Hybrid Lead Engineer, PTR

at GE Vernova

• Job title: Lead Engineer, PTR
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Monchengladbach, United States

About the role

• PTR Lead Engineer at GE Vernova responsible for leading design and development of power transformers. Ensuring high-quality solutions adhering to international standards with collaboration and troubleshooting involved.

Responsibilities

• Product development of Medium and Large Power Transformers as well as Shunt reactors
• Lead and participate on design reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams to address design issues, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Using specialized FEA software to analyse magnetic circuits, electro-magnetic fields, insulation strength, thermal design and verification of electrical adequacy of products.
• Apply DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) to identify potential failure modes and improve design robustness.
• Ensure designs comply with all relevant industry standards and best practices, including but not limited to ISO, IEC, IEEE.
• Supporting and promoting PTR initiatives to improve electrical design quality, reliability, and robustness.
• Conduct failure analysis using RCA (Root Cause Analysis) to resolve design-related issues effectively.
• Regularly travel to manufacturing units, conferences, and customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Proven experience in transformer development and design
• Strong knowledge of FEA tools, particularly for electromagnetic analysis, and experience with design failure analysis tools (DFMEA, RCA).
• Familiarity with internal and international standards (ISO, IEC, IEEE) and industry best practices in transformer design.
• Proficiency in CAD tools and the ability to develop and optimize designs according to customer requirements and applicable regulations.
• Good communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and interact with clients.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail.
• Proactive, self-motivated, able to work independently or in a team, and enthusiastic about continuous improvement and professional development.
• Efficient organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness to travel and experience in international environments.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.