Head of Electrical Engineering - Wind Turbine Systems

Head - Electrical Engineering Responsibilities 1. WTG Electrical System Architecture Own the overall electrical architecture of wind turbine platforms from concept through serial production. Define system/sub-system requirements, technical specifications, interfaces and design criteria. Lead engineering of: Generator and generator interfaces Power converters Main and auxiliary transformers Pitch electrical system Low-voltage and medium-voltage systems Switchgear and protection systems UPS and auxiliary power systems Cable and harness systems Earthing and lightning protection interfaces Electrical panels and power distribution systems Ensure robust electrical interfaces across converter, generator, controls, transformer, switchgear and grid connection systems. 2. Generator & Power Conversion Provide technical leadership for generator selection, specification, integration and validation. Lead converter architecture, sizing and performance requirements, including thermal and electrical interfaces. Drive system-level optimization between generator, converter, transformer and turbine control. Review component design margins, losses, efficiency, temperature rise and operating envelopes. 3. Grid Integration & Compliance Lead WTG electrical engineering support for grid-code compliance and turbine-grid integration. Guide power quality, reactive power, voltage/frequency response and protection philosophy. Coordinate engineering inputs for electrical modelling, grid studies and compliance verification. Ensure electrical design supports applicable project and market-specific grid requirements. 4. Controls, SCADA & Electrical Interfaces Work closely with Controls and SCADA engineering teams to ensure complete integration of electrical equipment into the turbine control architecture. Define sensors, measurements, alarms, protections, interlocks and operational sequences. Lead interface management among electrical hardware, turbine controller, converter controller and SCADA. Support troubleshooting of turbine-level electrical and control interactions. 5. Design Verification & Validation Establish electrical DVP&R / verification and validation plans for components and turbine systems. Lead design reviews, technical risk assessments and engineering sign-offs. Define prototype, laboratory, bench and turbine-level validation requirements. Lead root-cause analysis for electrical failures using structured methodologies such as 8D, FMEA/FMECA, Fault Tree Analysis and RCA . Drive corrective and preventive engineering actions based on field and test observations. 6. Reliability & Product Performance Own electrical reliability improvement across the WTG lifecycle. Analyse recurring failures involving converters, generators, transformers, pitch electrical systems and other electrical components. Drive improvements in thermal management, electrical protection, component life and system robustness. Develop design improvements based on testing, manufacturing and field-performance feedback. 7. Certification & Engineering Compliance Ensure electrical designs are compliant with applicable wind turbine certification and electrical engineering requirements. Coordinate engineering activities with certification bodies and external technical agencies where required. Maintain design documentation, calculations, specifications, compliance evidence and engineering change records. Support WTG type certification and platform upgrades from an electrical engineering perspective. 8. Localization & Supplier Engineering Drive localization and alternate-source development for critical electrical components. Develop technical specifications and qualification criteria for suppliers. Participate in supplier capability assessment, technical reviews and component qualification. Work with Supply Chain and Quality teams on technical closure of supplier deviations and engineering changes. Drive design-to-cost and value-engineering initiatives without compromising reliability or compliance. 9. Manufacturing & Service Support Provide engineering support for manufacturing ramp-up and serial production. Address electrical non-conformities and recurring manufacturing issues through permanent engineering solutions. Support commissioning and service teams on complex turbine electrical failures and field issues. Translate field lessons learned into product/design improvements. 10. Engineering Leadership Build and lead a strong Electrical Engineering organization covering core electrical systems and relevant specialist competencies. Establish engineering processes, design standards, review mechanisms and technical governance. Mentor engineers and develop technical competency in WTG electrical technology. Manage engineering priorities across new-product development, localization, cost reduction, field issues and platform improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional and international engineering partners on technology development. Qualifications Qualification: B.E./B.Tech – Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering; M.E./M.Tech preferred. Experience: 15–22 years , preferably in WTG / Wind OEM engineering. Strong expertise in WTG electrical systems, generators, converters, grid integration, controls/SCADA and validation .