Senior High-Voltage Power Electronics R&D Engineer

gevernova

Town of Niskayuna (NY)

On-site

USD 113,000 - 189,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Discretionary annual bonus

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

12 paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

GE Vernova Grid Solutions in Niskayuna, NY seeks a Senior Power Electronics Engineer to drive development of next‑gen power conversion tech for grid-scale energy systems. You will innovate across semiconductors, converter topologies, and control systems, collaborating with global teams from concept through prototype to product.

You’ll lead projects, define rigorous test procedures, and contribute to patents and publications while staying ahead of emerging technologies.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field with 6+ years in power electronics.
5+ years designing, building, and testing power converter circuits from simulation through hardware validation.
5 years of expertise in power device physics, including Si, SiC, GaN.
5 years of modeling and simulation (PLECS, SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, FEA).
5+ years hands‑on experience designing or testing power converters at 1+ MW scale.

Responsibilities

Design, model, simulate, and validate power semiconductor devices and converter circuits using industry tools (PLECS, SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, FEA).
Develop gate driver circuits and associated power supplies for high-performance switching applications.
Lead and contribute to projects from concept through prototype, testing, and technology transfer.
Define and execute test procedures for power devices and converters, ensuring rigorous validation.
Document innovations through patents, technical reports, and peer‑reviewed publications.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with global BU, academic partners, and external customers.
Stay current with emerging power electronics technologies and identify new applications for the business.
Location: Niskayuna, New York (on-site).
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