Lead Electrical Engineer

GE Vernova

Chennai, India

Full Time

Posted August 28, 2026

Power Generation

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Job Description

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.

Key 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.

Requirements

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
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.