Senior Electrical Engineer

Responsibilities

Develop 3D models, Bills of Material (BOMs), assembly drawings, and specifications for multiple electrical components including transformer and power cable. Translate wind turbine electrical system requirements into hardware and components definition. Support the full lifecycle of the transformer and power cables from concept to production to field operation. Host and complete internal reviews for the new product development. Support supply chain, wind turbine manufacturing and field operations for power systems.

Support the build and test of prototype equipment both at supplier shops and wind turbines. Ensure compliance and support certification of the components to UL, CSA, CCC and CE directives as required by markets. Work with global and cross functional teams to leverage best practice for electrical power systems components design and testing. Support root cause analysis on technical issues.

Support Sourcing organization on new supplier qualification. Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

• Masters degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related.
• Five (5) years of experience in low voltage (LV) and medium voltage (MV) electrical components within the wind energy industry.
• Five (5) years of experience in electrical component design to include transformer, power cable, machine head harnesses, and sensor.
• Five (5) years of experience reviewing electrical components for compliance and certification to international codes and standards including IEC, UL, NEC and IEEE.
• Five (5) years of experience applying the following methodologies to wind turbine electrical components: design for six-sigma (certification not required), design for reliability, design for manufacturability, and design to cost.
• Product Lifetime Management (PLM) system.
• Design tools to include ePlan, and Unigraphics/NX.
• Any and all experience may be gained concurrently.
• GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

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