Lead Power Electronics Engineer

GE Vernova · Chennai

  • Experience10–11 yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modeonsite
  • Levelexecutive
  • Posted18 Sept 2026
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About GE Vernova

GE Vernova is hiring in Chennai in energy utilities. This role looks for around 10+ years of experience.

Skills

  • Power Electronics
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Motor Control Systems
  • Industrial Drives
  • AC/DC Systems
  • Drive Sizing
  • Hardware Design
  • MATLAB/Simulink
  • UL
  • IEC

The role

A design engineer at an energy equipment company develops industrial drives through Power Electronics, MATLAB/Simulink, and Electrical Engineering, applying Motor Control Systems and standards-based validation. The role combines hardware design, drive sizing, simulation, protection circuits, prototype testing, and factory support.

Full job description

Job Description Summary

Lead Design & Development, Sizing, Simulation, Testing & Validation, Certification of LV/MV - VSD/ VFD’s.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

LV/MV Drive Engineering – Core Power Electronics (AC/ DC systems)Drive & Filter Sizing, Product hardware design / loss budget calculation / Earth & Protection circuits /Arc Flash Calculation/ RCA.Understand product / project specifications and realize requirements to design using calculations, modeling and simulations.Design system/equipment to meet reliability, testing standards, manufacturability, material and cost guidelinesPrepare & validate Design documents - Configurations, principles of operation, application guidelines, specifications, BOM, SLD & drawings as per requirement.Verify functional performance of prototype hardware under all specified operating conditions.Support Manufacturing of equipment at Factory / Vendor facilityDocument functional test requirements and conduct test according to applicable standards (UL/IEC etc.…) /conduct project FAT’s.Coordinate with System Engineer and Program / Product / Project manager execution on a continuous basis.May require travel as required.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor or master's degree in Power Electronics or Electrical Engineering or EquivalentMin. 10+ years of Power electronics design & testing expertise for Industrial drivesPreferred experience/knowledge in Electrical design / Simulation tools like AUTOCAD / E-Plan and MATLAB/SimulinkIn-depth knowledge of Motors /Drive control Systems.

Desired Characteristics

Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skillsMentor & Guide teamSelf-Starter, demonstrate ability to work effectively within and between teams and as IndividualAbility to energize teams and perceives change as an opportunityAbility to work effectively in a culturally diverse and highly matrix environment.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes