Control & Application SW Engineer (Power Electronics)

Larsen & Toubro; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro invites an experienced Control & Application Software Lead to design, develop, and lead embedded control solutions for power electronics products such as converters, inverters, EV chargers and traction drives.

You will drive control algorithms, lead firmware in C/C++, perform HIL/SIL testing, and collaborate with product teams to ensure performance, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering / Power Electronics / Control Systems / Embedded Systems.
• 3+ years to 17+ years of experience in power electronics control software.
• Strong understanding of control theory and power converter topologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control algorithms for DC-DC converters, AC-DC/DC-AC inverters, and motor control (FOC, sensorless).
• Lead embedded firmware development in C/C++ for microcontrollers/DSPs.
• Implement real-time control loops, PWM, ADC interfacing, and protection logic.

Skills

Control theory

Power converter topologies

Embedded systems

Debugging tools

CAN, SPI, UART, Ethernet

EV / BMS / charging systems

FPGA basics

MATLAB/Simulink

JTAG

Oscilloscopes

Education

Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

JTAG

Oscilloscopes

Embedded C/C++

Job description

Control & Application Software (Power Electronics)

We are looking for a highly skilled Control & Application Software Lead to design, develop, and lead embedded control solutions for advanced power electronics Products and systems such as converters, inverters, EV chargers , Traction drive chain, Solar /Grid connected Inverters , PCS ..etcThis role involves control algorithm development, embedded software leadership, and system-level integration, ensuring high performance, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Control Algorithm Development
• Design and implement control algorithms for:DC-DC convertersAC -DC /DC-AC invertersMotor control (FOC, sensorless control)Product level - Control Architecture development
• Develop and validate control strategies (PID, state-space, adaptive control, etc.)
• Perform modeling and simulation using tools like MATLAB/Simulink
• Embedded Software Development
• Lead development of embedded firmware in C/C++ for microcontrollers/DSPs
• Implement real-time control loops, PWM generation, ADC interfacing, and protection logic
• Optimize code for performance, memory, and real-time constraints
• System Integration & Testing
• Integrate control software with hardware systems
• Perform Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing
• Debug and troubleshoot system-level issues
• Support validation, certification, and field testing
• Application Development
• Customize control strategies for specific applications:Electric vehicles (EV)Renewable energy (solar inverters, Wind, storage systems)Rail , ON/OFF road Traction Drive chainIndustrial drives and automation
• Work closely with customers or product teams for requirement definition
• Documentation & Compliance
• Prepare technical documentation (design specs, test reports)
• Ensure compliance with standards (IEC, ISO, automotive SPICE if applicable)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in:Electrical Engineering / Power Electronics / Control Systems / Embedded Systems
• 3-17+ years of experience in power electronics control software
• Strong understanding of:Control theoryPower converter topologiesEmbedded systemsDebugging tools (JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)Good-to-HaveAuto-code generation (Embedded Coder)Communication protocols (CAN, SPI, UART, Ethernet)Digital power control techniquesFPGA basics (optional)Knowledge of EV systems / BMS / charging systems

Preferred Experience

• Experience in:Solar inverters / grid-tied systemsPCSEV chargerEV powertrains / chargersIndustrial motor drivesExposure to certification and compliance processes