Power Electronics Design Lead
Job Description
- Electronics Design Lead (P3)Role overviewLead the end-to-end development and integration of advanced power electronic systems for renewable energy, and industrial automation. system architecture, cross-functional collaboration, and adherence to global safety and performance standards. Resolve complex system-level challenges—including thermal, EMI/EMC, and functional safety—while mentoring engineering teams and fostering a culture of innovation, quality, and continuous improvement throughout the product lifecycle.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the development and integration of power electronic systems—including AC-DC, DC-AC, and DC-DC converters, inverters, renewable energy platforms, and industrial converters.Own complete electrical engineering lifecycle: Requirements→Architecture→Detailed Design→Prototype→Validation→Certification→Production supportDefine system architecture, topology, requirements, and interface specifications for industrial power converters, charging platforms, high-voltage drivetrain systems.Guiding designs from concept to mass production.Collaborate cross-functionally across hardware, software, mechanical, integration, testing, production, supply chain and project management teams to ensure seamless product development and successful delivery within time.Ensure compliance with relevant international safety and performance standards.Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues related to system behaviour, thermal management, electromagnetic compatibility/interference (EMC/EMI), and power quality.Lead detailed design reviews and ensure comprehensive validation and verification coverage across system interfaces and critical performance metrics, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing where applicable and safety assessments.Ensure the product meets quality, cost and timeline requirements.Oversee the creation and maintenance of detailed technical documentation, including schematics, Bills of Materials (BOM), specifications, test protocols, validation reports, and production drawings.Provide mentorship to junior engineers while fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and driving continuous improvement in engineering processes and best practices.Required Qualifications & ExperienceMTech . in Power Electronics specialization or related discipline.10-15 +years of experience designing and developing power electronic systems, preferably in automotive or industrial sectors with 10kW and above ratings, voltage level 400V and aboveDeep knowledge of power conversion topologies (AC/DC, DC/DC, DC/AC), magnetic component design, and switching device characteristicsEnd to end product lifecycle development experienceSolid hands-on experience with industry-standard simulation and design tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, LTspice, Altium Designer, and PCB design suites.Familiarity with embedded software and firmware development for power converter control (e.g., C/C++, microcontrollers, FPGA programming).Proven track record of successfully taking products from concept through validation, functional safety assessment, and mass production launch.Understanding and application of functional safety principles and systems engineering methodologies (FTA, FMEA, V-Model/System V).Knowledge of high-power applications, including thermal management, safety, and EMC/EMI requirements.Passion for innovation, high ethical standards, and a commitment to engineering excellence and product qualityPreferred Industry Background
- Power ElectronicsRole overviewAs a Senior Design Engineer Power Electronics, you will be responsible for the detailed design, development, and validation of high-performance power electronic components and subsystems used in industrial automation, and renewable energy, EV Charging applications. You need to translate system-level requirements into schematics, prototypes, and production-ready designs, playing a key role in bringing cutting-edge power electronics solutions to life.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop power conversion circuits and modules (AC-DC, DC-DC, DC-AC converters, inverters, gate drive and protection circuits) based on system-level specifications and requirements.Perform detailed schematic capture, PCB layout guidance, and component/device selection for high-efficiency power circuits.Perform simulation, analysis, and optimization of power stages, switching topologies, thermal performance, and EMI/EMC characteristics, filter design using tools such as LTspice, PLECS, and MATLAB/Simulink and hardware testing to validate designs.Support EMI/EMC mitigation, thermal management, and protection strategy implementation.Collaborate with cross-functional teams (firmware, mechanical, testing, manufacturing) to ensure seamless integration and validation of designs.Provide inputs for concept design, packaging and development of the product.Support prototype bring-up, lab testing, and power bench measurements while driving root cause analysis and iterative debugging during validation, field