SA_113-Embedded Hardware And Power Electronics Engineer

Overview of the Position

The Traction Inverter Hardware Engineer will design, develop, validate, and industrialize high-voltage traction inverter hardware for electric 3W/4W passenger and commercial vehicles. The role requires deep expertise in power semiconductor devices (IGBT/SiC MOSFET modules), gate driver circuits, current/voltage sensing, and high-voltage PCB design, along with strong exposure to motor control needs (PMSM/BLDC) and compliance with automotive standards.

Roles & Responsibilities

Traction Inverter Power Stage Design

• Design and develop HV inverter power stages (300–800 V)
  
  

Gate Driver & Protection Circuit Design

Embedded Control & Low-Voltage Interface Hardware

Standards, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with:
• ISO 26262 (ASIL-B/D hardware safety)
• ISO 6469 (EV HV safety)
• IEC/UL standards for HV insulation
• Contribute to DFMEA, FMEDA, DVP&R, and safety work products
• Perform EMC/EMI validation (CISPR 25, ISO 7637)
  

Testing, Validation & Debug

Collaboration & Documentation

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting ability
• Excellent communication & documentation skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally in EV programs
• Leadership capability to guide junior engineers
  
  

Education Qualification

Bachelor’s Or Master’s Degree In

• Power Electronics
• Electrical / Electronics Engineering
• Embedded Systems
• Mechatronics
  
  

Experience

• 5 – 7 years
• Minimum 3+ years in EV traction inverter design
  
  

Essential Functional / Technical Competencies

Mandatory Skills

• 5–7 years of experience in power electronics hardware design, out of which a minimum of 3+ years in EV traction inverter design
• Strong knowledge of IGBT/SiC MOSFET modules, gate driver circuits, and high-power switching topologies
• Experience in HV systems (300–800 V) and high current (100–500 A)
• Knowledge of PMSM/BLDC motor fundamentals and inverter–motor interactions
• Expertise in HV PCB design, insulation, creepage/clearance, EMI/EMC
• Strong debugging experience at board and system level
  
  

Desired Functional / Technical Competencies

Competencies that are desired but not mandatory. These competencies will be an added advantage but not mandatory for hiring decision.

• Knowledge of advanced modulation techniques (SVPWM, DPWM)
• Familiarity with thermal simulation tools (Ansys)
• Experience using simulation tools (LTspice, PSIM)
• Understanding of inverter control firmware (STM, TI C2000)
• Experience in automotive qualification (AEC-Q, PPAP, APQP)

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