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GE Vernova · 9 hours ago

Lead Application Engineer

Findlay, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$93K/yr - $155K/yr

5+ years exp

GE Vernova is a company focused on power conversion solutions, and they are seeking a Lead Application Engineer to develop technical solutions for large power systems. The role involves evaluating customer specifications, preparing proposals, and working with engineering teams to mitigate risks and optimize solutions for various industrial applications.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencySustainability

No H1B

Responsibilities

Application Engineering responsibility for the Power Conversion General Industrial, Oil & Gas solution portfolio in terms of developing technical solutions for large Medium Voltage Variable Frequency Drive Systems up to 80MW, large Static Frequency Converters of 100MVA+, large STATCOMs of 100MVAr+ along with eBOPs like MV Switchgear, Converter transformers, E-Houses, air-coolers, chillers etc as a holistic (integrated) system

Evaluate the customer RFP specifications received, develop technical solutions that is risk mitigated, prepare detailed technical proposal, discuss and sign-off the technical solution with customer

Work on the MV VFD/SFC/STATCOM and Converter transformer sizing calculations to determine the ratings based on the application requirements in the customer RFP specifications

Prepare detailed RFQ specifications for individual equipment like VFD/SFC/STATCOM, Motors, Converter Transformers, E-Houses, MV Switchgear and other eBOPs

Perform bid evaluation on various quotations received, align technically as needed for the bid, and perform costing exercise in partnership with sourcing counterpart

Work with engineering and project teams to identify technical/project risks and devise/implement a risk mitigation plan, present it and secure sign off by the Chief Engineer’s office

Value sell GEV Power Conversion’s technical solutions to customers in key segments including but not limited to test systems, mining, metals, power, Oil & Gas. Support customer meetings with technical product diﬀerentiators

Support the GEV commercial risk process & all aspects of the Inquiry to Order process

Work with 3rd party industrial partners to enhance growth opportunities and leverage win-win technology

Work to optimize technical solutions by means of Design To Cost (DTC) and enhance as sold margins for the business

Qualification

Power Conversion EngineeringVariable Frequency DrivesTechnical Proposal DevelopmentAnalytical Software ProficiencyCross-functional TeamworkCoordination SkillsTime ManagementCustomer FocusCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or) Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Minimum of 5 years technical experience with a major Power Conversion industry OEM on large water-cooled Variable Frequency Drive Systems >10MW with large complex applications in the Industrial/Oil & Gas segment

Willingness to travel domestically within country and abroad as needed by the business (up to 30% of time)