converters such as rectifiers and inverters.
• Familiarity with control theory and motor control concepts.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink or equivalent tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative engineering environment.
• Willingness to travel periodically for commissioning and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Support design and sizing of drive system components (transformers, front ends, power bridges, filters).
• Assist development and validation of motor control and power converter control algorithms.
• Develop and maintain simulation models for power electronics and drives.
• Participate in HIL testing and real-time simulation to verify performance.
• Support software integration and testing in labs and production.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on control sequences based on requirements.
• Analyze test results and contribute to root-cause analyses and fixes.
• Participate in system integration and performance validation.
• Provide technical support during commissioning and startup at customer sites.
• Travel occasionally to support field activities on marine vessels and offshore platforms.

Skills

Power electronics

Motor control

Real-time simulation

HIL testing

MATLAB/Simulink

Control theory

C/C++

Embedded systems

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

Structured text

HIL testing

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a motivated Power Electronics Engineer to join our team developing advanced medium-voltage variable speed drive (VSD) systems for industrial applications worldwide.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers while building expertise in power electronics, motor control, real-time simulation, and industrial drive systems. You will contribute to the development, testing, and commissioning of cutting-edge technologies used in marine propulsion, LNG liquefaction facilities, offshore platforms, compressors, rolling mills, and other critical industrial applications.

Whether you are a recent graduate with relevant internship or project experience or an engineer with a few years of industry experience, this position provides a strong technical growth path in a highly specialized and impactful field.

Job Description

What You'll Do

• Support the design and sizing of electrical drive system components, including transformers, front ends, power bridges, and input/output filters.
• Assist in the development and validation of motor control and power converter control algorithms.
• Develop and maintain simulation models for power electronic systems, electric motors, and industrial drive applications.
• Participate in Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing and real-time simulation activities to verify system performance.
• Support software integration and testing activities in laboratory and production environments.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to develop control sequences based on application requirements and system constraints.
• Analyze test results, investigate technical issues, and contribute to root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Participate in system integration and performance validation activities.
• Provide technical support during commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting of installations at customer sites.
• Travel occasionally to support field activities on marine vessels, offshore platforms, LNG facilities, and other industrial installations worldwide.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Electrical Machines, Control Systems, or a related discipline.
• 0 to 5 years of experience in power electronics, electrical drives, motor control, industrial automation, or related engineering fields.
• Strong understanding of electrical machines, transformers, and three-phase power systems.
• Fundamental knowledge of power electronic converters such as rectifiers and inverters.
• Familiarity with control theory and motor control concepts.
• Experience with engineering simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink or equivalent.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment.
• Willingness to travel periodically for commissioning and troubleshooting support.

Preferred Characteristics

• Exposure to Variable Speed Drives (VSD/VFD) through coursework, projects, internships, or industry experience.
• Familiarity with motor control techniques such as Field-Oriented Control (FOC) or Vector Control.
• Knowledge of PWM and modulation techniques.
• Experience with embedded control systems or industrial automation.
• Exposure to real-time simulation, digital twins, or Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing.
• Basic programming experience in C/C++, MATLAB, Python, or structured text.
• Understanding of industrial applications such as marine, energy, oil & gas, mining, or manufacturing systems.

Why Join Us?

• Learn from industry experts in medium-voltage drives and advanced power electronics.
• Work on technologies that power critical industrial infrastructure around the world.
• Gain hands-on experience across controls, software, simulation, testing, and system integration.
• Participate in real-world commissioning and troubleshooting activities at customer sites globally.
• Build expertise in emerging technologies such as electrification, digital twins, Hardware-in-the-Loop testing, and advanced motor controls.
• Develop a broad technical skill set with a clear path toward technical leadership and specialized engineering roles.

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: Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $80000,00 and $120000,00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on août 28, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.