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Systems Engineer

Yesterday Chennai, India

Job Description Summary

• To Specify, Control Design, Implement, Validate and Commission Drive Systems for multiple domains.
• Create and maintain Design documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide Technical interface to the customer and suppliers.
• Liaise with cross functional Team, Sales, Project, Commissioning and Service teams.
• Validation of developed control system with RTS in HIL & SIL mode.
• Design, standardization & validation of CSI & VSI Drives Controls for different domains application.

Job Description

  • 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.
  • Qualifications/Requirements
  • Minimum Qualification - BE/B.Tech - Electrical and Electronics Engineering and/ or M.E/ M.Tech - Control System/ Power electronics/ Drives Engineering.
  • Minimum 3 Year hands on experience in DC Drives / LV AC Drive system /MV VSI or CSI Drive Control system design for applications in Industries , Test bench, PSPP, GT, Oil & Gas, Marine HVDC & Mining.
  • Hands on experience in AC Drives or DC Drives or MV VSI/CSI drive Control engineering- Power electronic sizing, electrical Components sizing & selection and Vendor Specification & coordination.
  • Autonomous in hands-on experience in DC Drives ,LV AC Drives or Medium voltage VSI/CSI VFD Control adaptation and Validation of VFD controls for multiple application.
  • Good knowledge in Induction motor, Synchronous Motor & DC Motors fundamentals, equivalent circuit parameters 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 VFD system selection, Power electronics components sizing & proposal for the applications in Metal Industry , Test bench, PSPP & GT.
  • Good Experience on IGBT/ Thyristor based VSD system study by using simulation Tools.
  • Good experience in Transformer, Reactor sizing, Testing, specification preparation & validation of vendor documents.
  • Good Knowledge on Advanced Drives and control, Industrial Automation and control & Power electronics and Control.
  • 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

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  • Desired Characteristics
  • Good Knowledge on VFD and its control, Industrial Automation, control system & Power electronics and its Controls.
  • Good knowledge in different sources of harmonics, EMC and different mitigation methods.
  • Good Knowledge on VFD application controls developments for metal, Test Bench, HVDC and Mining application.
  • Hands on experience in drive system Controls development and validation in Real time simulator.
  • Good knowledge in different industrial networks and hands on experience in implementing in Projects.
  • Good Knowledge on VFD system design, Sizing and Selection of Electrical Components.
  • Hands on experience on VFD Control design and project execution.
  • Good 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 added advantage.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Client-provided location(s): Chennai, India
Job ID: GE_power-1891203835
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-07-08T18:31:56

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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