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Lead Power Electronic Engineer

Disciplinary Engineering and Science; LPB

Type:
Full Time
Location(s):
Chennai(29 South) IN
Date Posted:
Salary:
Job Posting Start Date:
2026-05-12
Job Posting End Date:
Job ID:
R5040719
Job Description

Job Description Summary

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

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Addressing the configuration of electrical apparatus and systems, especially of power electronics devices, switchgear, transformers, bus bars, cables, non-conducting materials and comprehensive system integration concepts.
  • MV/LV VFD / Converter Engineering – Focusing On Power Electronics
  • VFD Sizing , electrical / power electronics part selection/ design change as required for the project . 
  • Well understand product / project specifications and realize requirements to design using calculations, modeling and simulations. 
  • Thorough deep understanding of electromechanical design concepts with respect to electrical, thermal, EMC, and structural requirements to complete product design.
  • 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 project and product requirement.
  • Converters parts design (Converter High power Transformer , reactor , capacitors, resistors, switchgears, aux transformers, cables and wires, power supply, terminals , bus bars and accessories)
  • Verify functional performance of prototype hardware under all specified operating conditions. Conduct / Lead / Coordinate Type test, routine test according to standards requirement and close any certification requirements.
  • Work across cross functional team to deliver the desired results. Support supply chain and manufacturing of equipment at Factory / Vendor facility 
    Document functional test requirements and conduct test according to applicable standards (UL/IEC/NEC etc.…) /conduct project FAT’s. 
  • Lead product development / project execution on a continuous basis and update manager systematically . Define the applicable global technical standards for product and implement in design.
  • May require travel to global units / commission engineered projects as required. 
  • May have some autonomy to make decisions within a defined framework. Resolves issues in situations that require good technical knowledge and judgment within established procedures. Consults more senior team members for issues outside of defined instructions/parameters.
  • A job at this level requires good interpersonal skills and may be required to lead a junior team. For customer facing roles, develops strong customer relationships and serves as the interface between customer and GE. Explains technical information to others.

Required Qualifications

  • Masters’ degree or above, in Power Electronics or Electrical Engineering or Equivalent.
  • Min. 10years of Research & Development experience for industrial drives and its related components (Renewables / Oil & Gas / Marine / Metal Process Industrial knowledge preferred).
  • Deep understanding of converter design with respect to power electronics is required.
  • In-depth knowledge of motors /drive control Systems with respect to application and also filter design and cable sizing.
  • Strong experience/knowledge in Electrical design tools like AUTOCAD / E-Plan and MATLAB/Simulink experience preferred.
  • Strong simulation tools experience like ETAB, PSCAD, Ansys (Electromagnetics / Electronics, Altium/ORCAD.
  • Lead , create and review electrical design documents complying to global standards and lead overall VFD/ Converter projects from Order to execution / Lead Product introductions for the market

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