Skip to main contentA logo with &quat;the muse&quat; in dark blue text.

Lead Engineer 1 - Technical Application Engineering

AT GE Vernova
GE Vernova

Lead Engineer 1 - Technical Application Engineering

Tambaram, India

Job Description Summary

Protection application engineers in the Global Customer Support team are engineers specialized in grid automation, and are fully engaged in the primary function of the Applications & Support team, namely the Level 3 (L3) technical support to GA Sales/Business Development teams (SDSU), SPRO Product Management and SPRO R&D.
The role is expected to demonstrate technical leadership, team work capability and the ability to keep up with evolving technologies in the grid automation domain, versatile in adapting new product platforms and mentor the junior members of the team and other colleagues. In this role, you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute team and self objectives, and possess the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals. Customer interactions are integral to the role, as a domain expert representing the Product Line

Want more jobs like this?

Get jobs in Tambaram, India delivered to your inbox every week.

By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy.


Job Description

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

  • L3 technical support on assigned product platforms, covering both pre-sales and post-sales tasks. Proactively develop team expertise on other SPRO plat-forms. This role covers mainly products from Stafford, Bilbao, Markham, which currently include P40, P40A, P40AE, 650, 3 Series, MM, UR, 8 series and legacy products.
  • Design and tune protection applications for complex schemes; develop Application Notes, articles and guidance notes to drive product sales and facilitate GA project delivery.
  • Resolve customer complaints (ACT) on products and prepare necessary customer communication such as 8D and engineering reports, accountable for re- solving critical cases. Site visits as necessary for gathering evidence for analysis, troubleshooting or customer meetings.
  • Provide product / applications training on new products and product evolutions for SDSU Teams; develop and update training modules as necessary. Customer training responsibility in selected cases. Train the trainer from regions.
  • Lead or contribute to customer events such as regional roadshows or seminars, in-depth training, pilot projects involving new technology.
  • Collaboration with R&D: contribute to product roadmap as required, e.g. validation of new products and product evolutions.
  • Maintain broad awareness of SPRO efforts to assure technical quality excellence, timely completion of work and reviews, appropriate use of resources, and responsiveness to customer needs.
  • Technical leadership in the power system protection.
  • Participate in industry committees and influence evolution of strategic technologies
  • Work with PL teams on application and implementation new / evolving standards and technologies in the product roadmap
  • Work in close collaboration with a multi-site team of experts
  • Proficiency with presenting and demonstrating technology solutions to customers
  • Collaborative working with other departments and teams in multiple sites.
  • Ability to travel (globally) up to 25% of time.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Engineering degree (Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communications or closely related discipline)
  • In-depth understanding of protection relay applications in transmission, distribution and industrial domains
  • Extensive experience with numerical protection devices
  • 10+ years in power system protection, or advanced degree qualification, in lie of less experience
  • Fluent in English; an additional language will be a plus

Characteristics:

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Ability to work in small teams.
  • Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
  • Ability to work in several projects simultaneously.
  • Effective problem identification and solution skill
  • Proven analytical and organizational ability.
  • High level of flexibility to adapt to continuous changing business needs in support.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Client-provided location(s): Pallavaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job ID: GE_Vernova-779519333
Employment Type: Full Time

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

Company Videos

Hear directly from employees about what it is like to work at GE Vernova.