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Lead Power Electronics Hardware Engineer

AT GE Vernova
GE Vernova

Lead Power Electronics Hardware Engineer

Chennai, India

Job Description Summary

Lead Design & Development, Sizing, Simulation, Testing & Validation, Certification of LV/MV - VSD/ VFD's from concept to Execution. Deep product and system level understanding with firm grasp on concepts and detailed design of product.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

  • MV/LV Drive / VFD Converter Engineering - Core Power Electronics (AC/ DC systems)
  • Converter Input and output Filter Sizing for harmonics, Product hardware design / loss budget calculation / Earth & Protection circuits /Arc Flash Calculation/ RCA.
  • Understanding of product design with respect to EMC and Electro mechanical design.
  • Validation experience for part level (IGBT, Capacitors, Transformer, reactors, etc...) and product level for internal validation and third party certification as required.
  • Localization of parts as required for required cost out.
  • 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 System Engineer and Program / Product / Project manager execution on a continuous basis.
  • May require travel as required.

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Qualifications / Requirements:

  • Bachelor or Master Degree in Power Electronics or Electrical Engineering or Equivalent.
  • Min. 10+ years of Power electronics design & testing expertise for Industrial drives.
  • Preferred experience/knowledge in Electrical design / Simulation tools like MATLAB/Simulink, Pspice, PSCAD, Ansys.
  • In-depth knowledge of Motors /Drive control Systems.
  • Understanding of domain level knowledge on STATCOM's, Marine design

Desired Characteristics

  • Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Mentor & Guide team.
  • Self-Starter, 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 matrix environment.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Client-provided location(s): Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job ID: GE_power-661816608
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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