Lead Application Engineer

Job Description Summary

This role can be located in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand or Hong Kong.

The Lead Engineer demonstrates leadership in communicating Substation Protection and Control System (PAC) Solutions & Services to customers and acceptance of GE offering. Provides the experience, expertise and knowledge of Standards/ GE offerings and Customers requirements to solve problems involving Substation Control schemes with options and negotiate internally/externally the suitability of all.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead regional technical strategy and execution for Substation Automation Systems (SAS), working closely with channel partners and internal cross-functional teams.
• Design, analyze, and evaluate individual and team projects using sound engineering principles aligned with GE standards and customer requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to project teams and cross-functional collaborators.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to develop and implement action plans aimed at increasing market share, gaining customer approvals, and launching new solutions.
• Drive development and adoption of SAS solutions within end-user organizations and across multiple countries.
• Support tendering and application teams with accurate, technical input and risk assessments.
• Represent GE in technical discussions, customer meetings, and industry forums-presenting new offerings and gathering product feedback.
• Ensure rigorous documentation and compliance with engineering policies and procedures.
• Serve as the technical liaison between Central Product Line teams, regional sales, channel partners, and customers.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college (or high school diploma/GED with at least 5 years of relevant experience).
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in an engineering role, preferably with hands-on involvement in substation automation or protection systems.
• Proven practical expertise in:
  • High Voltage (HV) or Medium Voltage (MV) Substation Automation Systems
  • Protection systems
  • Communication protocols including IEC 61850
  • Substation Digital Control Systems and RTUs
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical topics to diverse customer audiences.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Hong Kong, Bangkok, Thailand, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Job ID: GE_Vernova-590374146

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-06-08T23:35:56