Electrical Fleet Support Engineer (Converter subsystem)
GE Vernova · Salem, VA · 1 mo ago
On-siteInformation Technology$98k–$164k/yrFull-time
Roles and Responsibilities
- Lead and support resolution of service cases involving wind turbine electrical subsystems.
- Troubleshoot and help resolve complex field issues impacting turbine reliability and availability.
- Perform and support root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions for recurring technical problems.
- Partner with Services and Fleet Performance teams to deliver high-quality, timely case dispositions.
- Support spare parts evaluations and part replacement dispositions at wind sites and manufacturing locations.
- Provide engineering support for non-conformance, product quality, and manufacturing-related issues.
- Cook up with subsystem design teams to ensure field issues are addressed effectively and lessons learned are captured.
- Support updates to electrical schematics, BOMs, components, installation procedures, and related designs.
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts that enhance safety, quality, reliability, and fleet performance.
Operation
- Self-management of daily operations to achieve on-time priorities scheduled with the technical leader. Accountable of the resolution of service cases.
- Work closely with internal customers, fleet support teams, and systems engineering on fleet issues and improvement determinations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field with at least 6 years of experience in AC/DC power conversion design including electromechanical, electrical, PCBA and/or firmware.
- With a target of at least 2-3 years experience supporting electrical systems, troubleshooting field issues, or working in a service engineering environment.
- Experience in wind, power generation, manufacturing, or other industrial environments.
- Able to travel to wind farms and climb turbines.
Desired Characteristics
- Hands-on approach to solving field and product issues.
- Strong sense of urgency and ability to manage multiple service priorities.
- Experience supporting part replacement decisions, spare parts disposition, or fleet reliability improvements.
- Effective communicator who can work across technical and operational teams.
- Product Life Cycle-Management (PLM) expertise
- Able to work independently
- Business acumen and customer focus.
- Strong interpersonal skills including ownership, self-motivation, problem solving, analytical, team player, communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to develop relationships.
- Strong knowledge and design experience on power electronics and power converters.
- Strong problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis and technical issue resolution.
- Able to work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and service teams.
- Familiarity with electrical schematics, components, and BOMs.
- Fluent in English (spoken and written).