Job Description Summary
The Electrical Systems Validation Engineer will be responsible for ensure proper validation and testing of the electrical subsystem across all turbine platforms, with a specific focus on topics relating to grid compliance. You will be involved in the review of grid codes/standards, the translation of those standards into requirements, and overseeing the creation of test plans to prove compliance/compatibility. The Electrical Systems Validation Engineer will also be a key expert in the development and upkeep of the Salem lab. This will include test/measurement equipment specifical/calibration, lab safety, lab upgrades and the willingness to work hands on in the Salem lab to oversee critical testing. You will also be supporting the development, operation, and upkeep of grid simulator and associated software.
Job Description
About us
GE’s Onshore Wind business has a total installed base of more than 50,000 wind turbines in more than 35 counties, with 100+ GW of global installed capacity. We harness increased onshore wind energy potential through a broad family of turbines that are uniquely suited for a variety of wind environments, including Cypress, GE’s most powerful onshore wind turbine, and GE’s 2MW platform, which has more than 20GW installed and in operation today. We are committed to our customers’ success in wind, offering a broad portfolio of products and services that make renewables the energy of choice for a cleaner future.
Essential Responsibilities
Lead the team responsible for planning, design, construction, and operation of equipment used to test and validate power electronics products
Lead compliance to EHS rules in conjunction with GE Renewables EHS lead for Test Labs
Drive a Safety First mindset
Drive a Continuous Improvement mindset – safety, lab improvements, test implementation improvements, testing processes, etc.
Manage the coordination, use and maintenance plan of test assets (labs, instrumentation, etc.)
Lead and ensure the effective partnership of converter design engineering and availability of all test assets
Lead the team that develops test operating procedures and complete safety reviews for test permits.
Lead technical reviews to evaluate new product requirement specifications for completeness and clarity for testing.
Partner with electrical system and converter design leads to develop product test plans, ensure complete test coverage, and establish and maintain traceability of requirements to validation results
Manage the process for documentation of test artifacts
Drive processes to document test results of defects and abnormal behaviors, and subsequent root cause evaluation of defects and abnormal behaviors witnessed during test or commissioning of assets
Drive lessons learned behavior
Partner with design team to ensure effective testing of converter systems to agency certification requirements (e.g. IEC, UL, CSA, etc)
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or related Engineering
Minimum of 5 years of experience planning, designing, constructing, and commissioning complex electrical power circuits and systems
Minimum of 5 years of experience developing and operating state-of-the-art high power (>1MW) power electronics test systems
Desired Characteristics
Understanding of electrical and thermal design aspects for power electronics systems
Experience testing power electronic systems through product validation
Experience with instrumentation and measurement of power converters
Demonstrated project leadership capability
Demonstrated ability to meet goals and objectives
Effective technical documentation skills
Effective communication and presentation skills
Proven interpersonal and leadership skills
Advanced Technology Degree
Ten years experience in power conversion design or test or related fields
Understanding of electrical and thermal design aspects for power electronics systems
Familiarity with IEC, UL, and CSA regulatory standards
Familiarity with NFPA 70 and 70E and Arc Flash analysis (EasyPower or SKM) and testing
Familiarity with low & medium voltage insulation systems-partial discharge theory and testing methods.
Working knowledge of low & high voltage electrical distribution, power conversion and control system design.
Working knowledge of wind turbine or photovoltaic system technologies.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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: No