Senior Engineer– Power Electronics and systems
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21 hours ago
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Job Summary
Job Description Summary
The Senior Engineer Power electronics & systems will be responsible for the end-to-end design development and integration of high-efficiency power conversion systems (AC/DC DC/DC DC/AC). This role bridges the gap between hardware circuit design and system-level architecture ensuring that individual components like inverters or converters function seamlessly within a larger grid or industrial infrastructure and will play a pivotal role in leading Power electronics team of our solar battery storage and other renewable/ industrial solutions. You will engage a team of engineers in mentoring exploring various Power electronics designs by validating cutting-edge technologies that can enhance our existing products or develop entirely new ones.Job Description
Main Responsibilities
Foresee new technologies improve the current design create a value proposition and USP for our products by implementing latest methodologies
- System Architecture & Design:Defining high-level requirements for power systems and choosing optimal topologies (e.g. resonant bi-directional or multi-level converters) to meet performance and efficiency targets.
- Hardware Development:Designing power stages using advanced semiconductors likeSiC(Silicon Carbide) orGaN(Gallium Nitride) selecting magnetic components and overseeing high-powerPCB layout.
- Modeling & Simulation:Validating designs through detailed circuit and system simulations using tools such asMATLAB/SimulinkPLECSPSIM orLTspice.
- Control Systems:Developing and implementing digital control algorithms (e.g. PID MPPT or state-space control) on microcontrollers (MCU) DSPs or FPGAs.
- Testing & Validation:Leading lab and field testing includingEMI/EMCcompliance thermal management and safety certification
Identify potential areas for innovation that address industry needs and challenges.
Ability to showcase program executed on time and complete all design review
Define the application requirements architecture specification and/or design and validation of inverter drive systems and auxiliary control architectures.
Develop ownership for next generation topologies and implementation.
Execute the design analysis or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards practices procedures and product / program requirements
Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures
Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments
Participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues
Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews
Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelors / Master of Engineering in EEE/ Electronics and Communication or related fields with 15 years of engineering experience
or
PhD (from reputed institute) and very strong academic score and knowledge with 0-2 years on Power electronics and Electrical design.
Specific expertise knowledge in deriving mathematical expressions deep knowledge in sizing and selecting semiconductors will be a preference
Strong knowledge on multi-level inverter control PWM strategies stability analysis and will be preferred
Experience in AI/ML tools and software would be an added advantage.
Ability and willingness to work hands-on in test labs and Customer sites
Learning and continuous development:
- Stay updated on the latest technological advancements from universities research centers and industry publications.
- Identify promising technologies with potential applications in solar and battery storage power systems.
- Analyze and define the technical feasibility and benefits of integrating these technologies into existing systems.
- Showcase knowledge in existing products and ability to demonstrate the design changes and modifications
Desired Characteristics
Strong knowledge of Drive control Software Development & qualification for renewables
Experience with system level validation testing
Strong technical aptitude including applicable engineering tools PSCAD MATLAB etc
Good oral and written communication skills
Good interpersonal and leadership skills
Should be able to lead multiple projects and collaborate with global teams
Abbreviations:
SW Software
NPI New Product Introduction
OTR Order to Remittance
FPGA Field Programmable Gate Array
VHDL Very high-speed Integrated circuitsHardware Description Language
PWM Pulse Width Modulation
PLC Programmable Logic Controller
EGD Ethernet Global Data
OPCUA - Open Platform Communications Unified Architecture
HDL - Hardware description language
PSCAD - Power systems computer-aided design
USP Unique selling proposition
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Embedded Software
- Electrical Engineering
- System Design
- Firmware
- C/C++
- LabView
- PCB
- Sensors
- Signal Processing
- Matlab
- Fpga
- Assembly
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