Key Responsibilities:
Design & Development:
- Conceptualize, design, and develop power electronic traction and auxiliary converters/inverters for rail and industrial applications.
- Create power schemes, perform system simulations, and validate designs to meet customer specifications.
- Select and design components such as magnetics, heat sinks, capacitors, resistors, contactors, fuses, blowers, low-inductive busbars, and cables.
- Develop test strategies and generate component specifications.
Technical Expertise:
- Apply cooling technologies (air and water-cooled) for converter systems.
- Utilize PLM processes and FMEA for product lifecycle and risk analysis.
- Ensure designs comply with IEC, EN, and IS standards applicable to the rail industry.
Project Management:
- Lead project planning and execution activities.
- Monitor cost reduction initiatives and support design of low-cost components.
- Drive product costing and ensure on-time project delivery.
Quality & Risk Management:
- Conduct design validation and testing for performance and reliability.
- Perform risk assessment and apply problem-solving methodologies such as A3 and 8D.
- Ensure adherence to quality standards and project milestones.
Collaboration & Communication:
- Work cross-functionally with design, production, and quality teams.
- Provide technical guidance and leadership within the engineering team.
- Communicate project updates and technical insights effectively to stakeholders.
