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Job Zusammenfassung
In dieser Rolle entwickelst du Testfälle und führst Tests für HVDC Steuerungssysteme durch, überwachst die Validierung, erstellst Designspezifikationen und leitest NPI-Programme für LCC-Technologie, um höchste Leistungsstandards sicherzustellen.
Job Technologien
Deine Rolle im Team
- The Lead Verification and Validation Engineer ensures the verification and validation of HVDC Control Systems by designing, developing, and executing tests on Controls Software.
- Design and create test cases based on software requirements.
- Serve as the recognized expert in Line Commutated Converter (LCC) HVDC Control & Protection algorithms and systems both internally and externally.
- Lead the authoring, review, and governance of system-level and functional requirements for LCC HVDC systems.
- Own the validation strategies for functional requirements, ensuring that all control and protection logic meets rigorous performance and safety standards.
- Direct the creation and maintenance of high-fidelity design specifications, ensuring a unified technical vision across complex sub-systems.
- Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) programs for LCC technology, approving designs, reviewing execution plans, and acting as a technical gatekeeper for product readiness.
- Drive internal and external standardization by representing GE Vernova in professional bodies such as IEC and CIGRE.
- Support the Chief Engineer's Office in developing the LCC HVDC Control & Protection technology roadmap, identifying areas for cost optimization and technological advancement.
- Act as the technical authority in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) processes for major quality or field issues.
- Actively coach and mentor high-potential engineering talent to ensure technical continuity within the business line.
- Participate in Patent Evaluation Board (PEB) to protect technology that gives the business a competitive advantage, as well as protecting the intellectual property rights of the company.
- Oversee various R&D programmes from conception through to industrialisation, integrating new technology smoothly into production and ensuring successful project delivery.
- Collaborate and promote technology synergies across GE Vernova businesses of Power Conversion Systems, Grid Automation and Power Technology, utilizing shared expertise and resources.
- Lead/support project teams addressing identified project challenges in focused technical areas.
- Support project technical tendering and delivery in the introduction of new solutions.
- Support the quality teams on major quality issues and act as technical authority in root cause analysis processes.
- Act as technical authority in competence management.
- Provide technical consultation on product problems throughout the business including supplier and field support and perform technical rescues when needed.
Unsere Erwartungen an dich
Ausbildung
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field with a focus on control systems.
Qualifikationen
- The position requires a deep technical understanding of the technologies and design techniques required to develop, manufacture and maintain, high availability, real time, flexible control systems.
- The successful candidate will deeply understand the intricacies of communication and computing platform technologies and techniques, and how to translate this into an effective value proposition to GE Vernova customers.
- This requires a strong foundation in both research and development and project engineering, having demonstrated significant technical depth and recognition as a domain expert across large scale, high reliability, high-performance real-time control systems, and able to apply state-of-the-art technology to resolve complex technical challenges.
- Deep technical understanding of Line Commutated Converter (LCC) technology, including: Firing angle (Alpha) control and synchronization logic, Commutation failure prediction and mitigation, DC line protection and recovery sequences, AC/DC interaction and reactive power control.
Erfahrung
- At least 15 years of experience working in industrial applications (HVDC, Power Electronics, or Power Systems) acting as a technical lead.
- At least 10 years of experience in writing and governing detailed design specifications for high-performance real-time control systems.
- At least 5 years of experience in writing formal system and functional requirements and managing their validation/verification lifecycle.
- At least 5 years of experience leading technical teams to meet strict business deadlines with high-quality deliverables.
- At least 5 years of experience in control and protection algorithm development using MATLAB/Simulink and conducting EMT (Electromagnetic Transient) studies.
Unser Angebot
- Considered an industry expert and thought leader in LCC HVDC control and protection.
- Strong proficiency with PSCAD simulation software for power system analysis.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills with the ability to interface with executive leadership and customers.
- Proven ability to lead complex engineering processes under high-pressure conditions.
- Familiarity with patent evaluation and intellectual property management.
- Ability to travel for business and technical consultations as required.
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Description
- Gründungsjahr
- 1997
- Unternehmenstyp
- Etablierte Firma
- Arbeitsmodell
- Onsite
- Branche
- Internet, IT, Telekom
Principal Engineer LCC HVDC Systems
- Ort
- Erlangen
- Arbeitsmodell
- Onsite
- Diversität
- Für alle Personen geeignet (m/w/d)
- Nur Englisch
- Nur Englisch erforderlich
