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GE Vernova

System Engineer Drives

Chennai, India

Job Description Summary

• To Specify, Control Design, Implement and Commission Drives Systems for Industry Projects(Metals/Test Benches/Mining)
• Create and maintain Design documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide Technical interface to the customer and suppliers.
• Liaise with Sales, Project, Commissioning and Service teams.

Job Description

Essential responsibilities

  • Be part of a multi-disciplined project team, to deliver Metals/Test Bench/Mining Projects meeting customer and project requirements.
  • Establish and maintain contract design documentation.
  • Improve the efficiency of the engineering process, through development and use of standard engineering solutions for projects.
  • Manage change using the engineering change control system.
  • Liaise with other company, customers, suppliers and sub-contractors in order to support the Project execution
  • Provide Technical advice and assistance to sales and tendering teams.
  • Adapt Project specific VSD controls for VSD Application.
  • Comply with all company and customer health and safety regulations.

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Required qualifications

  • BE/B.Tech - Electrical and Electronics Engineering. ME/ M.Tech - Control System engineering preferred.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in DC Drives / LV AC Drive system /MV VSI or CSI Drive Control preparation for applications in Metal Industry , Test bench,PSPP, GT & Mining.
  • Hands-on experience in AC Drives or DC Drives or MV VSI/CSI drive Control engineering- Power electronic sizing, electrical Components sizing & selection and Vendor Specification & coordination.
  • Autonomous hands-on experience in DC Drives ,LV AC Drives or Medium voltage VSI/CSI drive Control adaptation and Validation of drive controls for application.
  • Good knowledge in Induction motor, Synchronous Motor & DC Motors fundamentals and its speed control methods. Hands on experience in drive controls adaptation for any of the motors speed controls for Industry application.
  • Good experience in drive system selection & proposal for the applications in Metal Industry , Test bench, PSPP & GT.
  • Good Experience on IGBT/ Thyristor based VSD system study by using simulation Tools.
  • Good experience in Transformer, Reactor sizing, Testing, specification preparation & validation of vendor documents.
  • Good Knowledge on Advanced Drives and control, Industrial Automation and control & Power electronics and Control.
  • Good knowledge in cable engineering, electrical components selection, heat loss calculation, & short circuit calculation.
  • Capable of working as part of a multi-disciplined international team
  • Ability to multi-task on a variety of projects to strict time scales
  • Excellent communication skills report writing skills
  • Good interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Willing to travel within India and overseas for short term/Long-term working at customer sites/Regional units.
  • Work may include extended hours of working during the weekends/holidays during critical times

Desired characteristics

  • Good Knowledge on Advanced Drives and control, Industrial Automation and control & Power electronics and Control.
  • Good knowledge in different sources of harmonics, EMC and different mitigation methods.
  • Good Knowledge on Drives application controls developments for metal, Test Bench and Mining application.
  • Hands on experience in drive system Controls validation in Real time simulator.
  • Good knowledge in different industrial networks and hands on experience in implementing in Projects.
  • Good Knowledge on VSD system design, Sizing and Selection of Electrical Components.
  • Good Programming knowledge in FBD, Ladder in any industrial PLC, HMI system.
  • Hands on experience on drive system issue analysis & resolution .
  • Proficiency in French/German Language

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job ID: GE_power-GE11GLOBALR3751477EXTERNALENGLOBAL
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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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