NPI Controls Engineer – Inverter

The NPI Controls Engineer – Inverter works as part of the NPI Controls Engineering Team in an international environment and will be responsible for development, implementation and maintenance of power conversion products within Solar & Storage Solutions.

Responsibilities:-

• Development, validation, and installation of inverter controls solutions in both energy storage and solar applications
• Participate in all phases of software & controls development from product definition to production release
• Implement performance and reliability enhancements into the product
• Participate in design, code reviews, testing and software validation
• Understand the rules and regulations associated with regional electricity markets
• Support problem identification and resolution of new and installed products
• Develop, improve, and administrate customer overview and operational training material for the energy storage
• Work across engineering and services organizations to prepare documentation for installation, commissioning, and operations for use by internal GE employees and our customers

Required Qualifications:-

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering / Science or in STEM from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with developing software & controls for inverters

Desired Characteristics:-

• Demonstrated expertise in inverter controls.
• Strong competency in power electronics and power conversion control strategies.
• Familiarity with grid following and grid forming applications.
• Knowledge of communication networks (copper, FO) and their design, SW and Hardware.
• Familiarity with standard industrial protocols such as OPC-UA and Modbus, as well as standard messaging protocols such as MQTT.
• Experience with Matlab, Simulink, and/or Python.
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodology.
• Technical project leadership experience.
• Advanced Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Experience working cross-functionally between Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Logistics, Product Management, etc.
• Ability to summarize and communicate complex technical information.
• Strong problem analysis and resolution skills.
• Curiosity, passion for excellence, drive to deliver on-time.
• Can present technical plans in voice of customer.
• Self-start attitude is strongly requested.

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