COE Technical Manager-Surge Arrester

This is a full time role with our global client.SummaryThe COE Technical Manager is essential for driving the design and development of LVto EHV Electrical products primarily for Surge arresters/Insulators required forestablishing TE SA COE for IEEE business which can also be leveraged for IEC(domestic portfolio). The role needs a full understanding of the systemarchitecture where the Surge Arrester is used in Transmission lines, Substations / Switch gear applications and design considerations impacting theproduct parameters and performance. The current team lacks the specializedexpertise required for insulation design, electrical stress analysis, and othercritical areas, which are essential for ensuring the reliability and performanceof Surge Arresters. Convert customer requirements to design specificationsand ensure compliance meeting product design, quality and project schedule.Purpose of the RoleTo lead and ensure the robustness of Electrical designs for LV to EHVproducts, meeting stringent industry and quality standards and customerspecifications. Delivering the Product with full accountability on Design andQuality performance. Setting technical standards, evaluating newtechnologies, managing projects from conception to completion, ensuringcompliance, and serving as the main liaison between technical teams andother stakeholders.Key Metrics of the Role• 100% Design quality• Product cost (Design)• On time delivery (OTD)• First time right designs (DFTR) meeting relevant product standardsKey Deliverables• Design and Development: Lead the design and development of LV toEHV 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 insulationdesign and electrical stress analysis to ensure product reliability andperformance.• Product Sizing and Power System Expertise: Conduct product sizingand power system analysis, and design both outdoor and indoorelectrical systems.• Partial Discharge and Transient Analysis: Perform partial discharge(PD) analysis and transient over voltage analysis to identify andmitigate potential issues.• Circuit Design and Grounding: Design electrical circuits and developearthing and grounding systems.• High Voltage Engineering: Apply high voltage engineering principlesto the design and development of EHV products.• FEA Simulations: Conduct electrical, electrostatic, and magnetic finiteelement analysis (FEA) simulations.• Short Circuit and Power Arc Analysis: Perform short circuit analysisand power arc analysis to ensure product safety and compliance.• EMI/EMC Design: Develop designs that meet electromagneticinterference (EMI) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)standards.• Industry Standards Compliance: Ensure all designs comply withrelevant industry standards (e.g., IEC, IEEE).• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, includingexternal partners and suppliers, to develop and optimize products.• Testing and Validation: Develop test plans and perform designverification and validation to ensure product quality andperformance.• Commercialization: Transition of products from design toindustrialization and commercialization.Qualification & Experience• Master’s degree in electrical engineering is preferred.• At least 10 years of experience in the design and development ofelectrical components, with a focus on LV to EHV products preferablyin Surge Arresters portfolio.• Strong understanding of electrical circuits, insulation design, andelectrical stress analysis.• In-depth understanding and experience in various EHV componentssuch as surge arresters, GIS switchgear, cables, cable accessories,solar products, CT, PT, and transformers.• Expertise in product sizing, power system analysis, and design of bothoutdoor 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 toHV.• Strong understanding of Electrical system architecture and impactassessment of equipment on overall system with strength inunderstanding interconnections between various critical components• Proficiency in partial discharge (PD) analysis, transient analysis, circuitdesign, 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.