Senior Drive Systems Engineer

The Sr. Drive Systems Engineer's primary responsibility is to lead multi-discipline teams of engineers and suppliers to execute large industrial applications of variable speed drive (VSD) and power semiconductor systems in accordance with GEV principles, processes, and procedures. Strong interpersonal skills are required to achieve project goals as a critical and proactive member of a cross-functional/organizational team including Project Management, customers, end-users, supply chain, and regulatory bodies.

Other duties include mentoring junior and graduate engineers, working with sales engineers to provide cost competitive solutions, and actively contributing to process improvement initiatives.

Serves as a role model for more junior engineers in following and embracing GEV policies and procedures with special attention to Safety and Integrity. Leads a multi-discipline engineering team to deliver Variable Speed Drive solutions to customers. Provides or coordinates technical support to the Project Management team including internal and external technical presentations, change management, planning, and budget control. Establishes strong inter-departmental and inter-company relationships to effectively achieve contract requirements including Project Management, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Testing, Field Service, Suppliers, other GEV entities, and third parties (such as regulatory bodies).

Performs design reviews to ensure deliverables meet industry standards of safety, performance, and quality. Mentors less experienced engineers by demonstrating, coaching, and sharing best practices. Participates in and contributes to process improvement initiatives.

BS in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university. 5+ years' experience with MV and LV VSD technology including drive isolation transformers, AC and DC VSDs, and motors.

Ability to obtain a secret clearance for US military contracts. Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time, including occasional international travel.

Demonstrated execution of MV and LV VSD applications such as Oil and Gas compressors, Marine Electric Propulsion, Rolling Mills, Mining, Test Benches, and Renewables. Demonstrated leadership of multi-discipline/multi organizational teams of engineers. Ability to create and maintain traceability and verification reports. Ability to create and maintain risk registers. Demonstrated experience in specifying, procuring, testing, and commissioning of drive isolation transformers, VSDs, and motors.

Based on load types such as fixed or variable pitched propellers, calculate speed-torque curves for motor sizing. Demonstrated ability to integrate Electric Power and Propulsion Systems to meet power quality standards such as defined in IEEE-45 and/or MIL-STD-1399. Working knowledge of the NEC, UL, CSA or similar rules and regulations for industrial applications. Capable of creating functional specifications for sub-system vendors to meet overall contractual requirements as a finished solution.

Hands on experience in industrial settings. Participation in commissioning and support of VSD systems. Ability to manage cost, schedule, and change. Familiarity with Quality Assurance tasks such as Non-Conformity Reports (NCRs), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and 8-D type processes for corrective action and process improvement. In depth experience with engineering processes such as Design Reviews, Change Management, Configuration Management, and Document Control.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova 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).

Relocation Assistance Provided:
Yes

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $ and $.

The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.

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