Power TRANSFORMER / CONVERTER Lead Engineer

The Power Converter/transformer lead engineer is responsible for the following pillars:

• Converter/transformer design specification considering the requirement flowing down from turbine system design
• Ensure proper converter/transformer integration in turbine with support of Converter/transformer Product Design Engineer (cooling, electrical, mechanical interfaces)
• Ensure proper tradeoff in performance, quality, weight, lifetime, maintainability and cost over the full turbine lifecycle (from supplier manufacturing and test, converter/transformer integration and test in turbine during nacelle manufacturing phase, to turbine operation phase).
• Lead converter/transformer technical review with supplier to ensure converter/transformer performance as per specification on active part design, tank construction, design FMEA, support to PFMEA with SQE
• Lead Electrical protection strategy at converter/transformer level, at turbine level (interface with control and switchgear) but as well wind farm integration level.
• Ensure proper interfaces with HV/MV connectors & cables and power converter/transformer.
• Coordinate Finite Element Analysis with supplier and GE Engineering chief office.

Responsibilities include:-

• Full ownership and accountability for design, development, testing and certification of appointed sub-system.
• Drive compliance of components and their use to international codes and standards like IEC, UL, CSA, CE, etc.
• Ensure quality of deliverables, on time delivery, design cost, DFMEA, performance, availability, weight and general targets defined by the business related to the sub-system.
• Ensure sub-system full integrated solution, interface with mechanical, controls as well as power conversion neighbored components systems.
• Ensure proper design reviews and documentation quality according to RE-120 Instruction and defined project gates.
• Perform Engineering Excellence and provide innovative design solutions to deliver world class quality.

Qualifications And Experience:-

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Significant technology and/or product management experience.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Experienced in power converter/transformer design (as design engineer, or as manufacturing experience, or as certification entity)

Desired Characteristics:-

• Wind industry expertise with proven results developing & implementing technology programs.
• Wind turbine Machine Head and related component technical and business expertise.
• Knowledge of Power converter/transformer Standards and Design Codes.
• o Skilled in electrical component design calculations, drawings creation, specifications and schematics.
• Demonstrated system thinking: ability to assess tradeoffs, effectively assess risk, and optimize results.
• Business acumen and customer focus.
• Demonstrated ability to work horizontally across stakeholders to influence outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal skills including: ownership, self-motivated, problem solving, analytical, team player, communication skills and ability to develop relationships.

Location:-

• Hyderabad, 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