COE Technical Manager-Surge Arrester

This is a full time role with our global client.

Summary

The COE Technical Manager is essential for driving the design and development of LV

to EHV Electrical products primarily for Surge arresters/Insulators required for

establishing TE SA COE for IEEE business which can also be leveraged for IEC

(domestic portfolio). The role needs a full understanding of the system

architecture where the Surge Arrester is used in Transmission lines, Sub

stations / Switch gear applications and design considerations impacting the

product parameters and performance. The current team lacks the specialized

expertise required for insulation design, electrical stress analysis, and other

critical areas, which are essential for ensuring the reliability and performance

of Surge Arresters. Convert customer requirements to design specifications

and ensure compliance meeting product design, quality and project schedule.

Purpose of the Role

To lead and ensure the robustness of Electrical designs for LV to EHV

products, meeting stringent industry and quality standards and customer

specifications. Delivering the Product with full accountability on Design and

Quality performance. Setting technical standards, evaluating new

technologies, managing projects from conception to completion, ensuring

compliance, and serving as the main liaison between technical teams and

other stakeholders.

Key Metrics of the Role

100% Design quality

Product cost (Design)

On time delivery (OTD)

First time right designs (DFTR) meeting relevant product standards

Key Deliverables

Design and Development: Lead the design and development of LV to

EHV products, including surge arresters, Gas Insulated Switchgear

(GIS), cable accessories, solar products, current transformers (CT),

potential transformers (PT), and transformers.

Insulation Design and Electrical Stress Analysis: Perform insulation

design and electrical stress analysis to ensure product reliability and

performance.

Product Sizing and Power System Expertise: Conduct product sizing

and power system analysis, and design both outdoor and indoor

electrical systems.

Partial Discharge and Transient Analysis: Perform partial discharge

(PD) analysis and transient over voltage analysis to identify and

mitigate potential issues.

Circuit Design and Grounding: Design electrical circuits and develop

earthing and grounding systems.

High Voltage Engineering: Apply high voltage engineering principles

to the design and development of EHV products.

FEA Simulations: Conduct electrical, electrostatic, and magnetic finite

element analysis (FEA) simulations.

Short Circuit and Power Arc Analysis: Perform short circuit analysis

and power arc analysis to ensure product safety and compliance.

EMI/EMC Design: Develop designs that meet electromagnetic

interference (EMI) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

standards.

Industry Standards Compliance: Ensure all designs comply with

relevant industry standards (e.g., IEC, IEEE).

Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including

external partners and suppliers, to develop and optimize products.

Testing and Validation: Develop test plans and perform design

verification and validation to ensure product quality and

performance.

Commercialization: Transition of products from design to

industrialization and commercialization.

Qualification & Experience

Master's degree in electrical engineering is preferred.

At least 10 years of experience in the design and development of

electrical components, with a focus on LV to EHV products preferably

in Surge Arresters portfolio.

Strong understanding of electrical circuits, insulation design, and

electrical stress analysis.

In-depth understanding and experience in various EHV components

such as surge arresters, GIS switchgear, cables, cable accessories,

solar products, CT, PT, and transformers.

Expertise in product sizing, power system analysis, and design of both

outdoor and indoor electrical systems.

The understanding of Transmission and Distribution systems

(Overhead and Underground equipment) is a strong advantage.

Thorough understanding of Cable system and applications from LV to

HV.

Strong understanding of Electrical system architecture and impact

assessment of equipment on overall system with strength in

understanding interconnections between various critical components

Proficiency in partial discharge (PD) analysis, transient analysis, circuit

design, earthing and grounding design, and high voltage engineering.

Expertise in electrical, electrostatic, and magnetic FEA simulations,

short circuit analysis, and power arc analysis.

Experience in EMI/EMC design.