Power Electronics Engineer – Variable Speed Drives & Controls
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- prescription drug coverage
- access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions 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
- Relocation Assistance Provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
