Lead Engineer - Hardware Design

Job Description Summary

This Lead Engineer -Mechanical is primarily responsible for leading the NPI design and maintenance of Excitation and Static Starter product configuration. This role requires, close co-ordination with NPI lead and manufacturing teams to ensure design to build. Activities contributing to the design and development of products, solutions and systems. You will work in a global environment with a skilled cross functional team of engineers creating and improving state-of-the-art platform for use in every kind of power generation application.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Concept and Basic Mechanical design - Packaging of Electrical/ Electronics components, Cabinet design, Cabling
• Panel Level thermal and seismic simulations, Board Level thermal analysis
• Detail engineering and Validation of design
• Develop innovative own designs from specifications and create drawings and assembly details in 3D CAD for indoor and outdoor cabinets, containers, etc.
• Sizing, calculation and specification of other mechanical equipment
• Provide well thought out practical engineering solutions, troubleshooting and identifying issues affecting cost and reliability before and after installation
• Preparation of BoM (bill of materials) for all of the components and tracking the updates
• Participate in relevant formal design reviews
• Work with suppliers to produce production quality components
• Preparation of technical design reports, drawings and specifications
• Writing test specifications (routine test, type test) for mechanical tests based on IEEE/IEC/UL/CSA standards
• Ensure OTD /FTY of deliverables
• Drive Technical and Risk management
• Drive Cost out & DMP activities.

Required Qualifications

• B.E/B.Tech or M.E / MTech (Mechanical)
• Experience in Mechanical Design with product development expertise (8-12 Years)
• Proficient in 3D Modelling, Assembly and Detailing using CREO
• Proficient in design of control panels /electromechanical boxes
• Proficient in designing medium complex sheet metal structure
• Proficient in Thermal hand calculations and basic simulations (Conduction, Convection, Heat dissipation and increase in temperature) to facilitate selection of heat sinks, Cooling systems like Fans etc.
• Expertise in new conceptualization, layout and equipment design/optimization with required technical specification
• Good knowledge in CAD tools, Sheet metal design and international standards
• Experience in using different thermal and seismic analysis tools
• Exposure to Manufacturing process and Quality standards
• Demonstrate leadership and ability to motivate others to achieve results, strong influencing skills
• Lead Experience to work with cross-functional teams and global assignments
• Self-starter, Initiator & Solution finder for critical problems with high motivation
• Excellent presentation and communication skills

Desired Characteristics

• Good knowledge and understanding in Simulation tools.
• Exposure in DFMEA & DFM will be an added advantage.
• Design of lean manufacturing systems
• Ability to energize teams and perceives change as an opportunity.
• Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse and highly matrix environment

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Hyderabad, India

Job ID: GE_Vernova-805622552

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-12-20T18:31:25