Sr Engineering Manager - Power Converters

Job Description Summary

The Senior Engineering Manager - Power Converters is a key people leader role in the Electrical Subsystem organization in GE Vernova Wind. In this role you will have functional responsibility for a team of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers who design wind turbine power converters.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a multidisciplinary team of electrical and mechanical engineers responsible for MW-scale wind turbine power converter design and development.
• Set team priorities, allocate resources, and ensure alignment with subsystem, product, and business objectives.
• Lead development of power converter systems across concept, design, validation, industrialization, and lifecycle support.
• Ensure converter designs meet performance, reliability, cost, manufacturability, serviceability, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive technical decision-making and issue resolution for all converter platforms.
• Partner with Systems and Operations to deliver on NPI commitments.
• Align closely with interfacing Subsystems to ensure seamless electrical, mechanical, and software integration.
• Lead technology roadmap development for converters in partnership with the GE Vernova Advanced Research Center.
• Build organizational capability through coaching, talent development, performance management, and the development of robust design practices and incorporation of lessons learned.
• Establish communication consistency with internal customers and support external customer meetings as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• 7+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• 5+ years of experience with power converter design.

Desired Characteristics

• Proven track record of advocacy and adherence to electrical safety and safe working practices.
• Experience leading an engineering team with direct reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to simplify complex issues for broader internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-starter with ability to motivate and provide positive and candid reinforcement to team.
• Experience writing product or system requirements documents
• Experience applying Lean principles to solving technical challenges.
• Knowledge of wind turbines and power converters.
• Ability to develop strategic vision and follow through.
• Demonstrated clear thinker with ability to navigate complex and high-pressure situations.
• Ability to travel 10-20% of the time.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. 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.

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

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $131,700.00 and $219,300.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on May 07, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Client-provided location(s): Roanoke, VA

Job ID: GE_Vernova-2033845922

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-05-08T18:33:32