Lead Electrical Hardware Designer

Job Description Summary

Activities contributing to the design and development of products, solutions and systems. Includes activities linked to technical improvement of existing products and components Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

In this role you will consolidate your electrical and leadership skills by doing the following responsibilities:

- Interpret customer and engineering specs to develop robust electrical designs for low to medium voltage systems.

- Create detailed schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and BOMs using E-Plan and/or AutoCAD.

- Perform calculations for cable sizing, breaker selection, and component specs.

- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior designers and engineers.

- Collaborate with the manufacturing team to ensure seamless production and provide technical support.

- Ensure compliance with industry standards (NEC, IEC, UL) and regulatory requirements

- Conduct and participate in design reviews to ensure quality and customer satisfaction.

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, including BOMs and schematics.

- Work closely with engineers and project managers to gather requirements and resolve design conflicts.

- Contribute to design process improvements and best practices.

- Prepare BOMs, ensuring a complete "for manufacture" package with schematics and layouts.

- Conduct and support design reviews throughout the product design phase.

- Prepare BOMs, ensuring a complete "for manufacture" package with schematics and layouts.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of relevant experience).

- Extensive experience in electrical hardware design for low to medium voltage systems.

- Proficiency in E-Plan, AutoCAD or similar design software

- Working knowledge of industry standards and regulations (NEC, IEC, UL).

- Proven ability to perform cable sizing, breaker selection, and other electrical calculations.

- Excellent understanding of electrical engineering principles and practices.

- Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.

- Ability to travel up to 10%

Desired Characteristics

- Advanced proficiency in E-Plan

- Expertise with variable frequency drives (VFDs) and automation systems.

- Proficiency with power electronics.

- Experience with industrial control systems.

- Skill panel design and layout.

- Ownership of design reviews.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

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