Lead Power Electronics Engineer

GE-Vernova-; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

GE-Vernova- in India is seeking a Senior Power Electronics Design & Development leader. You will guide LV/MV VFD/Converter engineering, perform sizing, design changes, and validate performance through modeling and tests.

You will work across cross-functional teams to meet product specifications and ensure reliability, manufacturability, and cost targets. The role requires deep knowledge of converters, motors/drive control systems, and proficiency with tools such as AutoCAD, E-Plan,

Qualifications

• Masters’ degree or above in Power Electronics or Electrical Engineering.
• Min. 10 years of R&D experience for industrial drives and related components.
• Deep understanding of converter design with respect to power electronics.
• In-depth knowledge of motors/drive control systems with respect to application; filter design and cable sizing.
• Strong experience with electrical design tools like AutoCAD / E-Plan and MATLAB/Simulink.
• Strong simulation tools experience like ETAB, PSCAD, Ansys (Electromagnetics / Electronics), Altium/ORCAD.
• Lead, create and review electrical design documents complying to global standards and lead VFD/ Converter projects from order to execution.

Responsibilities

• Address electrical apparatus and system configurations, especially power electronics devices.
• MV/LV VFD/Converter engineering focusing on power electronics.
• VFD sizing and part selection/design changes for projects.
• Design using calculations, modeling, and simulations to meet specifications.
• Ensure reliability, testing standards, manufacturability, and cost guidelines.
• Prepare and validate design documents: configurations, operation principles, BOM, SLD & drawings.
• Lead product development and project execution; define global technical standards.

Skills

Power electronics

Converter design

Motors/drive control systems

Leadership

Communication

Education

Masters in Power Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

E-Plan

MATLAB/Simulink

ETAB

PSCAD

Ansys

Altium/ORCAD

Job description

Job Description Summary

Lead Power Electronics Design & Development, Sizing, Simulation, Testing & Validation, Certification of LV/MV - VSD/ VFD’s.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Addressing the configuration of electrical apparatus and systems, especially of power electronics devices, switchgear, transformers, bus bars, cables, non-conducting materials and comprehensive system integration concepts.
• MV/LV VFD / Converter Engineering – Focusing On Power Electronics
• VFD Sizing , electrical / power electronics part selection/ design change as required for the project .
• Well understand product / project specifications and realize requirements to design using calculations, modeling and simulations.
• Thorough deep understanding of electromechanical design concepts with respect to electrical, thermal, EMC, and structural requirements to complete product design.
• 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 project and product requirement.
• Converters parts design (Converter High power Transformer , reactor , capacitors, resistors, switchgears, aux transformers, cables and wires, power supply, terminals , bus bars and accessories)
• Verify functional performance of prototype hardware under all specified operating conditions.Conduct / Lead / Coordinate Type test, routine test according to standards requirement and close any certification requirements.
• Work across cross functional team to deliver the desired results. Support supply chain and manufacturing of equipment at Factory / Vendor facility
  Document functional test requirements and conduct test according to applicable standards (UL/IEC/NEC etc.…) /conduct projectFAT’s.
• Lead product development / project execution on a continuous basis and update manager systematically .Define the applicable global technical standards for product and implement in design.
• May require travel to global units / commission engineered projects as required.
• May have some autonomy to make decisions within a defined framework. Resolves issues in situations that require good technical knowledge and judgment within established procedures. Consults more senior team members for issues outside of defined instructions/parameters.
• A job at this level requires good interpersonal skills and may be required to lead a junior team. For customer facing roles, develops strong customer relationships and serves as the interface between customer and GE. Explains technical information to others.

Required Qualifications

• Masters’ degree or above, in Power Electronics or Electrical Engineering or Equivalent.
• Min. 10years of Research & Development experience for industrial drives and its related components (Renewables / Oil & Gas / Marine / Metal Process Industrial knowledge preferred).
• Deep understanding of converter design with respect to power electronics is required.
• In-depth knowledge of motors /drive control Systems with respect to application and also filter design and cable sizing.
• Strong experience/knowledge in Electrical design tools like AUTOCAD / E-Plan and MATLAB/Simulink experience preferred.
• Strong simulation tools experience like ETAB, PSCAD, Ansys (Electromagnetics / Electronics, Altium/ORCAD.
• Lead , create and review electrical design documents complying to global standards and lead overall VFD/ Converter projects from Order to execution / Lead Product introductions for the market

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