GE Vernova

Builds equipment and software for electric power

Lead Power Electronics 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.
At least 10 years of power electronics design and testing expertise for industrial drives.
In-depth knowledge of motors and drive control systems.

Responsibilities

Lead design and development, sizing, simulation, testing and validation, and certification of low-voltage/medium-voltage variable-speed drives and variable-frequency drives.
Perform low-voltage/medium-voltage drive engineering focused on core power electronics for AC and DC systems.
Size drives and filters; design product hardware; calculate loss budgets; design earth and protection circuits; perform arc flash calculations and root cause analysis.
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, as required.
Verify prototype hardware functional performance under all specified operating conditions.
Support equipment manufacturing at factory or vendor facilities.
Document functional test requirements and conduct tests according to applicable standards, including UL and IEC; conduct project factory acceptance tests.
Coordinate continuously with the system engineer and program, product, or project manager on execution.
Travel as required.

Desired Qualifications

Experience or knowledge of electrical design and simulation tools such as AutoCAD, E-Plan, and MATLAB/Simulink.
Mentor and guide the team.
Work effectively both within and across teams, independently, and in culturally diverse, highly matrixed environments.
Demonstrate the ability to energize teams and perceive change as an opportunity.

Job Description Summary

Lead Design & Development, Sizing, Simulation, Testing & Validation, Certification of LV/MV - VSD/ VFD’s.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• LV/MV Drive Engineering – Core Power Electronics (AC/ DC systems)
• Drive & Filter Sizing, Product hardware design / loss budget calculation / Earth & Protection circuits /Arc Flash Calculation/ RCA.
• 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.

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 AUTOCAD / E-Plan and MATLAB/Simulink
• In-depth knowledge of Motors /Drive control Systems.

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

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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