Lead Power Electronic Engineer

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GE Vernova

Chennai, IndiaexternalScience and EngineeringPosted 24 days ago (Jul 20, 2026)

Job Description Summary

Lead Power Electronics Design & Development, Sizing, Simulation, Testing & Validation, Certification of LV/MV - VSD/ VFD's. @@HD@@ Job Description@@/HD@@ @@HD@@ Roles and Responsibilities @@/HD@@ • 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

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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. @@HD@@ Required Qualifications @@/HD@@

• 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.

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In-depth knowledge of motors /drive control Systems with respect to application and also filter design and cable sizing.

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Strong experience/knowledge in Electrical design tools like AUTOCAD / E-Plan and MATLAB/Simulink experience preferred.

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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 @@HD@@ Desired Characteristics @@/HD@@

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills

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Mentor & Guide team

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Self-Starter, demonstrate ability to work effectively within and between teams and as Individual

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Ability to energize teams and perceives change as an opportunity

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Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse and highly matrix environment.

@@HD@@ Additional Information@@/HD@@ @@HD@@ Relocation Assistance Provided: @@/HD@@ Yes

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