Lead Engineer - Test Validation Engineer

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Work with EHS and engineering team to develop and ensure compliance to safe work practices.
• Responsible for execution of laboratory and field validation testing, inspection, and data acquisition for use in the design and validation of products and services.
• Responsible for design and construction of test facilities, instrumentation systems and the development of test software
• Developing specialized knowledge in their discipline.
• Serves as best practice/quality resource.
• Has awareness of latest technical developments in own area.
• Contributes towards strategy and policy development and ensure delivery within area of responsibility.
• Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.
• Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology, or engineering.
• Takes new perspective on existing solutions.
• Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations.
• Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements. Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.
• Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.
• Validate systems to agency certification requirements (e.g., IEC, UL, CSA, etc.)

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s)

• Experience testing power electronic systems through product validation.
• Experience with instrumentation and measurement of power converters.
• Demonstrated ability to meet goals and objectives.
• Effective technical documentation skills.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Proven interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Safety First mindset - proactively keeps an eye out for safety issues with initiative to stop work as needed.
• Familiarity with Lockout Tagout (LOTO) Safety Programs and LOTO Compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, and lead program / projects.
• Established project management skills.
• Understanding of 5S Lean Methodology and ability to implement / maintain 5S with designated workspaces.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70 and 70E and Arc Flash analysis (EasyPower) 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.
• MBB/BB, DFSS certified (GE employees only)