trials, and production ramp-upDevelop test jigs for the testing of the products."Generate and maintain comprehensive technical documentation—including schematics, BOMs, layout files, design reports, validation records, and change logs—to ensure traceability and design integrity throughout the development lifecycleSupport and participate in design reviews, DFMEA/DFM activities, and failure analysis investigations, contributing to the refinement of design standards and continuous improvement of engineering practicesOwnership of design deliverables with strong communication skills, fosters effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, and maintains a commitment to continuous learning and engineering excellence.Required Qualifications & ExperienceM.Tech in Power Electronics specialization or related discipline5
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in power electronics design, preferably in industrial domains, renewable energy, or or EVs with Power rating of 10kW and aboveDemonstrate in-depth expertise in power conversion topologies, high-voltage design practices, magnetic component design, switching devices (IGBTs, MOSFETs, SiC/GaN) selectionand advanced gate drive techniques.Converter Hardware testing experience.Experience with embedded control integration and analog/digital interface design.Proficiency in design tools such as Cadence/Altium Designer (or equivalent), LTspice, MATLAB/Simulink, and thermal/EMI simulation platforms.Familiarity with hardware debugging tools including oscilloscopes, power analyzers, and thermal camerasWell-versed in EMI/EMC compliance, thermal management strategies, protection schemes, and safety and regulatory requirements across component and system-level design
- Experience with high-power, high-frequency switching applications and thermal/EMC mitigation strategies.Understand the real work requirementsPreferred QualificationsExperience in high-reliability industrial applications automotive, renewable energy sectors.
- Familiarity with model-based design tools and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing environments.Self-driven, detail-oriented engineer with strongtechnical documentation, problem-solving skills, collaborative mind-set.Position/job Title: Senior Design Engineer
- Mechanical (Power Electronics products)Location: [Bangalore]Job Type: Full-TimeRole overviewAs a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the detailed mechanical design, electro-mechanical packaging, and thermal management of high-performance power electronic systems—such as Power Electronics converters, inverters, and 19inch rack-mounted assemblies, renewable energy, and industrial automation. You need to translate system requirements into robust, efficient, manufacturable designs that ensure mechanical integrity, thermal performance, and compliance standards.Key Responsibilities:Develop detailed mechanical designs for power electronics packaging which includes enclosures, racks, heatsinks, cooling systems, shock mounts and internal component mounts.Develop and maintain 3D/2D CAD designs, detailed drawings, Bills of Materials (BOM) comprehensive technical documentation throughout the product development lifecycleDesign for manufacturability (DFM), assembly (DFA), reliability, and thermal fatigue limits; contribute to DFMEA and DFR initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement initiativesDevelop robust thermal management systems, including:Liquid, natural or fan cooled solutionsUnderstanding of Thermal network modelling and CFD principal and analyse the resultsKnowledge of Pressure drop and hydraulic resistance calculationsExperimental validation to ensure system reliability and performance.Coordinate for Performing advanced structural analysisusing FEA tools to ensure mechanical integrity and reliability. Analyse the reports.Structural optimization for Mounting and interface design at the system and internal component levelCollaborate with cross functional teams to ensure seamless integration, manufacturability by ensuring proper component placements to help in meeting safety EMC/EMI requirements.Support DFM/DFT initiatives and work with suppliers to drive cost-effective, manufacturable, and scalable designs.Support prototype development, lab testing, and validation related to mechanical/thermal performanceSelect materials and finishes for thermal performance, corrosion resistance, and regulatory compliance.Ensure mechanical compliance with relevant standards such as IP/NEMA ratings, IK ratings IEC/UL safety norms, and thermal/environmental durability tests (IEC 60068 series)Integrate mechanical-electrical interfaces, ensuring alignment of creep age/clearance for safety and EMI/EMC constraints.Required Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.8+ years of experience in mechanical design with a focus on power electronics packaging and thermal management, preferably in automotive, renewable energy, or industrial sectors.Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA) and BOM creation.Experience in supplier coordination, Deep understanding of manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFMEA) principles, fatigue life design and hands-on experience with GD&T, material selection, and tolerance analysisBasic knowledge of FEA (ANSYS, Abaqus) and CFD (Fluent, FloTHERM or equivalent) toolsExpertise of thermal management strategies for high-power applications including liquid/air cooling, heat pipes,TIMs, thermal resistance/ network modellingand pressure drop/hydraulic resistance calculationsFamiliarity with electrical isolation and creepage/clearance design constraints in high-voltage enclosures.Experience with IP/IK compliance design, mounting interface engineering, and ruggedization practices.Work with supply chain to identify and develop vendorsExcellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teamsPreferred QualificationsExperience with high-voltage electrical systems packaging, bus bar design, integration of PCB and heatsink based modules and safety considerations.Exposure to rapid prototyping including fixture design, and testing methods related to thermal performance.Familiarity with pressure drop and flow loop design for liquid cooling systems.Experience in designing modular racks, IP-rated enclosures, and cable/harness routing within constrained environments.Familiarity with design standards such as UL 508A, IEC 60529 (IP ratings), ISO 16750, and IPC guidelines for mechanical assemblies.Strong documentation, communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teamsPosition/ job Title: Senior Design Engineer
- Embedded H/W for Power ElectronicsLocation: [Bangalore]Job Type: Full-TimeRole overviewAs a Senior Design Engineer -Power Electronics (Embedded Hardware), you will be responsible for the end-to-end design, architecture, development, and validation of embedded control platforms for next-generation power electronic systems—including DC/DC converters, inverters, motor drives, battery management systems and EV charging solutions. Bridging hardware development and real-time embedded firmware implementation, you will drive end-to-end integration, ensuring robust signal integrity, functional safety Compliance, and deliver robust, production-ready solutions for electric vehicles/mobility, renewable energy, and industrial automation. This role requires hands-on ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and a commitment to high-performance, scalable embedded design.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign embedded hardware platforms for power electronics systems, including control boards,analog/digital,mixed-signalinterface design, sensor integration, and protection strategy implementation for DC/DC, AC/DC, and inverter topologies.Control & Interface Hardware DesignSensing, Measurement and I/O CircuitsPower Supply & Auxiliary CircuitsProtection circuitsDigital logic circuitsPerform schematic capture, component selection, and PCB layout reviews with a focus on signal integrity, thermal reliability, and EMI/EMC compliance.Conduct hardware bring-up, interface testing, and system-level debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG, and power analysers.Simulate the circuit subsystems analog circuits, signal conditioning etc.Knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink and PLECS.Ensure compliance with relevant IEC, UL standards.Collaborate with cross-functional teams(power electronics, mechanical, systems, validation)to define control architectures, timing constraints, safety-critical behaviours and ensure seamless hardware-software integration.Generate and maintaincomprehensivedesign documentation, including schematics, BOMs, firmware architecture, test protocols, ICD’s,safety plans, and verification reportsSupport DFM, DFMEA, and HIL testing activities, contributing to design refinement and product maturity from prototype to production.Testing of the boards along with the full units.Develop requirements for the cards based on the application.Required QualificationsB.TECH or M.Tech in Electronics, Power Electronics, or a related discipline.6-10+ years of experience in embedded hardware design and development for power electronic systems in automotive, renewable, or industrial sectors.Full design cycle experience for control card hardware is mandatory.Understanding of power electronics converter control.Strong hands-on experience with development of control boards using microcontrollers or DSPs or FPGAs,Good understanding of Analog and digital cicuits.Hardware interfaces for communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I²C, UART)Solid background in schematic design, PCB layout practices, and tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, KiCad etcExperience with LAB tools (such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power analyzers, etc.)Knowledge of EMI/EMC mitigation, analog/digital mixed signal interfacing, thermal design, and high-voltage design practicesExposure to model-based design and simulation environment (MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, LTspice) and version control systems (e.g., Git)Preferred QualificationsExperience with high-voltage power converters, traction inverters, or motor drive control systemsUnderstand embedded C/C++, real-time control development, real-time system programming, peripheral configurationFamiliarity with model-based development (MIL/SIL/HIL), auto-code generation (e.g., Simulink Coder), and control validation workflows.Understanding of ISO 26262 safety lifecycle, including documentation practices and compliance supportKnowledge of secure embedded architectures, firmware modularization, and OTA update strategies including secure bootloadersStrong collaboration, system-level thinking, and documentation skills, with a passion for code quality and continuous improvementExperience in Aux power supply design (Flyback/LLC) for control boards.Position/ job Title: Senior Design Engineer
