Lead Electronic Engineer

GE Vernova, Inc.; Chennai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. in Chennai, India seeks an experienced Power Electronics Lead to drive design and validation of LV/MV drives and VFDs from concept to execution. The role emphasizes core power electronics, system-level thinking, and certification readiness.

You will size converters, assess filters, and ensure electromagnetic compatibility and mechanical robustness, coordinating with design, validation, and manufacturing teams. Travel may be required to support supplier and customer engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in Power Electronics, Electrical Eng or equivalent.
• Min. 10+ years of Power electronics design & testing for Industrial drives.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, PSPICE, PSCAD, Ansys.
• In-depth knowledge of Motors/Drive control Systems.
• Domain knowledge on STATCOMs, Marine design.

Responsibilities

• MV/LV Drive / VFD Converter Engineering – Core Power Electronics (AC/ DC systems).
• Converter Input and output Filter Sizing for harmonics, Product hardware design / loss budget calculation / Earth & Protection circuits /Arc Flash Calculation/ RCA.
• Understanding of product design with respect to EMC and Electro mechanical design.
• Validation experience for part level (IGBT, Capacitors, Transformer, reactors, etc...) and product level for internal validation and third party certification as required.
• Localization of parts as required for required cost out.
• Understand product / project specifications and realize requirements to design using calculations, modeling and simulations.
• Design system/equipment to meet reliability, testing standards, manufacturability, material and cost guidelines
• Prepare & validate Design documents - Configurations, principles of operation, application guidelines, specifications, BOM, SLD & drawings as per requirement.
• Verify functional performance of prototype hardware under all specified operating conditions.
• Support Manufacturing of equipment at Factory / Vendor facility.
• Document functional test requirements and conduct test according to applicable standards (UL/IEC etc.…) /conduct project FAT’s.
• Coordinate with System Engineer and Program / Product / Project manager execution on a continuous basis.
• May require travel as required.

Skills

Power electronics

Testing & validation

MATLAB/Simulink

PSCad

Ansys

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor or Master in Power Electronics

Equivalent qualification

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PSPICE

PSCAD

Ansys

Job description

Job Description Summary

Lead Design & Development, Sizing, Simulation, Testing & Validation, Certification of LV/MV - VSD/ VFD’s from concept to Execution. Deep product and system level understanding with firm grasp on concepts and detailed design of product.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• MV/LV Drive / VFD Converter Engineering – Core Power Electronics (AC/ DC systems)


• Converter Input and output Filter Sizing for harmonics, Product hardware design / loss budget calculation / Earth & Protection circuits /Arc Flash Calculation/ RCA.


• Understanding of product design with respect to EMC and Electro mechanical design.


• Validation experience for part level (IGBT, Capacitors, Transformer, reactors, etc...) and product level for internal validation and third party certification as required.


• Localization of parts as required for required cost out.


• Understand product / project specifications and realize requirements to design using calculations, modeling and simulations.


• Design system/equipment to meet reliability, testing standards, manufacturability, material and cost guidelines


• Prepare & validate Design documents - Configurations, principles of operation, application guidelines, specifications, BOM, SLD & drawings as per requirement.


• Verify functional performance of prototype hardware under all specified operating conditions.


• Support Manufacturing of equipment at Factory / Vendor facility.


• Document functional test requirements and conduct test according to applicable standards (UL/IEC etc.…) /conduct project FAT’s.


• Coordinate with System Engineer and Program / Product / Project manager execution on a continuous basis.


• May require travel as required.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Power Electronics or Electrical Engineering or Equivalent.


• Min. 10+ years of Power electronics design & testing expertise for Industrial drives.


• Preferred experience/knowledge in Electrical design / Simulation tools like MATLAB/Simulink, Pspice, PSCAD, Ansys.


• In-depth knowledge of Motors /Drive control Systems.


• Understanding of domain level knowledge on STATCOM's, Marine design

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Mentor & Guide team.


• Self-Starter, demonstrate ability to work effectively within and between teams and as Individual.


• Ability to energize teams and perceives change as an opportunity


• Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse and highly matrix environment.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided:

Yes

GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.