Group Lead - eMobility Power Electronics /EV Traction

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:

• ISO 26262

• 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:

• ISO 21434 (preferred)

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