Job Description Summary
As a Technician - Electrical/Electronics for GE Vernova Advanced Research, you will work with and support engineers in executing various power electronics and electric machine related projects for GE Vernova applications. You need to be comfortable with designing and populating printed circuits, populating wiring enclosures, fabricating inductors, and designing fixtures for evaluation of electric machines. You will be expected to support the electrical and mechanical evaluation of power conversion systems, from mechanical alignment, configuration of cooling systems, to arranging and configuring instrumentation.
Design and commission power and signal interface circuits and corresponding printed circuit boards for controllers and instrumentations applied in electric machines and power conversion systems
Procure, fabricate, and assemble electrical and mechanical components, subsystems and complete system assembly of engineering proto@types for research programs
Design fixtures, electrical and electronic subsystems, instrumentation, data acquisition, mechanical and thermal subsystems, that facilitate the evaluation of electrical systems intended for a wide variety of applications
Determine experimental requirements for evaluating electric machine systems by studying system and customer requirements
Develop and implement test procedures for electrical systems and document performance characteristics-
Troubleshoot and solve electrical and mechanical problems unassisted where objectives are clearly defined but course of action must be considered and determined
Be responsible for the maintenance of standard laboratory equipment and facilities including calibration of instruments and monitoring devices
Perform all work in accordance with EHS guidelines and compliance policies
Job Description
Qualifications/Requirements:
Associate degree in electrical engineering or related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience, with a primary focus in technology applied to electric machines OR a High School Diploma with a minimum of 10 years of experience, with a primary focus in technology applied to electric machines
Experience in designing and commissioning of electrical/electronic circuits and printed circuit board (PCB) layout applied in electric machine drives and power conversion systems with considerations on signal fidelity, noise, EMI/EMS, and thermal management
Substantial experience in the design of test fixtures, including electrical, thermal, mechanical, and instrumentation technologies
Experience in designing electrical and electronic subsystems used within electric machine systems for a wide range of applications
Experience with the experimental evaluation of power electronics and electric machine systems
Documentation of test setup, major procedures, findings/results
Preliminary data processing skills and using MS Excel and writing reports in MS Word
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; this role is not eligible for immigration or visa sponsorship. This position requires access to information and technology subject to U.S. export control laws. Consistent with U.S. export regulations, we can only consider applicants who are "U.S. persons" as defined by law.
Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
Desired Characteristics:
Familiarity with DC grid concepts, including medium and high voltage DC power electronics systems. Familiarity with energy storage applications.
Experience with tools for PCB design like Altium. Familiarity on lab design and experiment tools like CREO, LabView etc.
Demonstrated successful track record of completing tasks and deliverables on schedule and on budget.
The weekly base pay range for this position is $1,292.30-$1,830.54. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position will be posted until at least 10/27/2025.
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.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
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.
