Job Description Summary
The Senior Electrical System Integration Engineer is the primary owner of the safety, quality, cost and capability of the electrical system in MWC turbines. The electrical SIL will influence wind turbine product development and oversee the electrical system development from concept to proto@type to full production.
Job Description
The Electrical System Engineer is a key person for successful, high quality new product execution. You will posses technical accountability and cross-functional leadership for the electrical system of multiple wind turbine platforms. Will lead product development projects, from business requirement definition and technical trade-offs to proto@type installation and serial production.
The teams scope includes the overall electrical system of our wind turbine products and its components like Generators, Transformers, Power Conductors, Cable Harnesses, Converters, Electrical Switchgears & Control Cabinets etc.
The broad scope of the team and the global responsibilities of this position provide great opportunity to drive engineering excellence and quality, as well as to optimize the wind turbine electrical system with respect to performance, cost and reliability. It is also critical to ensure operational excellence: track on time completion of all hardware releases as they pertain to the electrical system, visualize the challenges, risks and establish a rhythm of communication and escalation to avoid delivery falling off track; coach/lead/support technically engineers in their design challenges with interfaces with other components and within the electric0-mechanical system
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Roles and Responsibilities
Leading:
Component and system design lifecycle leader of the sub-system
Full ownership and accountability for design, development, testing and certification of appointed sub-system
Drive should-cost assessments and support cost optimization efforts with suppliers to meet component cost targets at sub-system level
Communicate design details and technical recommendations to senior leadership
Ensure lessons learned are promptly incorporated into design
Perform Engineering Excellence and provide innovative design solutions to deliver world class in Safety and Quality
Operation:
Prioritize and delegate work to a global team of design engineers and sub-contractors
Management of daily operations of the team: Definition of priorities, schedule, assignation of resources.
Work closely with customers, fleet support teams and systems engineering on fleet issues and improvement determinations
Deliverables:
Review critical drawings, schematics and technical specification for accuracy prior to release
Review design reviews documents prior to CTH evaluation to ensure it is according to standards
Ensure quality of deliverables, on time delivery, design cost, DFMEA, performance, availability, weight and general targets defined by the business related to the sub-system.
Support:
Work with cross-functions (mechanics, systems, product line, sourcing) to ensure a cross-segment development of sub-system
Interface with test labs to drive validation strategy of sub-system requirements
Provide technical guidance, supporting CTH and PBM owners to define and apply design practices, standards, new methods or tools to ensure safety and quality of the product.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in an Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
Minimum of 5 years proven technology and/or product management experience in low voltage component design or in similar position.
Desired Characteristics
Fluent in English (spoken and written).
Wind industry expertise with proven results developing & implementing technology programs.
Experience in conducting system validation, test bench testing, and field measurements
Knowledge of Standards and Design Codes.
Skilled in electrical component design calculations, specifications and schematics.
Demonstrated system thinking: ability to assess tradeoffs, effectively assess risk, and optimize results.
Business acumen and customer focus.
Demonstrated ability to work horizontally across stakeholders to influence outcomes.
Strong interpersonal skills including: ownership, self-motivated, problem solving, analytical, team player, communication skills and ability to develop relationships.
The salary range for this position is $111,200 - $185,400 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation. This posting is expected to close on August 15th or thereafter.
*The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights\10\20.pdf) . 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
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.
