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A PDE (Performance, Design, and Engineering) Engineer at GE Hydro is a technical specialist responsible for analyzing, optimizing, and improving the performance of hydroelectric turbine and generator components throughout their lifecycle, focusing on design modifications, operational efficiency, and troubleshooting to maximize energy production and reliability within the constraints of existing equipment and site conditions. Key responsibilities of a PDE Engineer at GE Hydro might include: Performance analysis: Utilizing data from field monitoring systems to assess turbine and generator performance, identifying areas for improvement through detailed analysis of efficiency curves, power output, and cavitation characteristics. Design optimization: Proposing design changes to existing components like blades, runners, stators, and excitation systems based on performance analysis to enhance efficiency and reduce losses. Troubleshooting and root cause analysis: Investigating performance issues reported from operating plants, identifying root causes, and recommending corrective actions including repairs or component replacements. Field testing and validation: Participating in on-site testing and commissioning activities to verify design changes and performance improvements Technical support: Providing technical expertise to customers regarding plant operations, maintenance, and upgrade opportunities Life cycle management: Assessing the long-term performance of hydro equipment, identifying potential degradation mechanisms, and proposing refurbishment or upgrade strategies Collaboration with other teams: Working closely with project engineers, sales teams, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration of design changes and optimal project execution Required skills and qualifications for a PDE Engineer Strong understanding of hydro turbine and generator design principles, including fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and electromechanical systems Experience with performance analysis tools and software for evaluating turbine and generator data Proficiency in 3D modeling and design software for component analysis and optimization Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose performance issues and propose solutions Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with diverse stakeholders Strong communication skills to effectively present technical findings and recommendations to customers Field experience in hydro power plants is a plus Outcomes: Guide the team members mentor junior designers and drive team effort towards a common goal Independently handle a new project and resolve technical issues at a project level Conduct root cause analysis and present findings Understand Phantom BOM for product Understand workload customer requirements and estimate effort Handle project management activities - project plan and estimation Handle and educate team on ISO and QC Audit Interface with the customer and act as a bridge between the employees and the project manager. Understand larger product perspective; identify new business opportunities and present new concepts to customers Electrical:a. Development of wire harness routing designs in 3D which includes ensuring secure routing of harness to corresponding connectors.b. Development of 2D wire harness drawings conforming with customer requirements and industrial drafting standards.c. Design of hardware fixation components such as brackets clips and mounting points using 3D modelling moduled. Review and understand device and component technical datasheets.e. Conduct detailed Study and Analysis for Project Scope Methodology Estimation and Delivery schedule preparation.a. Create and understand schematic drawing and creation Mechanical:a. Hydraulic Design: Design of Hydraulic systems Selection of Hydraulic components and fittings Hydraulic routings using Pro-E Wildfireb. Structural Design: Design of structural members bearings gearing heat transfer and engine related equipment machined parts castings and weld fabrications.c. Component Design: Design test analyse machined parts castings weld fabrications and other components of mechanical systems and processesd. FEA: Perform calculations to analyse structural integrity system loads and fatigue life using thorough knowledge of finite element analysise. Weld Design: Design test and analyse weldments and welding structural components.f. Vehicle Integration and Assembly: Contribute to Mechanical/ Electrical integration as a part of vehicle integrationg. Compute and estimate loading on structural members air/hydraulic flow velocity rates cylinder speeds steering system calculations pump inlet conditions and heat transfer calculations on air/hydraulic/fuel systems Measures of Outcomes: Customer Satisfaction Based on feedback from customer Adherence to schedule / timelines Adherence to SLAs where applicable Number of defects post delivery Number of non-compliance issues Percent reduction of reoccurrence in known defects Defined productivity standards for project Completion of all mandatory training requirements Outputs Expected: Design: Understand the design requirements Sheet metal design guidelines Stack-up analysis Weldment Mining Design guidelines Electrical component selection Hydraulic Fitting selection Casting Knowledge Large assembly management as well as schematic diagrams for Electrical and Mechanical Errors: Identify analyse and rectify drawing errors technical errors PLM & PDM errors and model errors Document: Create documentation for one's own work Input output folder maintenance Status update in Project tracker Comply with project related reporting standards/process Design review presentation Review updated log Maintain documents for audit purposes Manage knowledge: Create/model procedures documents Checklist Model QC workflow etc. PLM & PDM: Adhere to PLM & PDM process Requirement Analysis: Understand the inputs client expectations and work scope Learning and Growth: Improve domain competency Improve soft skill competency by attending trainings and webinars. Team Management: Mentor manage and guide the team towards the common project goal Manage resource swap to meet project deadlines Manage team in absence of Manager. Skill Examples: Ability to explain and communicate the design / development to the mentors/leads Ability to perform interference check against top level assembly Ability to create harness drawing wire table and electrical components selection Ability to manage and guarantee high levels of cohesion and quality Ability to perform and evaluate new design using FEA and calculated by hand Good written and verbal communication abilities Proactively seek help wherever it is required Ability to work in a team Ability to think analytically and conceptually Knowledge Examples: Appropriate 3D Software Modules GD&T Stack-up analysis for new design DFMEA Value Analysis-Value Engineering to reduce product cost. Knowledge about customer domain and sub domain Prior experience with documentation and specific definition of system specifications. Domain knowledge of Off High-way mining equipment Electro-mechanical Automotive Casting Plastic Semiconductor Medical Aerospace Heavy machinery. Proficiency in Creo Cabling Piping Sheet metal Auto CAD FEA Part modelling Casting Electrical Schematic Drawing MBA (Model Based Assembly or Paperless drawing). Root cause analysis. PUGH matrix. Structural analysis FEA etc. Additional Comments: Must Have "Generator Auxilaries Design (Cooling Systems (air, water, or oil-cooled) Lubrication Systems (oil supply to bearings and moving parts) Excitation Systems (static and brushless excitation for voltage regulation) Monitoring and Protection Systems (temperature, vibration, and electrical fault monitoring) Control Systems (SCADA, PLC-based automation)) and Hydro Turbines ( Pelton Turbines (for high head applications) Francis Turbines (medium head, high efficiency) Kaplan Turbines (low head, adjustable blades for variable loads) Bulb and Propeller Turbines (for very low head applications)" Good to Have 3D Modeling & Parametric Design Sheet Metal & Surface Modeling Drafting & GD&T BOMs (Bill of Materials) Skills Generator Auxillary Systems,NX CAD,PDE,Hydraulic
