Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to the planning, development, and transition of technologies from concept to products and/or services for GE internal and external clients. 

You will:

• Conduct power electronics research through modeling simulation, and design of power electronic circuits and controls

• Develop and test power converters devices

• Develop and test control solutions for power converters devices 

• Participate with multi-disciplinary teams in the development of new power technologies and capabilities for GE's next generation product platforms  

• Innovate in the power electronics space  

• Work closely as a team member on programs involving electric machines and power systems

• Effectively communicate results by preparing written reports and making presentations that describe analyses and solutions  

• Connect the organization to the latest technology developments and trends in industry  

• Contribute to proposals for GE businesses as well as government agencies

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with a minimum of 2 years of professional experience developing power electronics and controls or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with a minimum of 6 years of professional experience developing power electronics and controls

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals at the Masters level for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

• Because of the specific categories of data handled by GE Research and the structure of our work environment, we are unable to accommodate employment of persons while they are considered nationals of embargoed countries subject to restriction under the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 CFR Section 746 et seq. (currently North Korea, Syria, Iran and Cuba). Please note that citizens of embargoed countries who have either “U.S. person” status under U.S. export control laws or subsequent citizenship from a non-embargoed country can be considered.

• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY. 

• Must be 18 years or older. 

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Desired Characteristics:

• Familiarity with DC grid concepts, including medium and high voltage DC

• Familiarity with the excitation of electric machines.

• Familiarity with energy storage 

• Familiarity with microgrids and grid integration of renewables

• Expertise in simulation tools such as PLECS, SABER, MATLAB (Simulink) and others

• Connections in industry and academia

• Record of publications and patents

• Demonstrated successful track record of completing tasks and deliverables on schedule and on budget.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including demonstrated formal writing and presentation experience.

The base pay range for this position is $98,400 - $164,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a performance bonus. This position will be posted until at least 10/29/2024.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, 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 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 planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor 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 Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.