Job Description Summary

The Power Conversion branch of GE Vernova is seeking both emerging and experienced talent to become the next generation of experts and leaders in Power Electronics.

The Lead NPI Program Engineer – Power Electronics & Drives role is part of a multicultural, multigenerational, and diverse Power Electronics team reporting to the Technology Manager. The Technology team operates within Global Engineering, alongside the Systems team, Automation team, and Design Office.

In this role, you will lead the development, industrialization, and market introduction of next‑generation power electronics products. Success requires strong technical depth, cross‑functional leadership, supplier collaboration, and disciplined program execution. The ideal candidate thrives in complex global environments, demonstrates ownership, and consistently elevates team performance.

If you are passionate about designing and/or controlling Low, Medium, and High Voltage power electronic converters—delivering efficiencies above 98%, operating in environments with condensation risks, high vibration (marinized), shock resistance, and arc‑flash robustness—for Industrial, Oil & Gas, Marine, or Military applications, and if you are driven to push both your own limits and the limits of technology, this is the right opportunity, the right team, and the right company. GE Vernova offers a culture of integrity, ambition, and technical excellence.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

New Product Introduction (NPI) Leadership

• Lead end‑to‑end NPI execution, including planning, budgeting, milestone tracking, and process adherence.
• Prepare and facilitate major design and quality reviews (ATQ, CDR, DDR, DVR, ATS), ensuring technical rigor and cross‑regional alignment.
• Develop and maintain tools for project monitoring (e.g., budget tracking platforms, prioritization matrices).
• Ensure compliance with internal quality systems and support audits with strong process knowledge.

Technical Program Management

• Coordinate mechanical and electrical design activities, ensuring timely and high‑quality deliverables.
• Serve as the primary technical interface for Product Leaders, Application Engineers, Manufacturing and global product teams.
• Maintain documentation workflows, safeguard IP, and ensure structured knowledge transfer across teams.
• Support prototype builds, manufacturing readiness, and sourcing alignment meetings to secure program timelines.

Cross‑Functional & Global Collaboration

• Foster inclusive collaboration across engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, sales, and quality teams.
• Integrate interns and junior engineers into project workflows, providing guidance and structured task allocation.
• Synchronize activities across global sites (e.g., Brazil, India, Germany, France) to ensure consistent execution.
• Train Sales and Application Engineering teams on NPI product features, datasheets, and quoting tools.

Supplier & Cost Management

• Engage with key suppliers (e.g., semiconductor, transformers, capacitor, and connector manufacturers) to secure critical components.
• Lead cost‑reduction and analysis initiatives by analyzing supplier pricing, identifying alternatives, and mitigating supply risks.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure alignment with technical and schedule requirements.

Market Introduction & Customer Support

• Support early customer engagements and technical offer development for new product launches.
• Drive opportunity exploration and qualification, contributing to market penetration strategies.
• Collaborate with Application Engineering to resolve technical challenges during customer onboarding.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 1+ years of experience in NPI, product development, or technical program management within power electronics, drives, or industrial equipment.

Desired Characteristics:

• Proficiency with MS Office, Smartsheet, and SAP
• Expertise with cross‑functional collaboration by working with sales, sourcing, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and global product management teams.
• Strong understanding of NPI product life cycle, program management including program kickoff, stakeholder influence & strategy, workstream prioritization, driving cross-functional execution and establishing working relationships across multi-disciplinary teams
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, and technical risks.
• Experience interfacing with suppliers and partners driving cost‑reduction and establishing supply chain initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to present complex processes and motivate diverse teams.
• Purpose‑driven leadership with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Courageous decision‑maker who can lead in the absence of formal authority.
• Integrative thinker capable of balancing technical, commercial, and organizational priorities.
• Highly organized, with strong planning discipline and the ability to maintain structure during ambiguity.
• Inclusive collaborator who brings teams together across cultures and regions.
• Optimistic problem solver who proactively identifies risks and drives creative solutions.
• Resilient and persistent, especially in navigating market challenges and new product launches.
• Technical curiosity with the ability to retain key insights while empowering team members.
• Customer‑oriented mindset, able to translate technical capabilities into market value.

Additional Information

 

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $89,300.00 and $148,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

 

 

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

 

 

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on January 12, 2026.

 

 

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

 

 

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.