Senior Power Electronics Design Engineer
Description
Senior Power Electronics Design Engineer - Delhi, Bangalore
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Power Electronics Design Engineer to join our growing engineering team in India. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end design, development, testing, and optimization of switched-mode power supply (SMPS) solutions across a variety of industrial, commercial, and consumer applications.
The ideal candidate brings strong theoretical foundations in power electronics combined with hands-on bench experience, and is capable of taking designs from concept through to mass production. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including firmware, mechanical, and systems engineering to deliver robust, efficient, and cost-effective power solutions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Design & Development
- Lead the design and development of AC/DC and DC/DC SMPS across multiple topologies including Flyback, Buck, Buck-Boost, PFC, and LLC resonant converters.
- Design and optimize magnetic components including transformers, inductors, and coupled inductors for SMPS applications.
- Develop detailed schematic designs, component specifications, and design documentation in accordance with engineering standards.
- Perform power loss analysis, thermal management design, and efficiency optimization across load profiles.
- Ensure EMC/EMI compliance through filter design and layout guidance.
Testing & Verification
- Conduct comprehensive bench testing including load regulation, line regulation, transient response, efficiency curves, and thermal characterization.
- Develop and execute test plans, test procedures, and validation protocols for new power supply designs.
- Perform root cause analysis on design failures and implement corrective actions.
- Support design verification and validation (DVT/EVT) activities through production ramp.
Collaboration & Documentation
- Collaborate with PCB layout engineers to ensure best practices for high-frequency power electronics layout.
- Partner with firmware/embedded teams on digital control loop implementation and power sequencing.
- Maintain comprehensive design documentation including BOMs, schematics, test reports, and design review packages.
- Contribute to design reviews (PDR/CDR) and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
Technical Skills & Experience
- Strong foundational knowledge of SMPS with proven hands-on experience in AC/DC power supply design.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Flyback, Buck, Buck-Boost, PFC (Power Factor Correction), and LLC resonant converter topologies.
- Sound understanding of control loop theory, feedback compensation, and stability analysis (Bode plots, phase/gain margin).
- Proven end-to-end experience in AC/DC and DC/DC SMPS design, testing, and analysis.
- Ability to take a design from initial specifications through schematic capture, prototype build, bench testing, and design sign-off.
- Experience with power supply testing equipment including electronic loads, power analyzers, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers.
- Proficiency in designing magnetic components including power transformers and inductors.
- Capable of performing transformer design calculations: turns ratio, core selection, air gap, winding configuration, and loss analysis.
- Familiarity with core materials (ferrite, powdered iron) and winding techniques for high-frequency magnetics.
- Proficiency in simulation tools such as SPICE (LTspice, PSIM, PSpice) for circuit-level verification.
- Experience with EDA tools for schematic capture (e.g., Altium Designer, KiCad, OrCAD).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with digital power control using DSP or microcontroller-based platforms (e.g., TI C2000, STM32).
- Knowledge of relevant safety standards and certifications such as IEC 62368-1, UL 60950, CE, and RoHS.
- Familiarity with thermal simulation tools (e.g., Ansys Icepak, FLIR thermal imaging analysis).
- Experience with GaN or SiC wide-bandgap semiconductor devices.
- Background in automotive (AEC-Q100), industrial, or telecom power applications.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards accreditation is advantageous.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Analytical thinking with a structured, methodical approach to problem-solving.
- High attention to detail in both design and documentation.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly present technical concepts.
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to knowledge sharing and mentorship.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements.
- Professional development budget and support for continuing education and certification.
- Access to state-of-the-art electronics lab and prototyping facilities.
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge power electronics projects with real-world impact.