Senior Power Electronics Engineer - Research & Innovation High Voltage

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a Senior Power Electronics Engineer to join our Research & Innovation team, driving the development of next‑generation power conversion technologies for grid‑scale energy systems. This role sits at the intersection of advanced R&D and practical application, delivering solutions from concept through prototype to product.

You will innovate across power semiconductors, converter topologies, and control systems while collaborating with global engineering teams in a fast-paced, high-tech environment. Are you ready to join our world‑class team of researchers and do you have “The Energy to Change the World”?

Relocation Assistance Available

• Design, model, simulate, and validate power semiconductor devices and converter circuits using industry-standard tools (PLECS, SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, FEA)
• Develop gate driver circuits and associated power supplies for high‑performance switching applications
• Lead and contribute to projects from concept through prototype, testing, and technology transfer
• Define and execute test procedures for power devices and converters, ensuring rigorous validation
• Document innovations through patents, technical reports, and peer‑reviewed publications
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with global business units, academic partners, and external customers to advance power electronics solutions
• Stay current with emerging power electronics technologies and identify new applications for the business
• Location:
  
  Niskayuna, New York (on‑site)

We will not be sponsoring the Visa for this role now or in the future

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field with 6+ years of industry experience in power electronics OR Master Degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 8+ years of industry experience in power electronics
• 5 years of experience designing, building, and testing power converter circuits from simulation through hardware validation
• 5 years of experience in power device physics and characteristics, including silicon and wide‑bandgap (SiC, GaN) semiconductors
• 5 years of experience in power electronics modeling and simulation (e.g., PLECS, SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, FEA tools)
• 5+ years hands‑on experience designing or testing power converters at 1+ MW scale

• Experience spanning R&D, product development, and manufacturing environments
• Medium‑voltage and high‑voltage power converter design experience
• Familiarity with electrical safety standards, PPE requirements, and safe work practices in high‑voltage labs
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Adaptable and collaborative in a fast‑paced, globally distributed team environment

Come bring your energy to change the world!

Grid Solutions, part of the GE Vernova portfolio of energy businesses, serves customers globally with over 12,000 employees. 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.

GE Vernova, a dynamic accelerator comprised of our Power, Renewable Energy, Digital and Energy Financial Services businesses, is focused on leading a new era of energy - electrifying the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it.

If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of energy, come join us.

At GE Vernova, 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.…