GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

Power Electronics Hardware Engineer

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Power Electronics or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent qualification.
At least 3 years of experience in power electronics design and testing for industrial drives and related components.
Knowledge of electrical design and simulation tools such as AutoCAD, E-Plan, MATLAB, and Simulink is preferred.
In-depth knowledge of motors and drive control systems.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively within and between teams and independently.
Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse and highly matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

Design, size, simulate, and conduct laboratory testing of power electronic equipment, including variable speed drives and variable frequency drives.
Engineer low- and medium-voltage drives, including core power electronics for AC and DC systems and control cabinet design.
Perform sizing, product hardware design, loss budget calculations, and filter and protection circuit design.
Interpret product and project specifications and translate requirements into designs using calculations, modeling, and simulations.
Design systems and equipment to meet reliability, testing, manufacturability, material, and cost guidelines.
Prepare and validate design documents, including configurations, principles of operation, application guidelines, specifications, bills of materials, single-line diagrams, and drawings.
Verify prototype hardware functional performance under specified operating conditions.
Support equipment manufacturing at factory or vendor facilities.
Document functional test requirements and conduct testing according to applicable standards such as UL and IEC, including project factory acceptance tests.
Coordinate continuously with the Lead Engineer and team Manager on product and project execution.
Travel as needed to commission engineered projects.

Desired Qualifications

Experience or knowledge in renewables, oil and gas, marine, or metal process industries.
Experience or knowledge with electrical design and simulation tools such as AutoCAD, E-Plan, MATLAB, and Simulink.

Job Description Summary

Design, Sizing, Simulation, Lab testing of Power electronic equipment (VSD/ VFD’s).

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

LV/MV Drive Engineering – Core Power Electronics (AC / DC systems) and Control cabinet design as per requirement.
Engage in Sizing, product hardware design / loss budget calculation / Filter & protection circuits .
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 Lead Engineer and team Manager on product / project execution on a continuous basis.
May require travel to commission engineered projects as required.

Qualifications / Requirements:

Bachelor or Master Degree in Power Electronics or Electrical Engineering or Equivalent
Min. 3 - 8 years of Power electronics design & testing expertise for industrial drives and its related components (Renewables / Oil & Gas / Marine / Metal Process Industrial knowledge preferred)
Preferred experience/knowledge in Electrical design / Simulation tools like AUTOCAD / E-Plan and MATLAB/Simulink
In-depth knowledge of motors /drive control Systems.

Desired Characteristics

Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
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 matrixed environment.

About Us
GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Disclosure of your Gender or Sexual orientation is completely Voluntary and not mandatory.

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

About the Company

GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

GE Vernova makes equipment and software that generate and manage electricity for utilities, power producers, and industrial customers. Its Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses span gas turbines, wind generation, and the systems that move electricity across grids. The company supplies generators, grid equipment, and controls, while its software coordinates network operations and integrates changing sources of power. Customers buy equipment and enter service agreements for maintenance, upgrades, and technical support over its operating life, alongside purchases of software and related services. GE Vernova became an independent company in 2024 after separating from GE and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: N/A
Total funding: $17.6M
Headquarters: Cambridge, MA
Founded: 2024

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