Lead Electrical Engineer

IF1853 GE Energy Power Conversion France

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Chennai Until 8/23/2026 10+ years exp First posted June 24, 2026 Last posted June 24, 2026
Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary
Product Design/Requisition Engineering of Drives products - Electrical

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • 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

About this role

Summary

Designs and develops electrical systems for drives, overseeing projects and coordinating with global teams.

Job title

Lead Electrical Engineer

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

power

Location requirements

Chennai, onsite, travel required, relocation assistance provided.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

electrical designAutoCADEplaninternational standardsteam leadership

Preferred skills

PLMPrimaveraFrenchGerman

Specializations

electrical designpower systemsautoCADEplaninternational standards
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

On-site City