Lead Mechanical Design Engineer

GE Vernova

Pallavaram, India

Full Time

Posted October 14, 2026

Power Generation

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 14, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
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Job Description

The position requires general engineering expertise, a good level of technical understanding of mechanical design in general and a high level of technical competence in the areas identified below.

Key Responsibilities

As part of the Design Engineering team you will report to the Valve Converter Design Engineering Team Leader within the HVDC Valve Converter Engineering function. The successful candidate will be part of a highly motivated, and dynamic team of engineers working on the delivery and application engineering of existing and new power electronics applications for power systems, particularly for HVDC converters and the forthcoming “HVDC Grid”. This is a very exciting and dynamic field of power engineering in which GE’s leading contribution has worldwide recognition. HVDC Valves Converter are large and complex structures, with typical dimensions of several metres in each direction and weighing many tens of tonnes. The design and the development of such converters is technically challenging and involves a variety of engineering disciplines, contribution through teamwork and an innovative approach.
The role gives an excellent opportunity for a motivated candidate to innovate, expand their design skill and personal development within an internationally recognized company in this exciting field. Whilst based at the HVDC Centre of Excellence in Stafford there will be some international travel to collaborate with other GE teams, test laboratories, strategic suppliers and contract customers.
Mechanical development of power electronic converter valves converter for HVDC & FACTs.
Awareness of mechanical science (e.g. material properties, including composites).
Application of specifications into key components such as structural steel and composites, busbars, cooling systems, corona shields & insulators to capture and translate design intent to stakeholders.
Support industrialization, site, pre-commissioning.
Issue, review and approve drawings.
Issue, review and approve design documentation.
Carry out validation and contribute to reporting of tests.
Innovation of new technical ideas for patent applications.
Integration with other engineering departments for product development and project teams.
Industrialization of the validated design by interacting with stakeholders.
Actively broadening and deepening HVDC knowledge and sharing specialized expertise to other engineers of any level.
Strict adherence to standards and legislation.
Promotion and adherence to EHS policies within the team.
Occasional global travel for product validations and supply chain integration + site support.

Requirements

Mechanical design to external standards (e.g. BSI, ISO, IEC, EN…).
Industrialisation of the validated design by interacting with S&P, global supply chain and manufacturing.
Detail manufacturing drawings and drawings templates.
Requirements capture.
Specification & report writing such as technical note.
Design for manufacturing.
EHS compliance ability.
Strong problem-solving skills.