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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 documentationincluding schematics, BOMs, layout files, design reports, validation records, and change logsto 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. .
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
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