Power Electronics Design Engineer-Traction

Power Electronics Design Engineer – Traction Converter (P10) Role overview As a Power Electronics Design Engineer , you will be responsible for the detailed design, development, and validation of high-performance power electronic components and subsystems used in traction converter for EV power trains . 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 for traction 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. - Design: - High-voltage DC-AC traction inverter - DC-DC converters in vehicle platforms - Semiconductor selection (SiC MOSFET / IGBT modules) - Gate driver circuit design (dv/dt immunity, Miller clamp, short-circuit protection) - Switching loss & conduction loss modelling - Thermal modelling and cooling strategy definition - Magnetics and busbar design optimization - Optimize design for motor control algorithms, various drive cycles like WLTP, MIDC - 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 & drives or related discipline - 5 – 10+ years of hands-on experience in power electronics design, preferably in drives 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, PSIM, 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. - · Knowledge of ISO 26262 (ASIL C/D preferred) requirements. - Understand the real work requirements Preferred Qualifications - Experience in high-reliability industrial applications automotive power train. - Expertise in: - 400V–1000V HV systems - SiC/IGBT-based traction inverters - AC-DC and DC-DC automotive converters - Motor drives and control - Knowledge of AUTOSAR-based system integration - Experience with drive cycle analysis and efficiency optimization - Proficiency in simulation tools (MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, LTspice) - Strong hands-on lab debugging capability - · 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.