Drive Control Engineer At General Electric In Chennai

Location: Chennai

Company: General Electric

• Develop application layer software for Drive controls for GE Power Conversion  drives
• Define the application requirements, architecture, specification and/or design and validation of inverter drive systems and auxiliary control architectures.
• Support integration of components with controllers onto Drives for various domains like O&G, Power Systems. Metal and Marine  and resolution of electric drives SW reliability issues.
• Support the evaluation and conceptualization of new electric drives control technology and applications.
• Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements
• Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures
• Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments 
• Participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues 
• Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures

Role Summary/Purpose

Developing & implementing advanced technology based PC Drive Controls solutions with accountability & collaborative engineering while dealing with ambiguity & uncertainty

This role requires, in addition to closely interacting with internal & external customers, strong inclusive team player with outcome focus & willing to work in Agile methodology of execution

Qualifications/Requirements

• BE/B.Tech/Masters degree in Power Electronics /Drives and Controls, with a 1-2 years engineering experience Drive  Controls Engineering.
• Good understanding of C, C++, Matlab and Simulink .Ability to troubleshoot and identify coding structures to mitigate latency, performance and maintainability amongst other software engineers on the team.
• Ability and willingness to work “hands-on” in test labs and  Customer sites

Desired Characteristics

• Drive control and PWM techniques, MATLAB circuit simulation and Drive control Software
• Experience in software development & qualification for process industry
• Experience with system level validation testing
• Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems
• Solid oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills