Lead Embedded Hardware for Power Electronics

Lead Embedded Hardware (P15)

Role overview

As a , you will be responsible for the end-to-end design, architecture, development, and validation of embedded control platforms for next-generation power electronic systems—including DC/DC converters, inverters, motor drives, battery management systems and EV charging solutions. Bridging hardware development and real-time embedded firmware implementation, you will drive end-to-end integration, ensuring robust signal integrity, functional safety Compliance, and deliver robust, production-ready solutions for electric vehicles/mobility, renewable energy, and industrial automation. This role requires hands-on ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and a commitment to high-performance, scalable embedded design.

Key Responsibilities

• Design embedded hardware platforms for power electronics systems, including control boards, analog/digital, mixed-signal interface design, sensor integration, and protection strategy implementation for DC/DC, AC/DC, and inverter topologies. Control & Interface Hardware DesignSensing, Measurement and I/O CircuitsPower Supply & Auxiliary CircuitsProtection circuitsDigital logic circuits
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• Perform schematic capture, component selection, and PCB layout reviews with a focus on signal integrity, thermal reliability, and EMI/EMC compliance.
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• Conduct hardware bring-up, interface testing, and system-level debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG, and power analysers.
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• Simulate the circuit subsystems analog circuits, signal conditioning etc.
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• Knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink and PLECS.
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• Ensure compliance with relevant IEC, UL standards.
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• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (power electronics, mechanical, systems, validation, certification) to define control architectures, timing constraints, safety-critical behaviours and ensure seamless hardware-software integration.
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• Generate and maintain comprehensive design documentation, including schematics, BOMs, firmware architecture, test protocols, ICD’s, safety plans, and verification reports
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• Support DFM, DFMEA, and HIL testing activities, contributing to design refinement and product maturity from prototype to production.
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• Testing of the boards along with the full units.
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• Develop requirements for the cards based on the application.
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Required Qualifications and Experience

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• B.TECH or M.Tech in Electronics, Power Electronics, or a related discipline.
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• 10-18+ years of experience in embedded hardware design and development for power electronic systems in automotive, renewable, or industrial sectors.
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• Full design cycle experience for control card hardware is mandatory.
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• Understanding of power electronics converter control.
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• Strong hands-on experience with development of control boards using microcontrollers or DSPs or FPGAs,
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• Expertise in designing Analog front-end circuits , ADC/PWM interfaces, High-voltage/low-voltage signal conditioning, digital circuits, Isolation and protection circuits
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• Hardware interfaces for communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I²C, UART)
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• · Solid background in schematic design , PCB layout practices , and tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, KiCad etc
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• · Experience with LAB tools (such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power analyzers, etc.)
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• Knowledge of EMI/EMC mitigation, analog/digital mixed signal interfacing, thermal design, and high-voltage design practices
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• Exposure to model-based design and simulation environment (MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, LTspice) and version control systems (e.g., Git)
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Preferred Qualifications

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• Experience with high-voltage power converters, traction inverters, or motor drive control systems
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• Understand embedded C/C++, real-time control development, real-time system programming, peripheral configuration
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• Familiarity with model-based development (MIL/SIL/HIL), auto-code generation (e.g., Simulink Coder), and control validation workflows.
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• Understanding of ISO 26262 safety lifecycle, including documentation practices and compliance support
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• Knowledge of secure embedded architectures, firmware modularization, and OTA update strategies including secure bootloaders
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• Strong collaboration, system-level thinking, and documentation skills, with a passion for code quality and continuous improvement
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• Experience in Aux power supply design (Flyback/LLC) for control boards.
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Preferred Industry Background

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• EV Charging Infrastructure
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• Automotive Power Electronics
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• Indusrtial Electronics
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• Solar & Renewable Power Plants
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• Electrolyser & Process Automation Plants
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• BESS & Energy Storage Systems