Platform Technical Leader – Power Systems
Switzerland Global Enterprise
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Schenectady • New York, Texas • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $98,400 - $164,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Define and champion the technical vision and strategy for our power systems platform within the solar and storage portfolio
- Act as the primary technical leader, ensuring rigorous alignment between product requirements and engineering execution
- Provide hands-on technical guidance to ensure our designs meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and safety for utility-scale applications
- Lead the identification, evaluation, and integration of cutting-edge power semiconductor devices, converter topologies, and advanced control algorithms to maintain our competitive edge
- Guide technical planning and implementation, ensuring seamless integration of power electronics subsystems with batteries, plant controls, and grid infrastructure
- Oversee rigorous testing (FAT, SAT, Commissioning) and drive continuous improvement through lessons learned
- Ensure all power systems designs meticulously comply with relevant grid codes, utility interconnection requirements, and industry standards (e.g., IEEE 1547, UL 1741, UL 9540, NFPA 855)
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, rigorous engineering practices, and cross-functional collaboration
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems/Power Electronics focus) required
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive engineering experience in power systems, and experience in a technical leadership role overseeing power electronics or inverter-based systems
- Demonstrated expertise in utility-scale solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- Proven hands-on expertise in power semiconductor devices, converter topologies, power electronics principles, and advanced control systems for grid-connected inverters
- Strong understanding of EMC/EMI principles and mitigation techniques for power electronics systems
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of a global organization
Benefits
- Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
- 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
- Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
- Tuition assistance
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time-off for vacation or illness
- 12 paid holidays
- Permissive time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
power systemspower electronicspower semiconductor devicesconverter topologiesadvanced control algorithmsutility-scale solarBattery Energy Storage SystemsEMC principlesEMI mitigation techniquesgrid-connected inverters
Soft skills
technical leadershipcommunication skillscollaboration skillsmentoringteam developmentinnovationengineering practicescross-functional collaboration
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering