Job Description SummaryRole Summary/Purpose
As a Research Engineer– Electrical Systems Engineering, you will independently execute and contribute to technology programs in design, modeling, analysis and control of advanced electrical power conversion systems, developing advanced power electronics topologies leveraging recent advancements in components, packaging and controls and deliver solutions for high power density, cost and performance for power conversion to various GE businesses including renewable energy, aviation, healthcare and transportation.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

As a Research engineer, you will:Simulate, analyze and design advanced electrical power conversion systems consisting of electromechanical systems, power electronics and controls.Develop and implement in hardware advanced controls of electrical system.Conduct power electronics research involving modeling and simulation of components and circuits, design of power electronic circuits and controls, and test of lab scale circuit and system prototypeDesign and implement controls for power electronics circuits and systemsCollaborate with both GE product engineers and with global research team members on technical projectsWrite and orally represent the research to its business customers and at technical conferenceswork with multi-disciplinary boarder team or independently deliver based on the requirements of projectdeliver on technical projects with set timelines and costIn-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.Uses some level of judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks. Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.proven interpersonal skills and provides informal guidance to new team members

Required Qualifications

Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field or a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with at least 4 years of industry experience in an advanced technology development environment designing, building and testing power electronics and controlsStrong expertise in simulation and analysis of electrical systems and electro mechanical systemUnderstanding of power devices, their gate drives and electrical machinesUnderstanding of thermal management of power electronic circuitsHands-on PCB design, hardware design and build experience in power circuits and systemsExperience in circuit and system simulation tools such as PLECS, Saber, Matlab/Simulink etc.Excellent communication and presentation skillsAbility to work independently as well as in collaborative team environmentUnfailing dedication to deadlines and commitments

Desired Characteristics

Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.Experience in Wind Electrical system, Converter, converter control and grid integrationExperience in power converter and control for high frequency high power applicationsExperience in wireless power transfer system

Note:

To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years' experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes