Electrical Component Engineer
About The Position
The Electrical Component Engineer develops and designs low-voltage control systems for SF6-insulated circuit breakers, ensuring compliance with industry standards, customer requirements, and safety and environmental regulations. The role provides technical expertise in component selection and evaluates existing control systems for potential improvements. The engineer works with cross-functional teams and remote factories, guides a drafting team producing mechanical outline drawings and product documentation, and supports internal and external stakeholders with technical questions and troubleshooting. The role also supports production by answering technical questions, updating drawings or bills of materials as needed, and ensuring production teams have the information required to operate as planned. The position’s work contributes to product design and development and technical improvements to existing products and components. Work typically involves standard operational and technical tasks subject to instructions and routines, with some latitude to reprioritize tasks as work situations change.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
- At least 1 year of relevant experience related to bills of materials, manufacturing, electrical engineering, and product design.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of SAP experience.
- Good understanding of product configurations, R&D Engineering, Planning, Sales, Contract Engineering, and Manufacturing.
- Knowledge of high-voltage and dead-tank circuit breakers.
- At least 1 year of experience with ECAD software and AutoCAD.
- Strong Microsoft Excel experience.
- Experience in project management, planning, and activity follow-up.
- Experience with MS Office software, including Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience working cooperatively and effectively in a team environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and design low-voltage control systems for SF6-insulated circuit breakers in compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
- Collaborate with product managers, electrical engineers, mechanical designers, and other cross-functional team members to support customer satisfaction.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance on selecting components such as relays, sensors, and controllers to optimize system performance.
- Conduct feasibility studies and technical assessments to identify improvements or modifications to existing control systems.
- Guide and mentor a drafting team producing mechanical outline drawings and final-product documentation.
- Collaborate with technical and non-technical team members at remote factories to support successful job execution.
- Provide technical support to internal and external stakeholders, including customers and field service teams, and troubleshoot issues.
- Ensure control-system designs and implementations comply with safety and environmental regulations.
- Support production staff by answering technical questions, modifying drawings or bills of materials as necessary, and ensuring production has the information needed to operate as planned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
- Access to GE Vernova Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, including a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching and company retirement contributions.
- Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
- Tuition assistance.
- Adoption assistance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Disability benefits.
- Life insurance.
- 12 paid holidays.
- Permissive time off.
- Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
- Professional development and competitive compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
