Power Converter Engineer

Nordex India; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordex India is seeking a Component Specialist for Power Converter to drive design and specification of wind turbine power converters. You will manage sub-assemblies, testing specs, and collaborate with manufacturers across the product lifecycle.

The role requires a BE/BTech or ME/MTech in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems with 5+ years in wind and power converters. Proficiency in Matlab/Simulink and strong documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Define concept and detailed specifications for the Power Converter of Nordex WTGs.
• Create converter sub-assemblies design and test specifications and collaborate with manufacturers.
• Define converter system test specifications and validate results on stand-alone and generator-connected 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 necessary documentation for the certification body.
• Support sourcing in commercial discussions with converter and component suppliers.
• Perform simulations using Matlab-based tools for hardware component design.
• Develop/improve simulation tools for hardware components design (Matlab-based).

Skills

Wind energy knowledge

Electrical systems understanding

Education

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

Tools

Matlab/Simulink

Job description

Component Specialist - Power Converter

Your Tasks:

• 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

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Experience Level Mid Level