Power Electronics Engineer

GE Vernova

  • Stafford, Staffordshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 hours ago
Job Description Summary Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.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).As the successful candidate, you will be part of a highly motivated, dynamic and rapidly growing team of engineers working on the project activities related to HVDC applications.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.Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities
  • Use design tools to specify converter valves and deliver valve design report to support tender and project.
  • Generate technical documentations (such as valve design, type test specification, routine test specification and site pre-commissioning specifications) to deliver converter valves at project stage
  • Working against customer specification at project stage (Clause by Clause, Risk analysis).
  • Integration with other engineering departments for product definition (System design, Main Scheme, Layout, Commercial).
  • Testing and validation for high voltage power electronic including IGBT and thyristor and passive component 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.
  • Performing routine and type test specifications and pre-commissioning testing.
  • Product support during 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.
Required QualificationsEducated to degree level in electrical or power electronic engineeringDesired Characteristics
  • Experience for power electronic converters (motor drives, such as HVDC and FACTS applications)
  • Experience on high power electronic components (IGBTs, thyristors, passive components)
  • Experience on testing and validation of power electronic device
  • 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 work with a group of engineers
About Us:GE Vernova is a world leader in the energy solutions market with a portfolio of energy businesses across the globe. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition – and we want you to be part of that change and enjoy imagination at work.If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of clean, reliable energy, come join us.About GEV Grid Solutions:At GEV 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 full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable 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 GEV, 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 agreementsCompetitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.Additional InformationRelocation Assistance Provided: No

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