We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager Power Electronics to lead our Power Electronics team focused on the design and development of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) at our India Design Centre (IDC). This role combines technical leadership with people management responsibilities and offers the opportunity to shape the future of cutting-edge power electronics solutions. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on technical expert who also excels at mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
Job Responsibilities:
Team Leadership & People Management:
- Lead, build, and develop a world-class Power Electronics Engineering team dedicated to VFD product and solution development.
- Manage all aspects of people leadership, including talent acquisition, performance management, coaching, and professional development.
- Foster a high-performance, innovation-driven culture within the team.
- Provide ongoing feedback, conduct performance reviews, and align individual goals with broader organizational objectives.
Technical & Project Oversight:
- Oversee the full lifecycle of VFD product development, from initial concept generation through to production handover.
- Ensure excellence in the design and analysis of power electronics systems, maintaining the highest standards of technical quality.
- Facilitate robust knowledge sharing and technical collaboration between global teams and within the IDC (Danfoss India Development Center).
- Act as the primary technical interface with key cross-functional teams, including Manufacturing, Sales, Supply Chain, and Customers.
- Lead project reviews and provide final approval on technical deliverables, ensuring strict adherence to established time, cost, and quality targets.
- Monitor resource planning and utilization effectively across multiple projects.
Strategic & Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Actively contribute to the organization's overall engineering maturity and competency development initiatives.
- Identify and thoroughly evaluate emerging technologies relevant to power electronics and VFDs.
- Represent Danfoss at prestigious technical forums, seminars, and workshops, serving as both a speaker and an engaged participant.
- Maintain strong external networks with academia, professional bodies, and industry forums to stay abreast of the latest technical developments.
Background & Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Power Electronics or a related engineering field; a Master's degree is preferred.
- Extensive engineering experience in Power Electronics, with strong exposure to product development.
- Proven people leadership experience, ideally in a global organizational setting.
- Strong background in NPD (New Product Development) and/or product engineering, with practical experience in agile scrum frameworks.
- Expertise in power electronics design, particularly for VFDs or high-power AC drive systems.
- Understanding of lifecycle support processes for electronic products.
- Familiarity with cross-disciplinary collaboration, engaging effectively with mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams.
- A hands-on approach, demonstrating the ability to guide, mentor, and effectively challenge design engineers.
- Exposure to control electronics design is a plus.
- Experience in working with international teams, especially in Europe or the US.
