Principal Engineer – Electrical, Lightning Protection & Ice Mitigation
BengaluruFull-time10–18 yrs1.3 Cr–₹2.1 Cr a yearPosted 2 weeks ago
Leadership electrical and electronics role at RE1055 GE Renewable Energy Technologies in Bengaluru. Needs 10+ years and a PhD. Pays ₹125–208 LPA.
About the role
GE Vernova is seeking a Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership in Lightning Protection & Ice Mitigation for wind turbine blades—an area critical to safety, quality, and long‑term performance.
What you'll do
- Technical Authority & Strategic Roadmap: Serve as the global Control Title Holder (CTH) for lightning protection and ice mitigation; own the technology roadmap
- System-Level Engineering & EMI Control: Define and oversee the holistic integration of lightning protection and grounding from blade tip to foundation
- Performance Validation & Risk Management: Lead robust validation campaigns—including HALT and subscale testing—to verify performance under extreme environmental…
- Cross-Functional Execution & Quality Oversight: Collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to provide hands-on technical guidance on NPI
- Technical Leadership & Capability Building: Drive organizational excellence by mentoring engineering talent, setting technical rigor standards
What you need
- Electrical systems
- Physics
- FMEA
- Root cause analysis
- Structural design
- APQP
Good to have
- SPC
- Underwriting
- Design systems