Thermal Expert Transformers NEW

Job description

Job Description

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. Collaborate with the Technology team to contribute to internal and external technical 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.