Senior Engineer - Production

Flender Drives Private Ltd. India; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Flender Drives Private Ltd. India in Chennai, India seeks an experienced DFIG Generator Assembly Engineer to oversee the assembly and quality inspection of Doubly-Fed Induction Generators used in wind turbines and power-generation applications.

The role requires strong knowledge of electrical machines, mechanical assembly processes, engineering drawings, BOMs, and quality standards. Candidates should have hands-on experience with stator/rotor assembly, alignment, and electrical testing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of professional experience in DFIG Generator assembly.
• Experience with stator, rotor, bearings, shaft and cooling systems.
• Knowledge of engineering drawings, BOMs, specs and work instructions.
• Familiarity with electrical testing of stator/rotor windings and slip-ring systems.
• Strong quality control, first-pass yield, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of 5S, Kaizen and root-cause analysis is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead hand assembly of DFIG generators (stator, rotor, bearings, shaft).
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Perform rotor/stator assembly, alignment, bearing installation and shaft assembly.
• Ensure airgap, concentricity, shaft alignment, torque and tolerances.
• Carry out electrical connections and inspections for windings and slip rings.
• Support assembly-stage inspections and testing of completed generators.
• Use vernier calipers, micrometers, dial gauges, bore gauges, insulation testers.
• Identify defects, investigate root causes and implement corrective actions.

Skills

DFIG generator assembly

Stator/rotor assembly

Bearing installation

Electrical testing

Dimensional inspection

Quality control

Troubleshooting

5S/Kaizen

Job description

Experience Requirements

Minimum of 8+ years of professional experience in DFIG Generator assembly

Job Summary

DFIG Generator Assembly Engineer responsible for the assembly, quality inspection of Doubly-Fed Induction Generators used in wind turbines and power-generation applications. The role requires strong knowledge of electrical machines, mechanical assembly processes, engineering drawings, and quality standards.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Hand experience assembly of DFIG generators, including stator, rotor, bearings, shaft, cooling systems, slip rings, and associated components.
• Reading and study of engineering drawings, assembly drawings, BOMs, specifications, and work instructions.
• To perform the rotor and stator assembly, alignment, bearing installation, shaft assembly, and related mechanical operations.
• Ensure correct airgap, concentricity, shaft alignment, torque, clearances, and dimensional tolerances during assembly.
• To perform electrical connections and inspections for stator and rotor windings, slip-ring systems, sensors, and auxiliary components.
• To conduct assembly-stage inspections and support electrical and mechanical testing of completed generators.
• Hands experience of measuring instruments such as vernier calipers, micrometers, dial gauges, bore gauges, insulation resistance testers, and other relevant equipment.
• Identify assembly defects, investigate root causes, and implement corrective actions.

Required Skills

• Experience in generator, motor, alternator, wind turbine, assembly is preferred.
• Basic to strong knowledge of DFIG construction and operating principles.
• Knowledge of rotor/stator assembly, bearings, shaft alignment, balancing, and electrical testing.
• Familiarity with dimensional inspection, torque procedures, and quality control.
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of 5S, Kaizen, and root-cause analysis is an advantage.

Key Performance Areas

• Assembly quality and first-pass yield
• Adherence to assembly schedules
• Reduction of assembly defects and rework
• Compliance with safety and quality procedures

Your contact person(s) for this job posting is/are: Thirumalai Kumar T Flender is an Equal Opportunity and Affidentification encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Flender is a leading international manufacturer of mechanical and electrical drive systems, supplying the highest quality, performance, and innovation for 125 years. The two product brands "Flender" and "Winergy" offer a wide range of gear units, couplings, generators, and associated services, focusing on key industries such as wind energy, cement, raw material processing, gas, power generation, water and wastewater, marine, cranes, and conveyor technology. With efficient drive solutions and a strong CSR focus, Flender is the partner of choice for a sustainable future. The renowned sustainability rating by EcoVadis ranks Flender among the top 1 percent of the most sustainable companies worldwide. Flender employs approximately 9,000 people globally. The company is headquartered in Bocholt, Germany. For more information, visit www.flender.com.