Manager - PCS

Purpose/Objective

The Lead PCS will be responsible for the design, development, integration, validation, and optimization of Power Conversion Systems for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), renewable energy applications, and grid-connected power electronics solutions.
The role involves leading technical development activities, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and grid regulations.

Key Responsibilities of Role

Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership - Lead the design and development of PCS/Inverter systems for BESS applications.

• Define system architecture, electrical topology, and component selection for power converters.
• Develop technical specifications and engineering requirements for PCS products.
• Drive innovation in converter technologies, power density improvement, efficiency enhancement, and cost optimization.
• Review and approve engineering designs, calculations, and technical documentation.
  System Design & Development - Design and validate bidirectional converters, DC-DC converters, and grid-tied inverter systems.
• Perform electrical system modeling and simulations using MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, PSCAD, or similar tools.
• Develop control strategies for power conversion, grid synchronization, battery charging/discharging, and energy management.
• Design and optimize protection systems, thermal management, EMI/EMC mitigation, and fault handling mechanisms.
  Integration & Validation - Lead PCS integration with Battery Management Systems (BMS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), SCADA, and Grid Systems.
• Define validation plans, testing protocols, and performance verification procedures.
• Support Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
• Analyze system performance data and implement corrective actions.
  Compliance & Standards - Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, UL, CE, and regional grid code requirements.
• Coordinate certification and regulatory approval activities.
• Conduct technical risk assessments and reliability analysis.
  Stakeholder Management - Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, firmware, software, and system engineering teams.
• Interact with customers, suppliers, consultants, and certification agencies.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and support to engineers within the PCS team.

Technical Competencies

Power Electronics Converter Design,Grid-Tied Inverters & PCS Architecture,Bidirectional Converter Design,MATLAB/Simulink

Qualifications and Experience

Educational Qualification - B.
E.
/B.
Tech/M.
E.
/M.
Tech in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, or related discipline.

• Ph.
  D.
  in Power Electronics or Power Systems will be an added advantage.