- Embedded Firmware for Power ElectronicsLocation: [Bangalore]Job Type: Full-TimeRole overviewAs a Senior Design Engineer -Power Electronics (Embedded Hardware & Software), you will be responsible for the end-to-end design, architecture, development, and validation of embedded control platforms for next-generation power electronic systems—including DC/DC converters, inverters, motor drives, battery management systems and EV charging solutions. Bridging hardware development and real-time embedded firmware implementation, you will drive end-to-end integration, ensuring robust signal integrity, functional safety Compliance, and deliver robust, production-ready solutions for Power Electronics in various domains. This role requires hands-on ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and a commitment to high-performance, scalable embedded design.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop real-time firmware in C/C++ for microcontrollers, DSPs, and FPGAs, implementing control algorithms (PID/state machines, voltage/current regulation), PWM strategies (soft start/stop, dead-time control), diagnostics, and communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I²C, UART).Develop low level drivers for controllers.Simulate and verify control strategies using MATLAB/Simulink and PLECS; support model-based design and HIL testing.Ensure compliance with IEC, UL, and other relevant safety, regulatory standards, supporting diagnostics, fault handling and system protection.Conduct hardware bring-up, interface testing, and system-level debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG, and power analysers.Collaborate with cross-functional teams(power electronics, mechanical, systems, validation)to define control architectures, timing constraints, safety-critical behaviours and ensure seamless hardware-software integration.Generate and maintaincomprehensivedesign documentation, including firmware architecture, test protocols,safety plans, and firmware verification reportsSupport DFM, DFMEA, and HIL testing activities, contributing to design refinement and product maturity from prototype to production.Knowledge of embedded hardware platforms for power electronics systems, including control boards, analog/digital, mixed-signal interface design, sensor integration, and protection strategy implementation for DC/DC, AC/DC, and inverter topologiesRequired QualificationsB.TECH/M.Tech in Embedded Systems, Power Electronics, or a related discipline.8-10+ years of experience in embedded hardware and firmware development for power electronic systems in industrial and automotive sectorsProficiency in embedded C/C++, real-time control development,real-time system programming, peripheral configurationand mixed-signal hardware design.Strong hands-on experience with microcontrollers and DSPs (e.g., TI C2000, STM32, Infineon), FPGAs, and communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I²C, UART)Familiarity with tools like Code Composer Studio (TI), Keil, IAR, STM32Cube.Familiarity with RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, TI-RTOS), watchdog implementations, fail-safe architectures, and functional safety diagnostics (ASIL compliance)Experience with LAB tools (such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power analyzers, etc.)Exposure to model-based design and simulation environment (MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, LTspice) and version control systems (e.g., Git)Preferred QualificationsExperience with high-voltage power converters, traction inverters, or motor drive control systemsFamiliarity with model-based development (MIL/SIL/HIL), auto-code generation (e.g., Simulink Coder), and control validation workflows.Understanding of ISO 26262 safety lifecycle, including documentation practices and compliance supportKnowledge of secure embedded architectures, firmware modularization, and OTA update strategies including secure bootloadersStrong collaboration, system-level thinking, and documentation skills, with a passion for code quality and continuous improvement
- Understanding in schematic design, PCB layout practices.Knowledge of EMI/EMC mitigation, analog/digital mixed signal interfacing, thermal design, and high-voltage design practicesExposure to cybersecurity principles, diagnostics frameworks, and robust communication stacks for automotive or industrial systems