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 or Master degree in Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent is required.
At least 10 years of power electronics design and testing expertise for industrial drives is required.
Preferred experience or knowledge in electrical design and simulation tools such as AutoCAD, E-Plan, and MATLAB/Simulink.
In-depth knowledge of motors and drive control systems is required.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to work effectively within and across teams and as an individual.
Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse, highly matrixed environment.

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/DC systems.
Size drives and filters; design product hardware; calculate loss budgets; and perform earth and protection circuit design, arc-flash calculations, and root-cause analysis.
Understand 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 material, 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 system engineers and program, product, and project managers on execution.
Travel as required.
Mentor and guide the team.
Energize teams and view 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.

Required Qualifications

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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