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Electrical Component Engineer

AT GE Vernova
GE Vernova

Electrical Component Engineer

Madambakkam, India

Job Description Summary

The application engineer shall provide high quality support to the high voltage gas-insulated switchgear manufacturing unit in an effective and timely manner.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

Range management of HV GIS products - 66kV to 800kV and spring-operated drive mechanism for fast earth switches

  • Technical support

    • Support the key functions of the unit with technical clarifications, deviations, etc.
    • Provide technical resolution to production line and site failures.
    • Prepare technical notes and arguments to substantiate the product performance and meet customers' requirements.
    • Maintain standard BOM and revision level in SAP
    • Interact with design authorities in Europe for clarifications, confirmations, drawing updates based on local requirements, product updates and new developments.
  • Localisation support & PPAP

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  • Prepare validation requirements for the parts to be developed with new suppliers based on the design and functional requirements.
  • Support the suppliers with queries, specifications, etc.
  • Review and confirm alternate material/design/process proposals for local manufacturing feasibility and follow up with design authorities for drawing updates.
  • Review the supplier reports and validate the localized parts/process/assembly
  • Coordinate for type tests at internal and external labs for localisation validation
  • Design authority

    • Analyze requests for alternate material / process / part under design authority of the plant
    • Revise/prepare drawings/specifications for products under design authority of the plant

  • Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor/ master's degree in mechanical/electrical engineering.
    • 3 to 8 years of experience in technical support role. Experience in HV/MV switchgear products is preferred.
    • Proficiency in CAD tools like Creo Parametric, Windchill PLM, AutoCAD etc.
    • Exposure to GD&T, GPS tolerancing, tolerance stack-up analysis etc.
    • Exposure to manufacturing and assembly processes.
    • Working experience in SAP is preferred.
    • Good oral/written communication skills in English.
    • Good interpersonal skills. Ability to engage and communicate effectively with cross functional and global teams

    Desired Characteristics

    • Proven analytical ability.
    • Outstanding technical knowledge, decision-making capability, and ownership.
    • Demonstrates passion to solve problems and provided solutions.
    • Ensures compliance to applicable laws and regulations governing quality, safety and product performance.
    • Handles multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizes work appropriately.
    • Well-structured and good in documentation
    • Continually expands technical skills and knowledge.
    • Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement both on a personal and organizational level.

    Additional Information

    Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

    Client-provided location(s): Padappai, Tamil Nadu, India
    Job ID: GE_power-738497598
    Employment Type: Other

    Perks and Benefits

    • Health and Wellness

      • Health Insurance
      • Health Reimbursement Account
      • Dental Insurance
      • Vision Insurance
      • Life Insurance
      • Short-Term Disability
      • Long-Term Disability
      • FSA
      • FSA With Employer Contribution
      • HSA
      • HSA With Employer Contribution
      • Fitness Subsidies
      • On-Site Gym
      • Mental Health Benefits
    • Parental Benefits

      • Adoption Assistance Program
      • Family Support Resources
      • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
      • Adoption Leave
    • Work Flexibility

      • Flexible Work Hours
      • Remote Work Opportunities
      • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Office Life and Perks

      • Commuter Benefits Program
      • Casual Dress
      • On-Site Cafeteria
      • Holiday Events
    • Vacation and Time Off

      • Unlimited Paid Time Off
      • Paid Holidays
      • Personal/Sick Days
      • Summer Fridays
    • Financial and Retirement

      • 401(K)
      • Stock Purchase Program
      • Performance Bonus
      • Relocation Assistance
      • Financial Counseling
      • Profit Sharing
    • Professional Development

      • Tuition Reimbursement
      • Access to Online Courses
      • Lunch and Learns
      • Leadership Training Program
      • Internship Program
      • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Diversity and Inclusion

      • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
      • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
      • Unconscious Bias Training

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