Job Description Summary

We are looking for New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer to join our global FACTS (NPI) team. The position will be based in Noida, India.

Grid Solutions delivers mainly high power (>100MVAr) Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) as Static Synchronous Compensators (STATCOM) and Static Var Compensators (SVC), Fixed Series Capacitors (FSC) and Synchronous Condensers (SC). These are used to control power system voltage and reactive power flow as well as to improve the power system stability and transmission system efficiency. FACTS devices are also typically used to enable the integration of renewables to the power system making the future power system more sustainable. Energy transformation towards generation of electricity from renewables have significantly increased the markets for FACTS devices and R&D needs for the power system stability products. The Product Delivery Group (PDG) for power electronics-based products STATCOM and SVC is in Tampere, Finland, while the PDG for FSC and SC is in Saratoga Springs, United States.

In this position, you will focus on research and development around SVC and STATCOM solutions and you will be functionally reporting to NPI program leaders in Finland.

Job Description

Your main task is to research and develop optimized reactive power compensator systems. Target is to create innovative compensator configurations and controls which allows the compensator to meet more demanding customer requirements. These requirements may for example be related to losses and harmonic emissions, active / reactive power range, reliability, noise or magnetic field emissions and integration of energy storage to be a part of the compensator solution. Although you are focused on the R&D part of the system design, you will be having close collaboration with System design Engineering team.

Role

In this very versatile role, you have possibility to become recognized expert in the field of overall system design of the reactive power compensator. Your areas of expertise will include:

calculation of optimal configuration for reactive power compensator
calculation of optimal energy storage size
analysis of losses and harmonic emissions
analysis of reliability
analysis and design of compensator control algorithms
integration of different components, e.g. energy storage to the STATCOM solution
overall understanding of electric subsystem design
FACTS devices and especially power-electronic based FACTS
Power system engineering
Cost competitiveness of FACTS solutions

In this role, you will be focusing on the product development as well as future products and technologies. Therefore, you will have the possibility see larger technology trends in the field of electrical power engineering. Due to the innovative nature of the role, you are expected to contribute on patents and scientific publications. This role gives you real opportunity to work for the more sustainable and green future power system.

The research and development work will comply with the good design practices starting from rigour specification definition to implementation, validation and documentation. Although you are joining to the NPI team located in Noida, you will have close collaboration with the FACTS NPI team and System Design Engineering team in Finland as well as HVDC NPI team located in Stafford, UK.

Key Individual Accountabilities

Rigour execution of the NPI projects
Specification, implementation, validation and documentation of R&D work
Research and development in the field of FACTS system design
Support equipment sourcing (technical inputs, equipment evaluation)
Support technical Tendering
Create innovative solutions
Problem solving and root-cause analysis
Educate stakeholders
Taking responsibility from own work

Qualifications/Requirements

MSc (or higher) degree in Power / Control System Engineering or equivalent
Specialized knowledge in Electrical Power Engineering
Understanding of control theory behind grid connected devices
Knowledge in compensation systems, power electronics
Knowledge from electrical energy storages
Knowledge and experience on some of simulation tools for electric systems such as PSCAD, Matlab Simulink, RTDS or PSSE
Fluent written and oral skills
Strong prioritizing and time management skills

Desired Characteristics

Ability to influence on multiple stakeholders
Ability to work in groups as well as individually
Curious and open-minded
Creative
Desire to work in international environment
Willingness to take leading role in project
Passion to work towards green world
Understanding of grid-connection of voltage source converters

About Us

GE Vernova is a world leader in the energy solutions market with a portfolio of energy businesses across the globe. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition – and we want you to be part of that change and enjoy imagination at work.

If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of clean, reliable energy, come join us.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

New Product Introduction Engineer, Lead Systems Engineer