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Lead Electrical Engineer

Disciplinary Engineering and Science; LPB

Type:
Full Time
Location(s):
Chennai(29 South) IN
Date Posted:
Salary:
Job Posting Start Date:
2026-03-12
Job Posting End Date:
Job ID:
R5035118
Job Description

Job Description Summary

Product Design/Requisition Engineering of Drives products - Electrical

Job Description

  • Essential Responsibilities:

  • LV/MV Drive Engineering – Design and development of LV/MV Drives
  • Understand product / project specifications and convert the specification into electrical schematic
  • Proficient in Electrical component specification, sizing, selection and analysis
  • Proficient in preparing SLD, Schematics, GA, BOM and reports
  • Knowledge in PLM and Bill of Material preparation
  • Design and execution of Engineering work packages with focus on quality, costs, schedule and resources
  • Coordination of work packages within a team and global stakeholders
  • Maintain ownership of all engineering work packages associated with specific projects.
  • Knowledge in Electrical design tool Eplan, Auto CAD– preferred
  • Thorough understanding of Global Electrical Codes (IEC, UL, NEC, NFPA)
  • Analytical and innovative approach in problem solving
  • Collaborate with other GE PC businesses to understand GE Power Conversion technologies and how to apply them
  • Ensure projects are completed within schedule and budget.
  • Design system/equipment to meet reliability, testing standards, manufacturability, material and cost guidelines
  • 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.
  • Willing to travel on short notice within base country and overseas for short/long term assignments

Qualifications / Requirements:

  • Masters / Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical engineering from reputed College/University
  • Min. 10+ years in Electrical design and study experience in Industry / marine / O&G / Power sectors
  • Preferred experience/knowledge in Electrical design / Simulation tools like AUTOCAD / E-Plan
  • Knowledge and application of International Standards.
  • Ability to adapt and multitask with project/application engineers
  • PLM, Primavera experience are added advantage

Desired Characteristics

  • Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Lead a team in matrix environment for successful execution of project
  • Willingness to learn with passion
  • Be self-motivated, creative and a team player, with ability to come up with unique solutions to complex problems
  • Capable of working with multi-disciplined international team with good personal organization skills
  • 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.
  • Willing to work extended hours during the week, at weekends/holidays at critical times
  • Proficiency in French/German language will be an added advantage

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes