Project Manager - Power Electronics Converters

Job Description: Project Manager – Power Electronics Converter Development (3–5 Years Experience)

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Project Manager with 3–5 years of experience in power electronics product development to lead end-to-end execution of converter-based projects (DC-DC / AC-DC). The role involves cross-functional coordination, technical understanding, supplier engagement, and ensuring timely delivery aligned with cost, quality, and performance targets.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead end-to-end project management for power converter development (concept to production)
• Define project scope, timelines, deliverables, and milestones
• Develop and maintain project schedules (Gantt charts, trackers)
• Monitor progress against design gates (e.g., concept, design, validation, industrialization)
  
  

• Work closely with hardware, firmware, mechanical, thermal, and PCB layout teams
• Ensure alignment with design requirements, specifications, and standards
• Support technical decision-making through basic understanding of:
• Power converter topologies (Buck, Boost, Flyback, LLC, etc.)
• Thermal management (heat sinks, cooling strategies)
• EMI/EMC compliance
• PCB design constraints for power electronics
  

• Coordinate with vendors, design partners (e.g., PCB, CFD, magnetics, fabrication)
• Support RFQ, vendor selection, and onboarding processes
• Track supplier deliverables, lead times, and risks
• Manage communication with internal stakeholders (Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Management)
  
  

• Identify project risks proactively (technical, supply chain, resource-related)
• Develop and track mitigation plans
• Handle change management and deviations effectively
• Escalate critical issues in a structured and timely manner
  
  

• Track engineering hours, development cost, and BOM targets
• Support cost optimization through:
• Design reviews (DFM, DFA)
• Supplier alternatives
• Value engineering initiatives
  

• Ensure adherence to quality processes (APQP, ISO standards, internal guidelines)
• Support design reviews, validation plans, and testing milestones
• Ensure proper documentation and traceability
  
  

• Maintain:
• Project plans
• Risk registers
• Meeting minutes
• Status reports
• Prepare and present periodic project updatesincluding:
• Milestones
• Risks & mitigation
• Cost & resource status
• Support required
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Electronics / Power Electronics Engineering
• PMP /Scrum master certification is a plus
• 3–5 years of experiencein:
• Power electronics product development OR
• Engineering project management in electronics domain
  

• Basic understanding of:
• Power electronics converters (DC-DC, AC-DC)
• PCB development lifecycle
• Thermal and EMI considerations
• Familiarity with tools (preferred):
• MS Project / Excel-based trackers
• MS Visio
  

• Strong planning, scheduling, and coordination capability
• Experience with structured methodologies (APQP, Stage-Gate preferred)
• Ability to manage multiple vendors and cross-functional teams
  
  

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making
• Ability to work under tight timelines and dynamic environments
• High level of ownership and accountability
  
  

• Experience in industrial, automotive, or railway power electronics applications
• Exposure to:
• Industrialization activities
• Supply chain coordination
• Prototype to production transition
  

• On-time milestone achievement
• Cost adherence vs. plan
• Risk closure effectiveness
• Supplier delivery performance
• Quality of project documentation and reporting