Power Converter Engineer

Nordex SE; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Chennai, India, is seeking an experienced Power Converter Engineer. The role involves defining specifications, designing converter sub-assemblies, and maintaining technical documentation related to the converters. Applicants should have a BE/BTech in Electrical Engineering or an ME/MTech in Power Systems with over 5 years of industry experience, preferably within the wind sector. Strong collaboration with suppliers and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience in Power Converter sectors.
• Wind industry experience or knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define concept and detailed specifications of the Power Converter.
• Create converter sub-assemblies design and tests specifications.
• Maintain technical documentation related to the main converter.
• Support inspections and tests in Asian suppliers' facilities.
• Define converter system test specifications and validate results.
• Assist in identifying and validating converter subcomponents.
• Participate in defining the 3D layout of the complete converter.
• Maintain the Bill of Materials and related information.
• Provide technical support for WTG certification.

Skills

Power Converter design

Eplan Pro-panel

Eplan P8

Technical documentation

Collaboration with suppliers

Education

BE/BTech in Electrical Engineering

ME/MTech in Power System

Job description

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.
• Create and maintain technical documentation related to main converter: specifications, manuals, instructions.
• Support inspections and tests locally in Asian suppliers facilities.
• Define converter system test specifications and validate results in stand-alone and generator-connected test benches.
• Support Sourcing department in the identification and validation of converter subcomponents from alternative sources.
• In collaboration with Auxiliary Power Supply team and/or external suppliers, participate in the definition of the 3D layout of the complete converter and sub-assemblies in Eplan Pro-panel software and the complete electrical design in Eplan P8.
• Based on Eplan P8 electric design, 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.

Your Profile:

• BE / Btech in Electrical Engineering or ME / Mtech in Power System with 5+ years in industry experience in Power Converter Sectors.
• Wind industry experience or knowledge is preferred

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