Power Electronics Hardware Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer in India to design LV/MV drives, core power electronics, and control cabinets. You will size systems, perform loss budgeting, and develop protection circuits, using AUTOCAD/E-Plan and MATLAB/Simulink to meet project specs.

You will validate prototypes, support manufacturing at factory or vendor sites, and ensure designs comply with UL/IEC standards, with potential travel for commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Power Electronics or Electrical Engineering or Equivalent.
• Min. 3–8 years of Power electronics design & testing expertise for industrial drives and related components (Renewables / Oil & Gas / Marine / Metal Processing knowledge preferred).
• Preferred experience/knowledge in Electrical design / Simulation tools like AUTOCAD / E-Plan and MATLAB/Simulink.
• In-depth knowledge of motors /drive control Systems.

Responsibilities

• LV/MV Drive Engineering – Core Power Electronics (AC / DC systems) and Control cabinet design as per requirement.
• Engage in Sizing, product hardware design / loss budget calculation / Filter & protection circuits.
• 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 Lead Engineer and team Manager on product / project execution on a continuous basis.
• May require travel to commission engineered projects as required.

Skills

Power electronics design

Drive control systems

Teamwork and communication

Education

Bachelor or Master Degree in Power Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AUTOCAD

E-Plan

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Job Description Summary

Design, Sizing, Simulation, Lab testing of Power electronic equipment (VSD/ VFD’s).

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• LV/MV Drive Engineering – Core Power Electronics (AC / DC systems) and Control cabinet design as per requirement.

• Engage in Sizing, product hardware design / loss budget calculation / Filter & protection circuits .

• 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 Lead Engineer and team Manager on product / project execution on a continuous basis.

• May require travel to commission engineered projects as required.

Qualifications / Requirements:

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

• Min. 3 - 8 years of Power electronics design & testing expertise for industrial drives and its related components (Renewables / Oil & Gas / Marine / Metal Process Industrial knowledge preferred)

• Preferred experience/knowledge in Electrical design / Simulation tools like AUTOCAD / E-Plan and MATLAB/Simulink

• In-depth knowledge of motors /drive control Systems.

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills

• 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 matrixed environment.

About Us

GE 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.
Disclosure of your Gender or Sexual orientation is completely Voluntary and not mandatory.
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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes