Description :
Business Unit: GE Infrastructure, Transportation
Function: Engineering/Technology
Location: Erie, PA
Job #: 824062
Posted: May 27, 2008 Responsibilities
Engineer responsible for development of locomotive sub-system low-level controllers such as diesel engine electronic fuel injection, power electronics for motor control, auxiliary and traction system controls. Applications include engine speed regulators & injection timing, phase-controlled rectifiers, cycle skippers, choppers, inverters and motor controllers. This role has the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals.
* Responsibilities include design, implementation, integration and validation of controller systems and ownership of product field reliability.
* Tasks may include requirements definition, electrical equipment analysis, reliability analysis, algorithm definition, modeling and simulation, functional design specification for hardware, software implementation, test plan development, test execution and field support.
* Efforts will drive increased performance, reliability and reduced cost.
* Develops practical and innovative ways to identify and meet goals.
* Responsible for work that is less defined in scope and has the understanding and experience to execute business objectives.
* Executes the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product/program requirements.
* Provides technical leadership to personnel supporting the assigned project.
* Documents technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
* Provides timely communications on significant issues or developments.
* Participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues.
* Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews.
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Qualifications
* Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science.
* At least 3 additional years of experience in a control development engineering position.
Desired
* Ability & willingness to work "hands-on" on locomotives and in test cells with high HP (1000 KVA), med voltage (2KV) and high current (10KA) systems.
* Master of Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science.
* Experience with control of diesel engines, converters, choppers, inverters, cycloconverters, phase controllers, thyristors, GTO's and/or IGBT's is preferred.
* Experience in modeling/simulation using tools such as Matlab Simulink, Sabre, Pspice. Experience in C/C++ software development and/or control model auto-coding.
* Experience in system level validation testing.
* Experience with transportation/locomotive auxiliary or traction equipment, systems, protection, design and test.
* Knowledge of Six Sigma and ISO 9000.
* Accomplishments that reflect teamwork, leadership, integrity, accountability and speed.
* Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems.
* Strong oral and written communication skills.
* Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
* PC proficiency.
General
* Relocation benefits are available for this position.
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