Job Description

Power Converter Engineer

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REQUISITION ID: 10603
LOCATION:
Chennai, TN, IN, 600119
DEPARTMENT: Engineering

Your Tasks:

As a member of the Converter Hardware Development Team, you will contribute to the design of one of the most relevant and complete parts of the Nordex wind turbines, being involved in the complete lifecycle of the component from concept design to the end of service life and covering all the design aspects of such an important component like steady-state and transient performance.


Define concept and detailed design of the Power Converter of the Nordex WTGs based on the Power Electric system specifications. Create converter sub-assemblies design and tests specifications and collaborate with the manufacturers in the validation of the converter parts. In collaboration with Auxiliary Power Supply team and/or external suppliers, participate in the definition of the 3D layout of the complete converter and sub-assemblies in Eplan Pro-panel software and the complete electrical design in Eplan P8. Design test and validate embedded software for the basic control functions of the converter. Development and validation of converter software features to meet WTG operation and market specific requirements. Deliver the needed software packages for converter operation as well as for electrical simulation model needs. Define converter system test specifications and validate results in stand-alone and generator-connected test benches. Based on Eplan P8 electric design, create the converter design solution structure, upload and maintain the Bill of Materials and related information into the Nordex PLM system. Provide technical support to the WTG certification by preparing whatever technical documentation required by the certification body. Support sourcing department in the commercial discussions with converter and component suppliers. Provide specialist support to Reliability department during the operation of the converters in the field.

Your Profile:

BE/Btech or ME/Mtech in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems Minimum 3+ years of experience in the Wind Turbine and Power Converter Sectors.
Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and are in full compliance with all federal and state laws.

ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP

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The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 40 years. With more than 57 GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 40 markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,400 employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.


We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex

We look forward to receiving your application! To make it more convenient for you, we are happy to receive your application without a cover letter.