Job Description Summary

Your main task is a research and development around control system architecture design. The target is to implement innovative control system architectures, features and algorithms mainly for STATCOM and SVC to comply with highly demanding customer specifications. You will be accountable of architecture of control application and needed simulation environments to enable smooth engineering execution. You are expected to have capability to specify, design, validate and document the implemented control architectures and solutions. On top, it is expected that you manage test automatization processes.

In this very versatile role, you have possibility to become recognized expert in the field of control system design, power electronics and power systems. Your areas of expertise will include:

Control application architecture design
Test automation architecture and process design
Different simulation platforms
Control system design of grid connected power electronic devices
Power engineering
Integration of energy storage to the FACTS device
Analyses of dynamic behaviour of FACTS devices
Research and development process
Power system stability and control stability
In this role, you will be focusing on the control platform development for current and future products as well as future technologies. Therefore, you will have the possibility see larger technology trends in the field of electrical power engineering and power electronics. 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.

Job Description

Role Summary/Purpose:

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

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 control system research and development around SVC and STATCOM solutions and you will be reporting to NPI Program Manager in Finland.

Key tasks:

Your main task is a research and development around control system architecture design. The target is to implement innovative control system architectures, features and algorithms mainly for STATCOM and SVC to comply with highly demanding customer specifications. You will be accountable of architecture of control application and needed simulation environments to enable smooth engineering execution. You are expected to have capability to specify, design, validate and document the implemented control architectures and solutions. On top, it is expected that you manage test automatization processes.

In this very versatile role, you have possibility to become recognized expert in the field of control system design, power electronics and power systems. Your areas of expertise will include:

• Control application architecture design
• Test automation architecture and process design
• Different simulation platforms
• Control system design of grid connected power electronic devices
• Power engineering
• Integration of energy storage to the FACTS device
• Analyses of dynamic behaviour of FACTS devices
• Research and development process
• Power system stability and control stability

In this role, you will be focusing on the control platform development for current and future products as well as future technologies. Therefore, you will have the possibility see larger technology trends in the field of electrical power engineering and power electronics. 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.

Key Individual Accountabilities       

• Application control architecture design leading
• Simulation environment and automatization design
• Rigour execution of NPI projects
• Design and implementation of new control features
• Create innovative solutions
• Research and development in the field of FACTS control architecture and system design
• Problem solving and root-cause analysis
• Educate stakeholders
• Taking responsibility from own work
• Participate to technical negotiations with end customers and other stakeholders
• Support equipment sourcing (technical inputs, equipment evaluation)
• Support technical Tendering

Qualifications/Requirements:

• MSc (or higher) degree on Power / Control System Engineering or equivalent
• Specialized knowledge on control application architectures
• Specialized knowledge on test automatization and simulation environment development
• Specialized knowledge in Electrical Power Engineering and Control system design
• Understanding of control theory behind grid connected devices
• Knowledge in compensation systems, power electronics
• Knowledge and experience on some of simulation tools for electric systems such as PSCAD, Matlab Simulink, RTDS or PSSE
• Fluent written and oral skills, both in English and Finnish – other language skill is a benefit
• Strong prioritizing and time management skills 

Desired Characteristics:

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

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.

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