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Salem, VA | United States
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Job Description Summary
The Pitch Motor/System Engineer will have 2 primary areas of responsibility. Own the definitions of requirements (spec) and acceptance criteria for the Pitch Motor. This includes responding to customer questions, concerns and field issues, and to translate these into new features or improvements to the GE product. This role will also be the primary contact for design and packaging changes required to support Wind Turbine product developments and uprates. The second area will be responsible for interfacing with the Pitch system and other subsystems in wind turbine systems You will work with other design engineers, sourcing, manufacturing, project management, fleet support and suppliers to support the entire lifecycle of a pitch system (including the pitch motor) for a wind turbine electrical system.
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About us
GE’s Onshore Wind business has a total installed base of more than 50,000 wind turbines in more than 35 counties, with 100+ GW of global installed capacity. We harness increased onshore wind energy potential through a broad family of turbines that are uniquely suited for a variety of wind environments, including Cypress, GE’s most powerful onshore wind turbine, and GE’s 2MW platform, which has more than 20GW installed and in operation today. We are committed to our customers’ success in wind, offering a broad portfolio of products and services that make renewables the energy of choice for a cleaner future
Essential Responsibilities
As the Pitch Motor/System Engineer, you will:
- Own the Specs of the Pitch Motor in GE Wind Turbines, translating wind turbine system requirements into hardware definition.
- Updating Released Specs for different motors based on Field lessons learned, quality issues, testing results, etc..
- Creating new Specs documents for new GE WTs or for already running GE WTs
- As Specs Owner, following tasks included in Specs document are required:
- Definition of the Electromechanical Requirements
- Definition and Acceptance Criteria for the Tests to be Performed in a Motor to Qualify it proving that previous requirements are met including certification
- Close work with different Teams involved in the Pitch Motor and Pitch System to manage lifecycle of pitch motors and pitch systems:
- Supporting Quality Engineers during the Qualification and Frozen Process Changes Qualifications, as well as different quality issues that could arise
- Supporting Field Engineers on the resolutions of relevant issues that could be happening on the field
- Active participation in the interdisciplinary Teams aiming the finding of Root Causes and Proposing Containment and Long Term solutions
- Supporting Sourcing Team in Supplier/GE discussions and punctual issues that could require an ENG feedback, like new suppliers search and validation
- Support other Engineering teams – including Electrical, Hub, Rotor, Gearbox.
- Interface with the Project Management team related to planning efforts with schedule, resource and budget allocation.
- Prepare for, present and participate in Design Review Meetings while guiding pitch system/ electrical team through risk-mitigation efforts to quantify and reduce technical risk of component.
- Advocate “test and learn” culture while reviewing validation results from: GE Labs, GE Prototypes, Vendor facility testing and Wind Turbine sites.
- Periodic data monitoring, analysis, and review from testing and/or operating Wind turbines.
- Interface with Pitch Engineering team on system questions to interface with Mechanical, Electrical, Firmware and PCBA Circuit Card teams. Build a knowledge of the pitch system role within a Wind Turbine and which requirements are applicable.
- Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks, in consistency with engineering policies and procedures.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
- Minimum of 2 years of Engineering work
Desired Characteristics
- Electrical and Mechanical knowledge on AC (Permanent Magnets Synchronous Motors) and DC Compound Motors
- Electromechanical Brakes
- Encoders / Resolvers
- Shaft voltages and devices to avoid them (Grounding Brushes)
- Motor control methods and associated hardware
- Ability to learn
- Strong interpersonal and demonstrated leadership skills
- Positive mindset with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex problems
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects and work with global, cross-function teams within a matrix environment.
- Make good decisions with limited information/data
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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