Lead Electrical Engineer

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Product Design/Requisition Engineering of Drives products - Electrical

Job Description

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Essential 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

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes