Electrical Engineer

Location: Chennai

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Description Summary

Product Design/Requisition Engineering of Drives products - Electrical

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• LV/MV Drive Engineering – Design and development of LV/MV Drives

• Understand product / project specifications and convert the specification into electrical schematic

• Proficient in Electrical component specification, sizing, selection and analysis

• Proficient in preparing SLD, Schematics, GA, BOM and reports

• Knowledge in PLM and Bill of Material preparation

• Design and execution of Engineering work packages with focus on quality, costs, schedule and resources

• Coordination of work packages within a team and global stakeholders

• Maintain ownership of all engineering work packages associated with specific projects.

• Knowledge in Electrical design tool Eplan, Auto CAD– preferred

• Thorough understanding of Global Electrical Codes (IEC, UL, NEC, NFPA)

• Analytical and innovative approach in problem solving

• Collaborate with other GE PC businesses to understand GE Power Conversion technologies and how to apply them

• Ensure projects are completed within schedule and budget.

• Design system/equipment to meet reliability, testing standards, manufacturability, material and cost guidelines

• Verify functional performance of prototype hardware under all specified operating conditions.

• Support Manufacturing of equipment at Factory / Vendor facility

• Document 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.

• Willing to travel on short notice within base country and overseas for short/long term assignments

• Qualifications / Requirements:

• Masters / Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical engineering from reputed College/University

• Min. 5+ years in Electrical design and study experience in Industry / marine / O&G / Power sectors

• Preferred experience/knowledge in Electrical design / Simulation tools like AUTOCAD / E-Plan

• Knowledge and application of International Standards.

• Ability to adapt and multitask with project/application engineers

• PLM, Primavera experience are added advantage

• Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Willingness to learn with passion

• Be self-motivated, creative and a team player, with ability to come up with unique solutions to complex problems

• Capable of working with multi-disciplined international team with good personal organization skills

• Self-Starter, demonstrate ability to work effectively within and between teams and as Individual

• Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse and highly matrix environment.

• Willing to work extended hours during the week, at weekends/holidays at critical times

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