Job Description Summary
Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.
Job Description
As Power Electronics Engineer, you will report to the Valve Converter Electrical Team Lead within the Valve Converter Engineering & Technology Function (Team who deliver development project and customer projects for the HVDC Valve Converter). This is a very exciting and dynamic field of power engineering in which GE's leading contribution has worldwide recognition.
The role gives an excellent opportunity for a motivated candidate to innovate, expand their design skill and personal development within an internationally recognised expert in this exciting field. Whilst based at the HVDC Centre of Excellence in Stafford, there will be international travel opportunities to collaborate with other GE units, test laboratories and customer sites.
Candidate Profile
* The candidate will probably be educated to degree level in electrical or electronic engineering. However, this is not as important as a proven track record and evidence that you have the experience and abilities to perform the role.
* Candidates should have a good understanding of power semiconductors; their control, protection and application would be advantageous. It is key that the candidate has the ability to work quickly and efficiently within an engineering team.
* An enquiring mind and desire to learn new skills, an ability to apply different engineering disciplines and a willingness to share the knowledge are essential qualities. Ideally, the candidate will have a good track record of leading a team of engineers in delivering a technical project on time and according to the scope.
Responsibilities:
* Use design tools to specify converter valves and deliver valve design report to support tender and project.
* Generate technical documentation (such as valve design, type test specification, routine test specification and site pre-commissioning specifications) to deliver converter valves at project stage.
* Work against customer specifications at project stage (Clause by Clause, Risk analysis).
* Integrate with other engineering departments for product definition (System design, Main Scheme, Layout, Commercial).
* Testing and validation for high voltage power electronics including IGBT and thyristor and passive components used in valve converter.
* Design or application experience on IGBT and thyristor driver circuit.
* Design experience on the protection and control circuit for IGBT and thyristor.
* Perform routine and type test specifications and pre-commissioning testing.
* Provide product support during the complete life cycle from development to tender and commissioning of project.
* Support site activities during installation of the valve converter, pre-commissioning and training for customer.
* Expect to travel 20% of the time across the world.
Qualifications / Requirements:
* Educated to degree level in electrical or power electronic engineering.
Required Characteristics:
* Experience with power electronic converters (motor drives, such as HVDC and FACTS applications).
* Experience with high power electronic components (IGBTs, thyristors, passive components).
* Experience in testing and validation of power electronic devices.
* Thermal Design (loss calculations, heatsink specification liquid cooling).
* Specification and report writing.
* Simulation tools such as Matlab-Simulink, PSCAD-EMTDC.
* Requirements capture.
* Risk analysis.
* EHS compliance ability.
* Good communication skills.
* High Voltage engineering.
* Ability to coordinate and lead a small group of engineers.
Specific Abilities:
* Able to work to deadlines with high quality.
* Good technical communication.
* Independent and team worker (Pro-Active).
* Precise documentation.
* Attention to details.
The North Europe Grid System Integration (GSI) team delivers a wide range of turnkey high voltage AC and DC transmission projects to its Customers in the UK, Ireland, and Scandinavia.
Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, serves customers globally with over 20,000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. Grid Solutions is focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid.
About GE Grid Solutions:
At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space, our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to fulfill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability, GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotal role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions, we help enable the transition for a greener, more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.
Why we come to work:
At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we're always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you'll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you'll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.
What we offer:
A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements. Competitive benefits and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.
Additional Information:
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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