Job Title: Group Lead – eMobility Power Electronics / EV Traction.
Location : Bangalore.
As a
Group Lead, you will own the
end-to-end development of EV power electronics subsystems (OBC, DC-DC, PDU, and drivetrain inverter) aligned to
OEM requirements, APQP processes, and automotive compliance standards.
This role demands strong
customer-facing technical leadership,
design ownership, and
production readiness focus (cost, quality, scalability).
Key Responsibilities
- Customer & Requirements Management
- Act as primary technical interface with OEM customers
- Analyse and cascade:
- System requirements (SRD)
- Hardware/software requirements (HRD/SWRS)
- Handle change requests, RFQs, and technical negotiations
- System Architecture & Platform Strategy
- Define scalable platforms for:
- OBC (7kW–22kW, single/three-phase)
- DC-DC (bi-directional, HV-LV)
- PDU (400V / 800V )
- Traction inverter systems
- Drive platform reuse strategy across OEM programs
- Cost vs performance vs manufacturability
- Detailed Power Electronics Design
- Lead design of:
- PFC + LLC / Phase-shift full bridge OBC
- Dual Active Bridge DC-DC
- HV distribution & protection systems (PDU)
- Component Selection:
- SiC MOSFETs / IGBTs
- Gate drivers, DC-link capacitors
- Magnetics (planar + ferrite optimization)
- Ensure:
- Efficiency targets (>95–97%)
- Power density and thermal limits
- Electric Drive & Inverter Integration
- Define:
- Inverter topology (2-level / 3-level)
- Motor compatibility (PMSM, induction)
- Oversee:
- Control algorithms (FOC, MTPA, field weakening)
- Align with OEM motor & vehicle integration teams
- ASIL-Compliant Development
- Ensure compliance with:
- Automotive ASIL (ASIL Level 2/3)
- Define and review:
- System, hardware, and software work products
- Participate in:
- Process audits and assessments
- Functional Safety Ownership
- Lead safety lifecycle per:
- Activities include:
- HARA, FSC, TSC
- DFMEA / FMEDA
- Safety concept & ASIL decomposition
- Implement diagnostics and fault-tolerant architectures
- Validation, Verification & Compliance
- Define and execute:
- DVP&R (Design Verification Plan & Report)
- Ensure compliance with:
- EMI/EMC (CISPR 25, ISO 11452)
- Environmental (ISO 16750)
- Support:
- Vehicle-level validation with OEMs
- Industrialization & Manufacturing Readiness
- Work closely with:
- Manufacturing engineering
- Supplier quality teams
- Ensure:
- DFM / DFA / DFT compliance
- Support:
- SOP readiness
- Line bring-up and ramp-up
- Supplier & Component Management
- Interface with:
- Semiconductor vendors (SiC/GaN)
- Magnetics and capacitor suppliers
- Conduct:
- Technical reviews and qualification
- Drive:
- Cost reduction (VA/VE activities)
- Program Leadership
- Lead cross-functional teams:
- Hardware, software, mechanical, validation
- Track:
- Milestones (APQP, PPAP readiness)
- Manage:
- Risks, issues, and escalations
Required Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's / Master's in Electrical / Power Electronics / Automotive Engineering
Experience
- 12–18 years in automotive or EV Tier-1 domain
- Proven experience in complete product development life cycle- from requirement to production.
- Experience working directly with OEMs (e.g., Tata, Mahindra, global OEMs)
Technical Expertise
- Power electronics:
- OBC, DC-DC, inverter design
- High voltage systems:
- 400V / 800V (1500V is a plus)
- Control systems:
- Motor control, converter control
- Simulation tools:
- MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, PSIM
Process & Standards
- Strong experience in:
- ISO 26262
- APQP / PPAP / V-cycle development
- Knowledge of:
Tools
- Design: Altium / Cadence
- Simulation: PLECS / MATLAB
- Safety analysis: Medini / ANSYS
Soft Skills
- Strong OEM-facing communication
- Technical decision-making under constraints
- Leadership across global teams
KPIs
- On-time delivery aligned to OEM milestones
- First-time-right design (low re-spin rate)
- ASPICE & safety audit success
- Cost vs RFQ target achievement
- Warranty/field failure rate (PPM targets)
Reporting Structure
- Reports to: Head R and D Power Electronics
- Interfaces with:
- OEM engineering teams
- Internal product and program managers
- Supplier
