Lead Power Electronics Engineer

Overview

Lead power electronics design and development for low- and medium-voltage variable speed/frequency drives and converters. The role covers sizing, simulation, testing, validation, certification and project execution.

What you'll do

• Design and integrate power electronics systems, switchgear, transformers, bus bars and cables.
• Size VFDs and converters and select or modify electrical and power electronics components.
• Use calculations, modelling and simulations to meet project and product requirements.
• Prepare configurations, specifications, bills of materials, single-line diagrams and drawings.
• Verify prototype performance and conduct functional, type, routine and factory acceptance tests.
• Lead certification activities and apply global technical standards to product designs.
• Support manufacturing, supply chain, vendors and cross-functional project teams.

What you'll need

• At least 10 years of research and development experience with industrial drives and related components.
• Master’s degree or higher in Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering or an equivalent field.
• Deep understanding of power electronics converter design.
• Knowledge of motor and drive control systems, filter design and cable sizing.
• Ability to lead and review electrical design documents and VFD or converter projects.
• Knowledge of electrical design tools such as AutoCAD, E-Plan and MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience with simulation tools such as ETAB, PSCAD, Ansys, Altium or ORCAD.

Nice to have

• Industrial knowledge in renewables, oil and gas, marine or metal processing.
• Experience with electrical, thermal, EMC and structural design requirements.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior team members.

Details

• Location: Chennai, India.
• Travel to global units or project commissioning may be required.
• Relocation assistance is provided.