Technician - Electrical/Electronics
Ge Vernova
Support engineers in designing, building, and testing power electronics and electric machine prototypes.
10 days ago ago
$1,292 - $1,830
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Schenectady, NY
Onsite
Company Size
76,800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Services
Digital Solutions
Sustainability
Smart Grid Technologies
Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Power
Gas Power
Steam Power
Nuclear
Hydro Power
Wind
Onshore Wind
Offshore Wind
Role
What you would be doing
test design
pcb design
prototype assembly
troubleshooting
equipment calibration
test documentation
- Determine experimental requirements for evaluating electric machine systems by studying system and customer requirements
- Design fixtures, electrical and electronic subsystems, instrumentation, data acquisition, mechanical and thermal subsystems, that facilitate the evaluation of electrical systems intended for a wide variety of applications
- Design and commission power and signal interface circuits and corresponding printed circuit boards for controllers and instrumentations applied in electric machines and power conversion systems
- Develop and implement test procedures for electrical systems and document performance characteristics-
- Perform all work in accordance with EHS guidelines and compliance policies
- Troubleshoot and solve electrical and mechanical problems unassisted where objectives are clearly defined but course of action must be considered and determined
- Procure, fabricate, and assemble electrical and mechanical components, subsystems and complete system assembly of engineering prototypes for research programs
- Be responsible for the maintenance of standard laboratory equipment and facilities including calibration of instruments and monitoring devices
- Documentation of test setup, major procedures, findings/results
What you bring
associate degree
altium
creo
labview
power electronics
pcb layout
- Associate degree in electrical engineering or related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience, with a primary focus in technology applied to electric machines OR a High School Diploma with a minimum of 10 years of experience, with a primary focus in technology applied to electric machines
- Preliminary data processing skills and using MS Excel and writing reports in MS Word
- Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
- Familiarity with DC grid concepts, including medium and high voltage DC power electronics systems. Familiarity with energy storage applications.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; this role is not eligible for immigration or visa sponsorship. This position requires access to information and technology subject to U.S. export control laws. Consistent with U.S. export regulations, we can only consider applicants who are “U.S. persons” as defined by law.
- Demonstrated successful track record of completing tasks and deliverables on schedule and on budget.
- Substantial experience in the design of test fixtures, including electrical, thermal, mechanical, and instrumentation technologies
- Experience in designing and commissioning of electrical/electronic circuits and printed circuit board (PCB) layout applied in electric machine drives and power conversion systems with considerations on signal fidelity, noise, EMI/EMS, and thermal management
- Experience with tools for PCB design like Altium. Familiarity on lab design and experiment tools like CREO, LabView etc.
- Experience with the experimental evaluation of power electronics and electric machine systems
- Experience in designing electrical and electronic subsystems used within electric machine systems for a wide range of applications
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship- not eligible for immigration or visa sponsorship; u.s. work authorization required.
- employment offer contingent on successful drug screening.
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Company
Overview
April 2024
Founded
The company emerged from the spin-off of GE's energy units in April 2024.
>$10B Quarterly Revenue
Revenue Growth
Achieves over $10 billion in quarterly revenue, driven by demand for power infrastructure and digital solutions.
$3B
Wind Turbine Backlog
Maintains a significant backlog in wind turbine orders, reflecting strong market demand.
25%
Global Electricity Supply
Contributes to generating 25% of the world’s electricity through its installed turbines and grids.
- Traces roots back to Edison and Alstom, merging power, renewable, digital & financial wings.
- Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, crafts large-scale gas turbines, SMRs, wind turbines, hydro and grid tech to fuel economies.
- On the nuclear front, advancing small modular reactors (like BWRX‑300) in partnership with utilities and supporting semiconductor projects.
- Wind prowess spans onshore, offshore and blade making—with key sites like Dogger Bank offshore and blade plants in Spain.
- Electrification arm tackles grid stability: HVDC, transformers, storage, conversion, plus GridOS software powering smarter infrastructure.
- Weaves finance and consulting through energy-infrastructure investments, funding solar farms to pipelines via GE Energy Financial Services.
- Relentlessly focused on advancing the world’s transition to cleaner, more sustainable energy.
- Believes in working with customers, partners, and communities to create innovative energy solutions that make a meaningful difference.
- Prioritizes excellence, integrity, and accountability in everything they do.
- Committed to driving real change through technology and partnerships that will transform the global energy landscape.
2050 target
Net zero commitment
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
- Focused on reducing emissions through advanced energy technologies.
- Maximizing use of renewable energy sources and leveraging digital solutions for energy efficiency.
- Solutions aim to decarbonize industries and help customers meet their sustainability goals.
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