Engineer - Power Electronics

Eaton; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton in India is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to design, simulate, develop, and validate high‑power electronic systems (DC-DC, AC-DC, inverters) and integrate them into broader electrical platforms. You'll work through hardware development lifecycle, perform FMEA, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to meet performance, cost, and reliability targets.

The role demands strong analytical skills, proficiency with PSpice, LTSpice, MATLAB/Simulink, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Power Electronics with 3-5 years experience.
• Master's Degree in Power Electronics and Drives with 2-4 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-power power electronic systems, including converters and inverters.
• Perform circuit simulations and steady-state/transient analysis of power electronics.
• Develop, build, test, and validate power electronic hardware prototypes.
• Lead system integration and ensure compatibility, reliability, and safety.
• Support compliance with IEC/IEEE/CISPR/ISO/SAE standards and certification processes.
• Plan and manage technical tasks; coordinate small projects and deliverables.

Skills

Inverter design

Converter design

AC-DC topologies

DC-DC topologies

Gate driver design

Modulation techniques

Power electronics theory

Thermal management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Power Electronics and Drives Engineering

Tools

PSpice

LTSpice

MATLAB/Simulink

PLECS

ANSYS

Job description

What You’ll Do

"The primary responsibility of this role is to design, simulate, develop, and validate high-power power electronic systems, including DC-DC converters, AC-DC converters, and inverters. The role involves end-to-end hardware development, circuit design and analysis, product verification, standards compliance, and integration of power electronic solutions into larger electrical systems while meeting customer performance, cost, reliability, and regulatory requirements."

What You’ll Do

"The primary responsibility of this role is to design, simulate, develop, and validate high-power power electronic systems, including DC-DC converters, AC-DC converters, and inverters. The role involves end-to-end hardware development, circuit design and analysis, product verification, standards compliance, and integration of power electronic solutions into larger electrical systems while meeting customer performance, cost, reliability, and regulatory requirements."

Core Design & Development

• Design and develop high-power power electronic systems, including converters and inverters.
• Design AC-DC, DC-DC, and inverter topologies for various applications.
• Select and evaluate power semiconductor devices, gate drivers, modulation techniques, and output filters.
• Design high-frequency magnetic components such as transformers and inductors.
• Prepare detailed electrical schematics using computer-aided design and simulation tools.

Simulation & Analysis

• Perform circuit simulations using tools such as PSpice, LTSpice, MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, or equivalent.
• Conduct steady-state and transient analysis of power electronic circuits.
• Analyze analog and digital circuits for functionality and performance.
• Perform worst-case analysis, tolerance analysis, stress analysis, derating studies, and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).

Hardware Development & Testing

• Execute the complete hardware development lifecycle from requirements through qualification and certification.
• Develop, build, debug, and test power electronic hardware prototypes.
• Perform verification, validation, and qualification testing.
• Conduct root cause analysis, failure investigations, and corrective action implementation to improve product reliability.

System Integration

• Integrate power electronic subsystems into larger electrical and electronic systems.
• Ensure system compatibility, performance, reliability, and safe operation.
• Support product lifecycle activities through development, testing, and release phases.

Compliance & Standards

• Support compliance with relevant industry standards and certification requirements.
• Apply knowledge of IEC, IEEE, CISPR, ISO, SAE, EMC, and EMI requirements during product development.
• Support certification, qualification, and regulatory approval activities.

Project Execution

• Plan, organize, and execute assigned technical activities.
• Lead small technical projects and coordinate development tasks.
• Track progress and ensure timely completion of deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Power Electronics Engineering, or related field with 3-5 years experience.
• Master's Degree in Power Electronics and Drives Engineering with 2-4 years of experience.

Skills

Power Electronics

• Strong knowledge of inverter design and converter design.
• Expertise in AC-DC, DC-DC, and inverter topologies.
• Knowledge of switching device selection and gate driver design.
• Understanding of modulation and control techniques.
• Expertise in power converter design and optimization.

Semiconductor Devices

• Knowledge of Silicon (Si), Silicon Carbide (SiC), and Gallium Nitride (GaN) devices.
• Understanding of efficiency, thermal, and performance benefits of advanced power semiconductors.

Magnetics Design

• Design of high-frequency transformers and inductors.
• Knowledge of magnetic material selection and optimization.

Circuit Design & Analysis

• Analog and digital circuit design.
• Functional analysis of electrical circuits.
• Steady-state and transient circuit analysis.
• Stress, derating, tolerance, and reliability analysis.
• Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).

Simulation Tools

• PSpice
• LTSpice
• MATLAB/Simulink
• PLECS
• ANSYS

Hardware Development

• Hardware design, prototyping, testing, debugging, and validation.
• Verification and qualification testing methodologies.
• Product reliability improvement and failure analysis.

PCB, EMI/EMC & Signal Integrity

• PCB layout and design guidelines.
• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).
• Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) mitigation.
• Signal Integrity (SI) and high-speed design practices.
• EMC filter selection and implementation.

Standards & Compliance

• IEC standards
• IEEE standards
• CISPR standards
• ISO standards
• SAE standards
• Certification and qualification processes

System Engineering

• Power electronic system integration.
• Understanding of system-level electrical interactions.
• Product lifecycle management

Other Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal and stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented mindset.
• Ability to plan and manage technical tasks independently.
• Leadership capability for small projects and technical assignments.
• Strong organizational and execution skills.