C&P Hardware Design Engineer - HVDC Service

Overview

Design, develop and maintain control and protection hardware systems for High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission projects, ensuring their reliability, performance and safety.

What you'll do

• Design, develop and test control and protection hardware components and systems for HVDC converters, including PCBs, power supplies, I/O modules and communication interfaces.
• Prepare detailed technical specifications, block diagrams, schematics, BOMs and design documentation in accordance with industry standards and internal procedures.
• Conduct hardware simulations, analyses and verification tests to ensure functionality, performance and compliance with project requirements.
• Collaborate with software engineers, system engineers and project managers to integrate hardware and software components into a complete HVDC control system.
• Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT) and commissioning activities for HVDC projects.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware-related issues during design, testing and operational phases.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical expertise to improve existing designs and develop innovative solutions.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies and standards in HVDC control and protection.
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations and quality management systems throughout the design and development lifecycle.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering or a related field.
• 7 to 12 years of experience in hardware design and development, specifically with control and protection systems for power electronics or HVDC applications.
• Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design principles, microcontrollers, FPGAs and communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet, Modbus, IEC 61850).
• Proficiency with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium Designer, OrCAD, PADS) and simulation software (e.g., SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink).
• Experience with testing and debugging hardware, including the use of oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and other test equipment.
• Knowledge of power system protection principles and relevant international standards (e.g., IEC, IEEE).
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings and specifications.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to travel to project sites for testing, commissioning and support as required.

Details

• Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
• Employment type: Full time.
• Not a remote role.
• Travel to project sites for testing, commissioning and support as required.