Technology Manager - Power Electronics

Overview

Lead power electronics R&D team, define technology roadmaps, and drive product commercialization.

Key Responsibilities

• power modeling
• control testing
• tech development
• team leadership
• strategic partnerships
• research portfolio

Tasks

-conducts power electronics research through modeling simulation, and design of power electronic circuits and controls -develops and tests control solutions for power converters devices -Represent and promote GE Vernova’s research in the community. -Resource planning for the team to meet both organizational needs and researcher development goals. -Lead a world-class team of technologists with a focus on power electronics. The team – -Establish, maintain, and grow strategic relationships with the GE Vernova and external community in areas of need for the organization. -Responsibilities include driving technical and organizational strategy, ensuring operational excellence (safety & compliance, finance, resource planning) and enabling project execution. -Lead early-stage power electronics technology development with high disruption potential and mature these technologies from initial concept to successful product introduction. -Work closely with the Technology Director and Mission Director/Leaders, collaboratively across GE Vernova business and technology teams, and with key external partners to develop/refine the vision and strategy for the Power Electronics team. -Work closely with Chiefs, Senior Principals & Principals to develop technical strategy for the Power Electronics organization and to enable the team to grow and excel technically -develops and tests power converters and devices -Create open environment and cross sharing of technology. Collaborate across disciplines and actively contribute to people leader community at the site in United States as well as another GEVAR global site in India. -Recruit and retain top talent. Provide mentoring, coaching, career growth opportunities and focused operational development (project/program management, Lean principles, etc.) for team members. -Build a robust portfolio of research programs to drive the power electronics strategy for GE Vernova with several New Technology Introduction (NTI), New Product Introduction (NPI) and Internal R&D programs across GE Vernova. Drive technology and product roadmaps to ensure our businesses have a multi-year strategic plan that is competitive. -Coordinate disruptive power electronics technology efforts in close collaboration with our GEVAR businesses and ensure that such efforts are incorporated into long-term multi-generational technology and product road maps and plans.

Requirements

• power electronics
• dc systems
• facts
• master’s
• doctorate
• top secret

What You Bring

-Must be 18 years or older. -Minimum 10 years of experience executing on and leading technical work in Power Electronics -Minimum of 6 years of executing on and leading technical work in Power Electronics. -Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY. -Technical expertise in fields such as Power Electronics applications for DC systems (including medium and high voltage DC), FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission System), energy storage integration, control and grid integration of inverter-based renewable resources (IBRs). -Demonstrated track record in the transition of research and development technology into an industrial product environment. -Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines -Excellent written and verbal communication skills -Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. -Strong analytical skills -Experience working with and interacting with global teams and cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment. -Demonstrated ability to understand customer needs and industry trends; simplify strategy into specific actions, make decisions and communicate priorities -Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and grow people in an organization -Master’s Degree in Power Electronics, electrical engineering or related technical discipline -Doctorate in Power Electronics or electrical engineering or a related field. -Demonstrated capability to thrive in a matrixed team environment -Demonstrated impact, leadership capability and ability to lead, build and energize cross-functional teams in a high impact technology -Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to inspire excellence and stimulate change -Proven ability to continuously improve the culture of the organization -Proven track record of writing winning proposals with U.S. government agencies such as DOE, ARPA-e, DOD, DARPA, etc. -Ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a team -Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret security clearance -Proven track record of promoting safety practices

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About Ge Vernova

-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.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship; candidates must be legally authorized u.s. persons.

Security Clearance

-drug screening required. -potential need for top secret security clearance and u.s. export‑control authorization.