Lead Engineer - Power Electronics

Overview

Lead the design, simulation, development, and validation of high-power power electronic systems, including DC-DC converters, AC-DC converters, and inverters, through to qualification and integration into larger electrical systems.

What you'll do

• Design and develop high-power power electronic systems, including converters and inverters.
• Design AC-DC, DC-DC, and inverter topologies for various applications.
• Select and evaluate power semiconductor devices, gate drivers, modulation techniques, and output filters.
• Design high-frequency magnetic components such as transformers and inductors.
• Prepare detailed electrical schematics using computer-aided design and simulation tools.
• Perform circuit simulations using tools such as PSpice, LTSpice, MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, or equivalent.
• Conduct steady-state and transient analysis of power electronic circuits.
• Analyze analog and digital circuits for functionality and performance.
• Perform worst-case analysis, tolerance analysis, stress analysis, derating studies, and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Execute the complete hardware development lifecycle from requirements through qualification and certification.
• Develop, build, debug, and test power electronic hardware prototypes.
• Perform verification, validation, and qualification testing.
• Conduct root cause analysis, failure investigations, and corrective action implementation to improve product reliability.
• Integrate power electronic subsystems into larger electrical and electronic systems.
• Ensure system compatibility, performance, reliability, and safe operation.
• Support product lifecycle activities through development, testing, and release phases.
• Support compliance with relevant industry standards and certification requirements.
• Apply knowledge of IEC, IEEE, CISPR, ISO, SAE, EMC, and EMI requirements during product development.
• Support certification, qualification, and regulatory approval activities.
• Plan, organize, and execute assigned technical activities.
• Lead small technical projects and coordinate development tasks.
• Track progress and ensure timely completion of deliverables.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Power Electronics Engineering, or related field.
• M.Tech./M.E. with 8+ years of experience, or B.Tech./B.E. with 10+ years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of inverter design and converter design.
• Expertise in AC-DC, DC-DC, and inverter topologies.
• Knowledge of switching device selection and gate driver design.
• Understanding of modulation and control techniques.
• Expertise in power converter design and optimization.
• Knowledge of Silicon (Si), Silicon Carbide (SiC), and Gallium Nitride (GaN) devices.
• Understanding of efficiency, thermal, and performance benefits of advanced power semiconductors.
• Design of high-frequency transformers and inductors.
• Knowledge of magnetic material selection and optimization.
• Analog and digital circuit design.
• Functional analysis of electrical circuits.
• Steady-state and transient circuit analysis.
• Stress, derating, tolerance, and reliability analysis.
• Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Hardware design, prototyping, testing, debugging, and validation.
• Verification and qualification testing methodologies.
• Product reliability improvement and failure analysis.
• PCB layout and design guidelines.
• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) mitigation.
• Signal Integrity (SI) and high-speed design practices.
• EMC filter selection and implementation.
• Knowledge of IEC, IEEE, CISPR, ISO, and SAE standards.
• Certification and qualification processes.
• Power electronic system integration and understanding of system-level electrical interactions.
• Product lifecycle management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Effective written and verbal communication, and good interpersonal and stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Ability to plan and manage technical tasks independently, with leadership capability for projects and technical assignments.
• Strong organizational and execution skills.

Nice to have

• Master's Degree in Power Electronics and Drives Engineering.

Details

• Location: Hadapsar, Pune, Maharashtra, India.