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Lead System Engineer

4 days ago Chennai, India

Job Description Summary

Systems engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process. All activities that consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the users needs. The discipline that executes a robust process of design, creation, and optimization of systems, consisting of identification and quantification of system requirements, creation of alternate system design concepts, performance of design trade studies, selection and implementation of the best designs and verification that the design is properly integrated and executed. Process that proceeds from concept to production to operation.
Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

Job Description

Role Summary

  • To Specify, Design, Implement and Commission Drives Systems for Industry Projects(Metals/Test Benches/Mining)
  • Create and maintain Design documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Provide Technical interface to the customer and suppliers.
  • Liaise with different cross functional Teams like Sales, Project, Commissioning and Service teams.
  • Development and or adaptation of VFD application controls for different application.
  • Validation of developed control system with RTS in HIL & SIL mode autonomously.

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Essential Responsibilities

  • Be part of a multi-disciplined project team, control system development and Validation for different domain projects.
  • Establish and maintain contract design documentation.
  • Improve the efficiency of the engineering process, through development and use of standard engineering solutions for projects.
  • Manage change using the engineering change control system.
  • Liaise with other company, customers, suppliers and sub-contractors in order to support the

Project execution.

  • Provide Technical advice and assistance to sales and tendering teams.
  • Adapt Project specific system controls for VSD Application.
  • Comply with all company and customer health and safety regulations.
  • Guide and support the team to build the team capability.

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Minimum Qualification - BE/B.Tech - Electrical and Electronics Engineering / M.E/M.Tech - Drives and Power electronics specialization.
  • 2 Years control system hands on experience with Ph.D or Minimum 8 Year hands on experience in DC Drives / LV AC Drive system /MV VSI or CSI Drive system controls adaptation for applications in Metal Industry , Test bench, PSPP & GT.
  • Hands on experience in AC Drives or DC Drives or MV VSI/CSI drive product engineering- Power electronic components sizing, electrical Components sizing & selection and Vendor Specification & coordination.
  • Autonomous hands on experience in DC Drives ,LV AC Drives or Medium voltage VSI/CSI drive Commissioning and fine tuning of drive controls.
  • Good knowledge in Induction motor, Synchronous Motor & DC Motors fundamentals and its speed control methods. Hands on experience in drive controls adaptation for any of the motors speed controls for Industry application.
  • Good experience in drive system sizing, selection & proposal for the applications in Metal Industry , Test bench, PSPP & GT..
  • Good experience in Transformer, Reactor sizing, Testing, specification preparation & validation of vendor documents.
  • Good knowledge in cable engineering, electrical components selection, heat loss calculation, & short circuit calculation.
  • Capable of working as part of a multi-disciplined international team
  • Ability to multi-task on a variety of projects to strict time scales
  • Excellent communication skills report writing skills
  • Good interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Willing to travel within India and overseas for short term/Long-term working at customer sites/Regional units
  • Work may include extended hours of working during the weekends/holidays during critical times

Desired Characteristics

  • Good knowledge in different sources of harmonics, EMC and different mitigation methods.
  • Hands on experience in basic drive system studies is added advantage.
  • Good knowledge in different industrial networks and hands on experience in implementing in Projects
  • Autonomous in VFD system control development and validation with HIL for different application.
  • Autonomous in any one of Simulation Tools used for Electrical and electronics control systems.
  • Good knowledge in Induction motor, Synchronous Motor & DC Motors fundamentals and its speed control methods. Hands on experience in drive controls adaptation for Industry application.
  • Guide and support the team to build the team capability.
  • Basic level Hands on experience on AutoCAD or Eplan for preparation of wiring scheme, Layout and GA.
  • Basic Programming knowledge in FBD, Ladder in any industrial PLC, HMI system.
  • Hands on experience on drive system issue analysis & resolution.
  • Knowledge of French/German Language

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Chennai, India
Job ID: GE_Vernova-2001142848
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-02-17T18:31:47

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training

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