Lead Electrical Engineer

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. 10+ 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
• Lead a team in matrix environment for successful execution of project
• 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 energize teams and perceives change as an opportunity
• 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
• Proficiency in French/German language will be an added advantage

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