R&D Engineer (M/F)

Role Summary

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova is a global energy company with more than 130 years of experience solving global challenges, contributing to the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while striving to decarbonize it. On its site located in Villeurbanne (France), the Grid Solutions activity designs, tests and manufactures high-voltage circuit breakers intended for its national and international customers.

To support a strong growth market driven by the energy transition and the development of low-carbon electricity networks, the electrification branch of GE Vernova is investing massively in the development of new products.

Within the Research & Development Center for high-voltage equipment and in collaboration with the project teams, your missions will initially be structured around the following main axes and in order of priorities:

• Carry out multiphysics numerical simulations

You will contribute to equipment sizing and optimization studies using simulation tools.

• Carry out mechanical, thermal, electrostatic and fluid mechanics (CFD) simulations
• Participate in the analysis and interpretation of results
• Contribute to the improvement of simulation methods and tools
• Participate in the development and automation of certain calculation tools
• Document the studies carried out and share the results with the teams
• Participate in product testing and validation

You will contribute to the qualification and validation of new equipment.

• Participate in the preparation and monitoring of laboratory tests
• Contribute to the assembly and expertise of prototypes
• Analyze the results obtained
• Identify areas for improvement when necessary
• Write technical reports and associated test sheets
• Contribute to the design of new products

Responsibilities

In conjunction with experienced engineers and project teams

• Participate in design and sizing studies
• Contribute to the development of new technical solutions
• Ensure technical monitoring of the studies entrusted
• Participate in the writing of technical documentation

Participate in innovation

Requirements

Beyond technical activities, you will be encouraged to

• Develop your expertise in high voltage technologies
• Carry out bibliographic and technological studies
• Share your knowledge with teams
• Contribute to the capitalization of the Research Center’s know-how
• Participate in the emergence of new ideas and innovative solutions

Teamwork

• You will evolve in a collaborative and international environment where you will work daily with: R&D engineers, test technicians, technical experts, project teams, internal and external partners.
• Curiosity, team spirit and the desire to learn are key elements for success in this position.

Profile sought

• Education: Engineering degree with a specialization in: Electrical engineering / Electrotechnics

Technical skills required

• Solid foundations in electrical engineering
• Knowledge of energy, thermodynamics or fluid mechanics
• First academic or professional experience in digital simulation
• Appetite for programming and solving complex technical problems

Valued skills

• Programming languages
• Knowledge of the energy sector
• Reading and interpretation of technical standards

Languages

• Fluent French
• Fluent English

What will make you successful

• Technical curiosity
• Taste for learning
• Analytical mind
• Ability to work in a team
• Strength of proposal
• Adaptability
• Interest in innovation and new technologies
• Join a passionate team that is developing the technologies today that will help build the electricity networks of tomorrow.
• Position open to people with disabilities.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance Provided: No