Lead Controls Engineer-PE

You will be a part of a global and matrixed design team, working in new product introduction and existing product sustaining / support and project specific software development. This team is responsible for long-term development programs as well as short-cycle custom design tasks that leverage existing product platforms.
This role requires, in addition to close interacting with internal & external customers, a strong inclusive team player with an outcome focus & willing to work in Agile methodology of execution.

Roles and Responsibilities:-

• Engage in all aspects of product and project specific software development ranging from requirements analysis, code development and testing.
• Work with cross platform engineering teams for development and execution of product enhancements, product upgrades, new product introductions.
• Develop Converter control software to suit various domains like Solar, BESS, O&G, Power Systems, Renewable energy, Metals and Marine.
• Own technical leadership responsibilities for product development, implementation, validation, and sustaining.
• Lead reviews, suggest design changes, conduct tests to ensure systems and platforms meet the design requirements.
• Develop test applications and automated test scripts using generic scripting tools to perform the testing before delivering to the testing team.
• Prepare requirement documents, design documents, unit test plans and other documents to meet the quality standards.
• Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
• Create and maintain code and engineering process/technical documentation.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Team Leads, and Testers to deliver the product with better first-time yield.
• Take up customer issues as a priority and provide timely resolution for the issues to improve the customer satisfaction index.

Qualifications and Experience required:-

• Master’s degree in Controls/ Electrical / Power Electronics / Instrumentation/Power system/Computer Engineering from reputed institutions.
• 8+ years of experience in controls software development for LV/MV/LCI drives, AC/DC drives control.
• Experience in GE software tools like P80i, HDM, MarkVIe.
• Ability to read and fully understand electrical diagrams, BOMs, datasheets, control (flow) diagrams.
• Relevant experience with large scale power converters for solar, energy storage or renewable Industry and power system studies.
• Develop inverter and plant level models and conduct closed-loop simulations in MATLAB/SIMULINK/PSSE/PSCAD.
• Familiarity with standard industrial protocols such as OPC-UA, Modbus, EGD, Profibus & CAN bus, IEC 61850, IEC 104 etc.
• Carryout stability, robustness, transient and steady state response analysis of designed control algorithms in open-loop and closed-loop configurations
• Conduct extensive Realtime simulations using Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and Software -In-the-Loop (SIL)
• Carry out the testing of newly developed control algorithms or modified control algorithms on functional mockups and protypes
• Carry out data analysis with inverters’ data coming from various customer sites.
• Experience in various countries grid code compliance.
• Good knowledge in Induction motor, Synchronous Motor & DC Motors fundamentals, equivalent circuit parameters and its speed control methods. Hands on experience in drive controls adaptation for any of the motors speed controls for Industry application.
• Develop front end applications using Microsoft technologies (Visual Basic, Visual C++, C#, .Net).

Desired Characteristics:-

• Execution driven and resulted oriented
• Good communication skills (spoken and written)
• Excellent reporting and good personal organizational skills
• Design and development knowledge in renewables applications preferred
• Desire to work on all aspects of product development including hardware and software
• Experience with system level validation testing
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment to plan and deliver well documented solutions on time

Location:-

• Chennai, India.

Company Overview:-

GE (NYSE:GE) rises to the challenge of building a world that works. For more than 125 years, GE has invented the future of industry, and today the company’s dedicated team, leading technology, and global reach and capabilities help the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE’s people are diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest level of integrity and focus to fulfil GE’s mission and deliver for its customers. www.ge.com