Power Electronics Design Lead

LNT/PEDL/1787837

• DEIC-L&T Precision Engineering & Systems IC
• Bengaluru
• Posted On14 Jul 2026
• End Date10 Jan 2027
• Required Experience10 - 15 years
  
  

Skills

Knowledge & Posting Location

Product Development Leadership Abilities Power Electronics Power Converters Microcontrollers Testing Products Circuit Simulators Schematic Design Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) LV Power supplies (11KV / 415V / 240V etc) SMPS Testing MATLAB PSIM EMI/EMC Powerful Communicator Power Electronics Design Analog Circuit Design

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor of Technology (BTech)

Job Description

Job Description - Electronics Design Lead (P3)

Role Overview

Lead 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 Responsibilities

• Lead 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 support
• Define 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 & Experience

• MTech . 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 above
• Deep knowledge of power conversion topologies (AC/DC, DC/DC, DC/AC), magnetic component design, and switching device characteristics
• End to end product lifecycle development experience
• Solid 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 quality
• Preferred Industry Background
• Renewable Energy & Solar Inverters
• BESS / PCS Manufacturers
• EV Charging Infrastructure
• Industrial Power Electronics OEMs
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly with Industrial Power Converter OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers.
• Experience in control system theory, including PID and digital control algorithms, and implementation on embedded platforms (microcontrollers, FPGAs).
• Exposure to model-based design approaches and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation environments.
• Familiarity with automotive and industrial communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, and Modbus.
• Excellent documentation skills, strong interpersonal and communication abilities, and a proven ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of standards such as IEC 61851, IEC 62133, CE, UL, IS standards, ISO 26262, ASIL, OCPP+ and IATF 16949.
  
  

Senior Design Engineer – Power Electronics

Role Overview

As 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 Responsibilities

• Design 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-up
• Develop 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 lifecycle
• Support and participate in design reviews, DFMEA/DFM activities, and failure analysis investigations, contributing to the refinement of design standards and continuous improvement of engineering practices
• Ownership 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 & Experience

• M.Tech in Power Electronics specialization or related discipline
• 5 – 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 above
• Demonstrate in-depth expertise in power conversion topologies, high-voltage design practices, magnetic component design, switching devices (IGBTs, MOSFETs, SiC/GaN) selection and 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 cameras
• Well-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 requirements
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience 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 strong technical documentation, problem-solving skills, collaborative mind-set.
  
  

Position/job Title: Senior Design Engineer – Mechanical (Power Electronics products)

Location: [Bangalore]

Job Type: Full-Time

Role Overview

As 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 lifecycle
• Design for manufacturability (DFM), assembly (DFA), reliability, and thermal fatigue limits; contribute to DFMEA and DFR initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop robust thermal management systems, including:
• Liquid, natural or fan cooled solutions
• Understanding of Thermal network modelling and CFD principal and analyse the results
• Knowledge of Pressure drop and hydraulic resistance calculations
• Experimental validation to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Coordinate for Performing advanced structural analysis using FEA tools to ensure mechanical integrity and reliability. Analyse the reports.
• Structural optimization for Mounting and interface design at the system and internal component level
• Collaborate 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 performance
• Select 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 & Experience

• Bachelor’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 analysis
• Basic knowledge of FEA (ANSYS, Abaqus) and CFD (Fluent, FloTHERM or equivalent) tools
• Expertise of thermal management strategies for high-power applications including liquid/air cooling, heat pipes, TIMs, thermal resistance/ network modelling and pressure drop/hydraulic resistance calculations
• Familiarity 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 vendors
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience 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 teams
  
  

Position/ job Title: Senior Design Engineer – Embedded H/W for Power Electronics

Location: [Bangalore]

Job Type: Full-Time

Role Overview

As 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 Responsibilities

• Design 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 topologies.
• Control & Interface Hardware Design
• Sensing, Measurement and I/O Circuits
• Power Supply & Auxiliary Circuits
• Protection circuits
• Digital logic circuits
• Perform 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 maintain comprehensive design documentation, including schematics, BOMs, firmware architecture, test protocols, ICD’s, safety plans, and verification reports
• Support 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 Qualifications

• B.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 etc
• Experience 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 practices
• Exposure to model-based design and simulation environment (MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, LTspice) and version control systems (e.g., Git)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with high-voltage power converters, traction inverters, or motor drive control systems
• Understand embedded C/C++, real-time control development, real-time system programming, peripheral configuration
• Familiarity 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 support
• Knowledge of secure embedded architectures, firmware modularization, and OTA update strategies including secure bootloaders
• Strong collaboration, system-level thinking, and documentation skills, with a passion for code quality and continuous improvement
• Experience in Aux power supply design (Flyback/LLC) for control boards.
  
  

Position/ job Title: Senior Design Engineer – Embedded Firmware for Power Electronics

Location: [Bangalore]

Job Type: Full-Time

Role Overview

As 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 Responsibilities

• Develop 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 maintain comprehensive design documentation, including firmware architecture, test protocols, safety plans, and firmware verification reports
• Support 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 topologies
  
  

Required Qualifications

• B.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 sectors
• Proficiency in embedded C/C++, real-time control development, real-time system programming, peripheral configuration and 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 Qualifications

• Experience with high-voltage power converters, traction inverters, or motor drive control systems
• Familiarity 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 support
• Knowledge of secure embedded architectures, firmware modularization, and OTA update strategies including secure bootloaders
• Strong 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 practices
• Exposure to cybersecurity principles, diagnostics frameworks, and robust communication stacks for automotive or industrial systems