Component Specialist - Power Converter

Nordex Group; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordex Group in Chennai is seeking an experienced hardware engineer to design the Power Converter for wind turbine generators and manage the full lifecycle from concept to testing. You will define specifications, create sub-assemblies, and validate results on stand-alone and generator-connected benches.

The role requires MATLAB/Simulink proficiency and strong documentation skills, with collaboration across sourcing and certification teams to ensure compliant, robust converter solutions.

Qualifications

• BE/BTech or ME/MTech in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in the Wind Turbine and Power Converter Sectors.
• Experience with Matlab/Simulink.

Responsibilities

• Define concept and detailed specifications of the Power Converter of the Nordex WTGs based on the Power Electric system specifications.
• Create converter sub-assemblies design and tests specifications and collaborate with the manufacturers in the validation of the converter parts.
• Define converter system test specifications and validate results in stand-alone and generator-connected test benches.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for main converter such as manuals, instructions, protocols and reports.
• Create the converter design solution structure, upload and maintain the Bill of Materials and related information into the Nordex PLM system.
• Provide technical support to the WTG certification by preparing whatever technical documentation required by the certification body.
• Support sourcing department in the commercial discussions with converter and component suppliers.
• Perform simulations using simulation tools for hardware components design (Matlab based).
• Develop/improve simulation tools for hardware components design (Matlab based).

Skills

Wind Turbine Experience

Power Electronics

Education

BE/BTech or ME/MTech in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

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As a member of the Converter Hardware Development Team, you will contribute to the design of one of the most relevant and complete parts of the Nordex wind turbines, being involved in the complete lifecycle of the component from concept design to the end of service life and covering all the design aspects of such an important component like steady-state and transient performance.

• Define concept and detailed specifications of the Power Converter of the Nordex WTGs based on the Power Electric system specifications.


• Create converter sub-assemblies design and tests specifications and collaborate with the manufacturers in the validation of the converter parts.


• Define converter system test specifications and validate results in stand-alone and generator-connected test benches.


• Create and maintain technical documentation for main converter such as manuals, instructions, protocols and reports.


• Create the converter design solution structure, upload and maintain the Bill of Materials and related information into the Nordex PLM system.


• Provide technical support to the WTG certification by preparing whatever technical documentation required by the certification body.


• Support sourcing department in the commercial discussions with converter and component suppliers.


• Perform simulations using simulation tools for hardware components design (Matlab based).


• Develop/improve simulation tools for hardware components design (Matlab based).

Your Profile:

• BE/Btech or ME/Mtech in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems


• Minimum 5+ years of experience in the Wind Turbine and Power Converter Sectors.


• Experience with Matlab/Simulink

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and are in full compliance with all federal and state laws.

ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP

The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 40years. With more than 57GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 40markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,400employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.

We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex

We look forward to receiving your application!To make it more convenient for you, we are happy to receive your application without a cover letter.