Power Converter Engineer

Nordex Group; Chennai District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking an experienced professional to design and validate Power Converter systems. Responsibilities include defining specifications, collaborating with manufacturers, and maintaining technical documentation. Candidates should possess a BE/BTech in Electrical Engineering or ME/MTech in Power Systems, along with over 5 years of experience, preferably in the wind industry. This role offers a chance to impact and innovate in the renewable energy sector based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Define specifications for Power Converter based on system standards.
• Collaborate with manufacturers for validation of converter parts.
• Maintain technical documentation related to main converter.
• Support inspections and tests at Asian suppliers.
• Validate results in standalone and generator-connected test benches.

Skills

Power Converter design

Technical documentation

Eplan Pro-panel software

Collaboration with manufacturers

Education

BE/BTech in Electrical Engineering

ME/MTech in Power System

Tools

Eplan P8

Job description

Tasks

• 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.

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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