Job
- Level
- Lead
- Job Field
- Application
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment
- Location
- Erlangen
- Working Model
- Onsite
Job Summary
In this role, you design test cases and execute tests for HVDC control systems, oversee validation processes, create design specifications, and lead NPI programs for LCC technology to ensure the highest performance standards.
Job Technologies
Your role in the 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.
- Leiten Sie die Erstellung, Überprüfung und Steuerung von systemweiten und funktionalen Anforderungen für LCC HVDC-Systeme.
- Own the validation strategies for functional requirements, ensuring that all control and protection logic meets rigorous performance and safety standards.
- Leiten Sie die Erstellung und Pflege von hochpräzisen Design-Spezifikationen und gewährleisten Sie eine einheitliche technische Vision über komplexe Teilsysteme hinweg.
- 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.
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Our expectations of you
Education
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field with a focus on control systems.
Qualifications
- The position requires a deep technical understanding of the technologies and design techniques necessary 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.
Experience
- 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.
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What we offer
- 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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QuEST Global is one of the global, reliable and long-term partners of numerous companies in the fields of: Transportation, Aerospace & Defence, Aero Engines, Industrial & Hi-Tech, Medical Devices, Oil & Gas and Power.
Description
- Founding year
- 1997
- Company Type
- Established Company
- Working Model
- Onsite
- Industry
- Internet, IT, Telecommunication
Principal Engineer LCC HVDC Systems
- Location
- Erlangen
- Working Model
- Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
- English Only
- English only required
