Thermal Expert Transformers (m/f/d)

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova manufactures power transformers in a wide range of voltage levels with applications in generation, transmission, and distribution. The company offers transformers from medium to ultra-high voltage (1200 kV AC and ±1100 kV DC) and from small (5 MVA) to very large power ratings (2750 MVA). Our product lines include conventional, special transmission such as phase-shifting, SVC, HVDC, low-maintenance reactors, and green power transformers, providing exceptional performance, quality, and reliability.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Tool Development and Maintenance: Support the development and maintenance of thermal calculation tools; collaborate with developers to specify requirements, support implementation, and verify results.
• Global Technical Leadership: Drive thermal solutions for transformers on a global GE Vernova level and guide engineering teams on solving complex thermal aspects of transformer design using CFD, FEM and analytical solutions.
• Supplier Collaboration: Collaborate with external partners to drive innovation and technical excellence in transformer thermal design.
• Standards and Documentation: Provide comprehensive documentation and specifications for thermal solutions; drive the adaptation and improvement of thermal related technical standards and contribute to internal and external standards (e.g., IEC, CIGRE, IEEE).
• Factory and User Support: Support factories and end-users by handling technical tickets and conducting regular meetings to understand needs and pain points.
• Training and Mentorship: Prepare training materials and lead training sessions for end-users to ensure high-quality implementation of thermal solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Maintain existing thermal documentation and proactively drive improvements and changes to existing solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or a related thermal design discipline). Master or PhD an advantage.
• Solid and relevant professional experience, preferably with power transformers.

Desired Characteristics

• Proven experience in modeling thermal phenomena and knowledge of thermal simulation methods.
• Experience in preparing technical documentation, including technical drawings.
• Active member of CIGRE, IEC or IEEE.

Technical Skills

• Deep understanding of the thermal domain within power engineering.
• Experience with CFD – ANSYS Fluent, OpenFoam or similar.
• Knowledge of C#, .NET framework, MS SQL and Git.
• Solid knowledge of Office 365 tools, with high proficiency in Excel, Word, and Teams.

Communication & Leadership

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of German and French is a distinct advantage.
• Experience working in cross-functional groups to achieve common targets.
• Experience in R&D project management.
• Ability to plan and execute tasks in a timely manner while maintaining high quality.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No