Lead NPI Engineer - Power Electronics

Location: Tampere

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Description Summary

Role Summary/Purpose:

We are looking for Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer focusing on valve technology to join our global FACTS (NPI) team. The position will be based in Tampere, Finland.

GE Vernova Grid Solutions Oy delivers mainly high power (>100MVAr) Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS), Static Synchronous Compensators (STATCOM), Static Var Compensators (SVC), Fixed Series Capacitors (FSC) and Synchronous Condensers (SC). These are used to control power system voltage and reactive power flow as well as to improve the power system stability and transmission system efficiency. FACTS devices are also typically used to enable the integration of renewables to the power system making the future power system more sustainable. Energy transformation towards generation of electricity from renewables have significantly increased the markets for FACTS devices and R&D needs for the power system stability products.



The Product Delivery Group (PDG) for power electronics-based products STATCOM and SVC is in Tampere, Finland, while the PDG for FSC and SC is in Saratoga Springs, United States.

In this position, you will focus on technology around STATCOM Voltage Sourced Converter (VSC) and you will be functionally reporting to NPI program leaders in Finland.

Job Description

Role Summary/Purpose:

We are looking for Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer focusing on valve technology to join our global FACTS (NPI) team. The position will be based in Tampere, Finland.

GE Vernova Grid Solutions Oy delivers mainly high power (>100MVAr) Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS), Static Synchronous Compensators (STATCOM), Static Var Compensators (SVC), Fixed Series Capacitors (FSC) and Synchronous Condensers (SC). These are used to control power system voltage and reactive power flow as well as to improve the power system stability and transmission system efficiency. FACTS devices are also typically used to enable the integration of renewables to the power system making the future power system more sustainable. Energy transformation towards generation of electricity from renewables have significantly increased the markets for FACTS devices and R&D needs for the power system stability products.

The Product Delivery Group (PDG) for power electronics-based products STATCOM and SVC is in Tampere, Finland, while the PDG for FSC and SC is in Saratoga Springs, United States.

In this position, you will focus on technology around STATCOM Voltage Sourced Converter (VSC) and you will be functionally reporting to NPI program leaders in Finland.

Key tasks:

Your main task is to act as senior semiconductor valve technology engineer and ensure high quality of products in close co-operation with research and development team, system design team, tendering team and with other stakeholders also. You are mainly working with STATCOM Voltage Sourced Converted (VSC) valve technology. You are expected to have capability to work as technical leader. On top, it is expected that you have capability to specify, challenge, validate and approve the proposed solutions.

In this very versatile role, you have possibility to become recognized expert in the field of power electronics semiconductor valve technology. Your areas of expertise will include:

• Technology road mapping

• Technical approval of designs

• Technical guidance for product development, tendering and system design teams

• Technical presentations to internal and external customers

• Define design validation and testing strategies

• Specify and plan high voltages and Valve Submodule tests

• Execute and lead high voltage tests

• Define and validate product protection strategies

• Participate product cost out programs and support those activities

• Follow international standards within your expertise area

• Follow patent landscape in co-operation with IP team

• Participate technical discussions with key component suppliers

• Support sourcing team with alternative components/suppliers

• Provide technical guidance for after sales team

• Support integration of other systems, for example energy storage solutions

In this role, you will be focusing on the existing product development as well as future products and technologies. Therefore, you will have the possibility see larger technology trends in the field of electrical power engineering and power electronics. This role gives you real opportunity to work for the more sustainable and green future of global power system.

Key Individual Accountabilities

• Technical leadership

• Willingness to take leading role

• Prioritizing skills

• Ability to work with different groups with different technical readiness levels

• Ability to make decisions under pressure

• Desire to develop your technical understanding and skills

• Educate stakeholders and act as mentor

• Problem solving and root-cause analysis skills

Qualifications/Requirements:

• MSc (or higher) degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

• Specialized knowledge in semiconductor valve technology

• Knowledge in compensation systems, power electronics (IGBT, SIC, GaN)

• Knowledge of power supplies, gate drivers, power electronics control HW, Valve measurements considered as benefit

• Ability to work in international environment

• Strong prioritizing and time management skills

• Fluent English (written and oral skills)

• Understanding of FACTS devices is seen as benefit

• Experience in project and test management is seen as benefit

• Experience in Matlab/Simulink, HIL, RTDS, SW, CPU, FPGAs and control electronics is seen as a benefit

About Us:

GE Vernova is a world leader in the energy solutions market with a portfolio of energy businesses across the globe. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition – and we want you to be part of that change and enjoy imagination at work.

If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of clean, reliable energy, come join us.

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