Job Description Summary
GE's Power Conversion business, part of GE Vernova, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers' power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world's major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.
The New Graduate Engineer's role would be to rotate through several engineering groups including Power Electronics, Controls & Automation and System Engineering over a period of 12 months. You'll be introduced to technologies that power equipment from small motors to large propulsion drives and motors that power some of the most powerful ships & critical in the world. You'll gain experience in modelling of equipment and power distribution networks, along with the programming of control for both industrial and marine applications. You will work to design power electronics for turning large AC and DC rotating machines, design high speed control loops for controlling high precision valves, and model electrical distribution circuits all in this short rotational period. In addition to projects in which you will be partnered alongside other experienced engineers, will come several training courses you may elect to attend which will further expand your engineering skillsets, and ultimately give you the opportunity to determine what best suits your skills and desired career path. Upon the completion of the rotation, you'll work alongside other engineers in one of the 3 engineering groups.
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Job Description
Here are just a few of the reasons you will want to consider a career with us:
You will help solve the global challenge of how the world flies sustainably. Do work real work with a real purpose.
- Be a part of a global workforce of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, ideas, and experiences where everyone feels supported and respected.
- Learn from the best minds who also want to learn from you.
- Have opportunities for continuous learning and development.
Essential Responsibilities
- Develop engineering documentation and software as part of a project(s).
- Participate in software & hardware development including design and coding of components and modules according to detailed specifications and direction
- Participate in the analysis and development of test plans
- Generate test results and provide observations and/or recommendations for corrective action to project engineers
- Participate in hardware development and design.
- Develop functional specifications by researching and compiling technical information and data as required
- Perform assignments to support field engineering including visits to installation and commissioning sites
- Perform electrical component and systems modeling as part of a project team learning to use tools such as Matlab, eTAP, etc.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electro-mechanical, Mechatronics technologists or similar field
- Understanding of function block and/or ladder programming environments
- Experience developing software using Matlab/Simulink, C/C++, various PLC & SCADA/HMI programming packages or similar
- Must not now, or in the future require a sponsorship for employment in the United States.
Desired Characteristics
- Able to roll up your sleeves and get involved in challenging projects
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Able to work as part of a team
- Willing to travel within base country and occasionally overseas.
- Knowledge of PID control theory, AC and DC motors, and variable frequency drives
The salary range for this position is 68,000.00 - 85,000.00 - 102,000.00 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 over time
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 offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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.
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