Lead Power Electronic Engineer

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 / 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 projectFATs.
• 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.