Lead Hardware Electronics Engineer

Job Description Summary

Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition

Job Description

As Lead Hardware Electronics Engineer the successful candidate will be part of a highly motivated, dynamic team of engineers working on the delivery and application engineering of existing and new electronic applications, particularly for HVDC converters and the forthcoming “HVDC Grid”.

The Position Requires

• High level of electronic engineering expertise, a good level of technical understanding and a level of technical competences of digital, and where possible analogue electronic engineering design for an industrial control system.
• The candidate will likely be educated to degree level in a related technical subject with a proven track record and evidence that the candidate has the in-depth experience and proven abilities to perform the role.
• The candidate should demonstrate an in-depth level of knowledge and understanding of electronic components & principles.
• In addition to relevant experience, the candidate should demonstrate an ability to think innovatively and apply engineering knowledge across different disciplines.
• It is also expected that applicant should have experience and knowledge in industrialization and supply chain integration.
• An enquiring mind and desire to learn new skills, an ability to apply different engineering disciplines and a willingness to share the knowledge are essential qualities.
  
  

Skills And Experience

• Has Knowledge of EHS compliance in design and engineering.
• Has experience of digital and analogue electronic circuit design and development.
• Has knowledge of schematic capture supervision.
• Has knowledge of PCB layout supervision including rules & constraints.
• Has experience of electronic component selection, analysis, and qualification testing.
• Has experience of component level design error testing and analysis.
• Has knowledge of Controllership and ROHS/REACH compliance.
• Has experience of FPGA component selection.
• Has knowledge of industrial networks like Profibus, Ethernet, Passive Optical Networks (PON).
• Has experience of product verification (bench testing) and validation (integration testing) testing.
• Has experience of type testing - EMC, Environmental, Halt.
• Has experience of electronic design for EMC.
• Has experience of PCB interactions within power electronics systems.
• Has experience of design for manufacture (DMF, test (DFT), industrialization & design to cost.
• Has practical electronic bench testing experience.
• Has knowledge of HVDC. (Preferred attribute)
• Has some knowledge and experience of Firmware code development. (Preferred attribute)
• Has some knowledge and experience of software code development. (Preferred attribute)
• Has some knowledge and experience of model-based product development tools (MATLAB, Mathcad, LTspice). (Preferred attribute)
• Use of processes, systems, methodologies and tools to manage product lifecycle challenges such as obsolescence and component lead time.
  
  

The North Europe Grid System Integration (GSI) team delivers a wide range of turnkey high voltage AC and DC transmission projects to its Customers in the UK, Ireland, and Scandinavia.

Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, serves customers globally with over 20,000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. Grid Solutions is focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.

About GE Grid Solutions

At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why We Come To Work

At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What We Offer

A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements

Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes