GE Vernova—Lead Power Electronics Engineer

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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