Engineer - Inverter Controls

Overview

Controls Engineer within the Reliability and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) team, focused on inverter controls troubleshooting with a growing emphasis on BESS unit and plant control support as new BESS sites come online.

What you'll do

• Ensure optimal performance and reliability of inverters and BESS units in the field.
• Troubleshoot and resolve escalated inverter and BESS controls-related issues, including tickets and bug fixes.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations related to inverter and BESS controls issues.
• Support triage and resolution of control system issues as first-line troubleshooting, distinct from formal RCA processes.
• Provide input and development support for custom control behavior requests driven by customer-specific requirements.
• Support BESS/unit control troubleshooting in addition to core inverter controls responsibilities.
• Collaborate with the Center of Excellence (COE) and NPI (New Product Introduction) teams on legacy system programming changes as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate inverters and BESS systems effectively with other plant systems.
• Lead or support projects focused on inverter/BESS system upgrades and enhancements.
• Provide expert guidance on inverter and BESS technology selection and implementation.
• Stay updated with the latest inverter and BESS technologies and industry trends.
• Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation and guides for inverter/BESS operations.
• Support on-site start-up and integration of inverter and BESS systems.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience with inverter controls systems.
• Experience with developing or maintaining inverter control systems and associated software.
• Working knowledge of BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) controls.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English (written and spoken).

Nice to have

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Basic networking knowledge relevant to control system troubleshooting (e.g., BESS communication networks).
• Experience distinguishing hardware vs. software root causes in inverter systems (e.g., power supplies, phase modules).
• Exposure to custom/non-standard control software development.
• Familiarity with legacy inverter/BESS control systems and upgrade processes.
• Strong knowledge of modern inverter and BESS technologies and associated systems.
• Design and development knowledge in renewables applications.
• Demonstrated experience in inverter/BESS system integration and optimization.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder communication.
• Previous experience with GE P80i and PERTU systems.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with renewable energy regulations and standards.

Details

• Location: Chennai.
• Relocation assistance provided.