Senior Power Electronics Design Engineer / Project Design LeadExperience : 10+ YearsEducation- Master's Degree (M.Tech/MS/ME) in Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Drives, Energy Systems, or related discipline from a reputed institute (IITs, NITs, IISc, top global universities, or equivalent).
Location: BangaloreJob SummaryWe are seeking an experienced
Senior Power Electronics Design Engineer with more than 10 years of experience in the design and development of power conversion products such as
Online UPS, DC-DC Converters, Inverters, Power Supplies, Energy Storage Systems, and related power electronic platforms. The candidate will be responsible for leading end-to-end product development, from concept definition through production release and lifecycle management, while acting as a technical leader for cross-functional global teams.
The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in power electronics architecture, control systems, magnetics design, digital power conversion, product qualification, and project leadership.
Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Design & Development- Lead the design and development of power electronic systems including:
- Online UPS (Single Phase / Three Phase)
- DC-DC Converters
- Bidirectional Converters
- DC-AC Inverters
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- Power Supplies and related power conversion products
- Define product architecture, system specifications, and technical requirements.
- Design and optimize high-frequency switching power converters using topologies such as:
- Buck, Boost, Buck-Boost
- Flyback, Forward
- Half-Bridge, Full-Bridge
- LLC Resonant
- Phase Shift Full Bridge
- PFC Converters
- Perform component selection and design calculations for:
- Power semiconductors (IGBT, SiC, GaN, MOSFETs)
- Magnetics
- Capacitors
- Thermal systems
- Protection circuits
Control & Embedded Design- Develop control algorithms for power conversion systems.
- Work closely with embedded teams on DSP, MCU, FPGA-based control implementation.
- Design and optimize:
- Current control loops
- Voltage control loops
- Digital control algorithms
- Battery charging and management strategies
Product Lifecycle Management- Own complete product lifecycle from:
- Concept generation
- Feasibility study
- Architecture definition
- Detailed design
- Prototyping
- Validation
- Certification
- Production launch
- Sustaining engineering
- Drive design for manufacturability, reliability, quality, and cost optimization.
Project Leadership- Act as Project Design Lead for complex product development programs.
- Lead global cross-functional teams involving:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Firmware Development
- Software Engineering
- Testing & Validation
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Supply Chain
- Quality Engineering
- Manage project schedules, risks, technical reviews, and milestone deliveries.
Testing & Compliance- Lead product verification and validation activities.
- Support compliance and certification activities including:
- IEC, UL, CE, EMC/EMI, Safety Standards
- Conduct reliability testing including:
- Thermal testing, HALT/HASS, Environmental testing
Innovation & Technical Leadership- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
- Drive innovation initiatives and technology roadmaps.
- Contribute to patent generation, technical publications, and next-generation product concepts.
Required Technical SkillsPower Electronics- Expert knowledge of:
- UPS Systems, DC-DC Converters, Inverters, Battery Chargers, PFC, Energy Storage Systems
- Strong understanding of:
- Analog and Digital Power Electronics
- Switching Power Supply Design
- Power Semiconductor Devices
- Magnetics Design
- Thermal Management
Simulation & Design ToolsExperience with:
- MATLAB/Simulink
- PLECS
- PSIM
- LTspice
- Simplis
- Saber (preferred)
- Altium Designer
- OrCAD
- Cadence
Product Development- System architecture and requirements management
- DFMEA, PFMEA
- Design Reviews
- Root Cause Analysis
- Reliability Engineering
- APQP / Stage-Gate Product Development Process
Leadership Competencies- Proven experience as Technical Lead or Project Design Lead.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
- Experience working with global engineering teams and customers.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience in Data Center Power Infrastructure products.
- Experience with Lithium-Ion Battery Systems and BMS.
- Working knowledge of SiC/GaN-based power converter designs.
- Patent filings, publications, or innovation awards preferred.
- PMP, Agile, or equivalent project management certification is a plus.
Key Success Metrics- Successful delivery of NPI programs on schedule.
- Achievement of efficiency, reliability, and cost targets.
- Product compliance and certification success.
- Technical innovation and patent generation.
- Customer satisfaction and field quality performance.
Ideal Candidate ProfileA highly accomplished Power Electronics professional with
10+ years of experience, a
Master's degree from a reputed institution, deep expertise in
UPS, DC-DC converters, and inverter design, and a strong track record of
leading complete product development programs from concept to commercialization while managing technical teams and driving innovation.
Bring your hardware design expertise to a team that values innovation and excellence-apply today!
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Responsibilities
Senior Power Electronics Design Engineer / Project Design LeadExperience : 10+ YearsEducation- Master's Degree (M.Tech/MS/ME) in Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Drives, Energy Systems, or related discipline from a reputed institute (IITs, NITs, IISc, top global universities, or equivalent).
Location: BangaloreJob SummaryWe are seeking an experienced
Senior Power Electronics Design Engineer with more than 10 years of experience in the design and development of power conversion products such as
Online UPS, DC-DC Converters, Inverters, Power Supplies, Energy Storage Systems, and related power electronic platforms. The candidate will be responsible for leading end-to-end product development, from concept definition through production release and lifecycle management, while acting as a technical leader for cross-functional global teams.
The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in power electronics architecture, control systems, magnetics design, digital power conversion, product qualification, and project leadership.
Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Design & Development- Lead the design and development of power electronic systems including:
- Online UPS (Single Phase / Three Phase)
- DC-DC Converters
- Bidirectional Converters
- DC-AC Inverters
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- Power Supplies and related power conversion products
- Define product architecture, system specifications, and technical requirements.
- Design and optimize high-frequency switching power converters using topologies such as:
- Buck, Boost, Buck-Boost
- Flyback, Forward
- Half-Bridge, Full-Bridge
- LLC Resonant
- Phase Shift Full Bridge
- PFC Converters
- Perform component selection and design calculations for:
- Power semiconductors (IGBT, SiC, GaN, MOSFETs)
- Magnetics
- Capacitors
- Thermal systems
- Protection circuits
Control & Embedded Design- Develop control algorithms for power conversion systems.
- Work closely with embedded teams on DSP, MCU, FPGA-based control implementation.
- Design and optimize:
- Current control loops
- Voltage control loops
- Digital control algorithms
- Battery charging and management strategies
Product Lifecycle Management- Own complete product lifecycle from:
- Concept generation
- Feasibility study
- Architecture definition
- Detailed design
- Prototyping
- Validation
- Certification
- Production launch
- Sustaining engineering
- Drive design for manufacturability, reliability, quality, and cost optimization.
Project Leadership- Act as Project Design Lead for complex product development programs.
- Lead global cross-functional teams involving:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Firmware Development
- Software Engineering
- Testing & Validation
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Supply Chain
- Quality Engineering
- Manage project schedules, risks, technical reviews, and milestone deliveries.
Testing & Compliance- Lead product verification and validation activities.
- Support compliance and certification activities including:
- IEC, UL, CE, EMC/EMI, Safety Standards
- Conduct reliability testing including:
- Thermal testing, HALT/HASS, Environmental testing
Innovation & Technical Leadership- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
- Drive innovation initiatives and technology roadmaps.
- Contribute to patent generation, technical publications, and next-generation product concepts.
