GE HealthCare Research Engineer - Power Electronics 

United States, New York 

661152635

Roles and Responsibilities

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to the planning, development, and transition of technologies from concept to products and/or services for GE HealthCare businesses and customers. You will:

• Conduct power electronics research through modeling, simulation, and design of power electronic circuits and controls
• Develop and test power converters devices
• Develop and test control solutions for power converters devices
• Participate with multi-disciplinary teams in the development of new power technologies and capabilities for GE HealthCare's next generation product platforms
• Innovate in the power electronics space
• Effectively communicate results by preparing written reports and making presentations that describe analyses and solutions
• Connect the organization to the latest technology developments and trends in industry
• Contribute to proposals for internal programs as well as government agencies

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field with experience developing power electronics and controls OR a Masters degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience developing power electronics and controls
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals at the Masters level for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Desired Characteristics

• Proficiency with model-based circuit design tools such as PLECS, Matlab/Simulink, LTSpice, or similar
• Familiarity with power electronics for medical applications
• Experience with thermal modeling and/or design of power devices and convertors for kW to MW scale applications
• Experience with hybrid power systems including energy storage
• Familiar with pulse power design
• Experience in the specification and development of power magnetic components
• Experience with power electronics controls - including general knowledge of embedded firmware
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.