FACTS R&D & Technology Development Leader - FACTS SL
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The Mission: Electrify the Future
At GE Vernova, we aren't just building equipment; we are engineering the backbone of the global energy transition. The FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission Systems) Solution Line is at the heart of this mission, enabling grids to handle more renewable energy with greater stability.
As the FACTS NPI (New Product Introduction) Leader, you are the bridge between visionary market strategy and industrial reality. You will lead the charge in transforming high-level customer needs into a scalable, world-class portfolio of FACTS solutions.
FACTS R&D & Technology Development Leader
The Role: Leading the Technology That Powers the Grid
Reporting to the FACTS Solution Line Leader, you will lead the research, development, and engineering strategy behind our STATCOM and FSC solutions - spanning early-stage technology development through to fully industrialized, market-ready products. Today, this role owns the full technology lifecycle, from advancing new power electronics and controls concepts to maturing them into robust, manufacturable solutions.
You will partner closely with the Value Proposition Leader (VPL) to ensure the technology we develop translates into winning, competitive products.
Key ResponsibilitiesOwn the Full Technology Development Lifecycle: Lead the development of power electronics and controls technology for STATCOM and FSC - from early-stage concept and innovation through to fully engineered, industrialized solutions.
Lead Power Electronics & Controls Development: Own the technical strategy and roadmap, driving advances in power electronics topologies, converter design, and control system architecture.
Drive the R&D Roadmap: Lead global engineering programs from concept through to industrialized product, ensuring technical excellence, performance, and reliability at every stage.
Translate Market Needs into Technology: Partner with the Value Proposition Leader to convert market and