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)
