Solar Inverter Systems Engineer -

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Jobcode: 54982970
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Business Unit: GE Infrastructure, Energy
Function: Engineering/Technology
Location: Schenectady / Salem, NY
Job #: 809068
Posted: Aug 11, 2008 Responsibilities

Solar inverter systems engineer is responsible for transition of solar inverter technology from New Technology Introduction (NTI), through New Product Introduction (NPI), and into Requisition phases.

Essential Responsibilities

Design ownership of complex systems or component design.

Lead projects with broad scope and high impact to the business.

Executes the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles.

Recommend approach to meet the technical and program requirements.

Lead or participate on cross-functional teams to solve technical problems.

Provide technical guidance to others.

Ensure new products comply with industry standards, UL, IEC, other certifications, and meet GE internal guidelines for safety and reliability.

Work with patent counsel to determine acceptable design opportunities and create new intellectual property.

Effectively communicate and document results for internal and external customers.
Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or similar technology field from an accredited institution.

At least 5 years electric power conversion system design experience.

Minimum of 1 year experience with CAD software and familiarity with ANSI drafting standards.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Submit your application for employment through gecareers.com to be considered.

Be 18 years or older.

Willing to take a drug test as part of the selection process.

Willing to submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process.

You MUST have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

If currently a GE employee, you MUST have been in your current role for at least 12 months and have at least a satisfactory performance rating.

For U.S. employment opportunities, GE hires U.S. citizens, permanent residents, asylees, refugees, and temporary residents. Temporary residence does not include those with non-immigrant work authorization (F, J, H or L visas), such as students in practical training status. Exceptions to these requirements will be determined based on shortage of qualified candidates with a particular skill. GE will require proof of work authorization.

Desired

Six Sigma Green Belt certification (GE Employees only).

At least 2 years of relevant Phovoltaic industry experience.

Strong communication and presentation skills.

Ability to document, plan and execute programs.

Establish and track key reliability metrics.
General

GE Energy ( [link removed] ) is one of the world's leading suppliers of power generation and energy delivery technologies, with 2006 revenue of $19 billion. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, GE Energy works in all areas of the energy industry including coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear energy; renewable resources such as water, wind, solar and biogas; and other alternative fuels. Under ecomagination, GE will invest $1.5 billion annually in research in cleaner technologies by 2010, up from $700 million in 2004.

GE Energy's Solar Technologies has locations in Newark, DE and Schenectady, NY. This position is located at the EED C&PE Power Conversion campus in Salem, Virginia.

GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.

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