Hardware R&D Engineer (POWER Electronics)

Gautam Solar Pvt. Ltd.; Delhi; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Gautam Solar Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a Hardware R&D Engineer in Power Electronics to design, develop, test, and validate power electronic circuits and hardware systems for high-performance energy solutions.

You will work on AC-DC and DC-DC converters, inverters, motor drives, PCB layouts, hardware prototyping, and verification, using LTspice, MATLAB/Simulink, and Altium tools. Collaborating with firmware, mechanical, and production teams, you will optimize efficiency, thermal management,

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of power electronics fundamentals.
• Practical experience in SMPS and DC-DC converter design.
• Knowledge of MOSFET, IGBT, SiC, and GaN technologies.
• Knowledge of analog and digital circuit design.
• Understanding of gate drivers and feedback control loops.
• Knowledge of magnetic component design (inductors and transformers).
• PCB schematic and layout design experience.
• Knowledge of thermal management and EMI/EMC.
• Hands-on experience with electronic testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop power electronic circuits and hardware.
• Design AC-DC converters, DC-DC converters, SMPS, inverters, and power supplies.
• Develop buck, boost, flyback, forward, and other converter topologies.
• Perform schematic design and PCB layout for power electronic applications.
• Select appropriate power components such as MOSFETs, IGBTs, SiC, GaN devices, diodes, inductors, capacitors, and transformers.
• Design gate driver circuits, sensing circuits, and protection circuits.

Skills

Power electronics fundamentals

SMPS design

DC-DC converter design

Analog and digital circuit design

Gate drivers and control loops

Education

B.E./B.Tech / M.E./M.Tech in Electrical Engineering

Electronics Engineering

Power Electronics

Tools

Altium Designer

KiCad

OrCAD

LTspice

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Job Description: Hardware R&D Engineer Power Electronics

1. Job Title

Hardware R&D Engineer Power Electronics

2. Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled and innovative Hardware R&D Engineer specializing in Power Electronics to design, develop, test, and validate power electronic circuits and hardware systems. The candidate will be responsible for developing high-performance, reliable, and cost-effective power conversion solutions, including AC-DC converters, DC-DC converters, inverters, motor drives, and power supply systems. The role involves circuit design, component selection, prototype development, PCB design, testing, troubleshooting, and product validation.

3. Key Responsibilities

A. Hardware Design & Development

• Design and develop power electronic circuits and hardware.
• Design AC-DC converters, DC-DC converters, SMPS, inverters, and power supplies.
• Develop buck, boost, flyback, forward, and other converter topologies.
• Perform schematic design and PCB layout for power electronic applications.
• Select appropriate power components such as MOSFETs, IGBTs, SiC, GaN devices, diodes, inductors, capacitors, and transformers.
• Design gate driver circuits, sensing circuits, and protection circuits.

B. R&D and Prototype Development

• Develop new products and improve existing power electronic designs.
• Build hardware prototypes and conduct design experiments.
• Perform circuit simulation using tools such as LTspice, PSIM, MATLAB/Simulink, or PLECS.
• Optimize efficiency, thermal performance, power density, and reliability.
• Work on new technologies and innovative power conversion solutions.

C. Testing & Validation

• Perform hardware testing and debugging.
• Conduct efficiency, load, thermal, and transient response testing.
• Analyze switching waveforms using oscilloscopes and differential probes.
• Perform EMI/EMC pre-compliance testing.
• Conduct reliability and protection testing, including overvoltage, overcurrent, short circuit, and overtemperature protection.
• Prepare test reports and technical documentation.

D. PCB Design & Documentation

• Develop PCB schematics and layouts using Altium Designer, KiCad, or OrCAD.
• Ensure proper grounding, isolation, creepage, and clearance.
• Prepare BOM, test procedures, design documents, and engineering reports.
• Coordinate with PCB manufacturers and component suppliers.

E. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work with firmware, embedded software, mechanical, and production teams.
• Support product integration and troubleshooting.
• Provide technical support during pilot production and product qualification.

4. Required Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of power electronics fundamentals.
• Practical experience in SMPS and DC-DC converter design.
• Knowledge of MOSFET, IGBT, SiC, and GaN technologies.
• Knowledge of analog and digital circuit design.
• Understanding of gate drivers and feedback control loops.
• Knowledge of magnetic component design (inductors and transformers).
• PCB schematic and layout design experience.
• Knowledge of thermal management and EMI/EMC.
• Hands-on experience with electronic testing equipment.

5. Software & Tools

• Altium Designer / KiCad / OrCAD
• LTspice / PSIM / PLECS
• MATLAB / Simulink
• Oscilloscope and electronic load
• Power analyzer
• Function generator and digital multimeter

6. Educational Qualification

- B.E. / B.Tech / M.E. / M.Tech in:

• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Power Electronics

7. Experience

• Experience: 26 years in hardware design and power electronics R&D.
• Freshers with strong practical knowledge and relevant academic projects may also be considered.

8. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Successful development of power electronic prototypes.
• Design efficiency and performance targets.
• Reduction in hardware failures and design iterations.
• Successful product validation and testing.
• Timely completion of R&D projects.
• Product reliability and cost optimization.

9. Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience in EV chargers and battery management systems.
• Knowledge of solar inverters and renewable energy systems.
• Experience with high-frequency switching converters.
• Knowledge of digital power control using DSP, STM32, or microcontrollers.
• Experience with IEC, UL, and relevant electrical safety standards.

10. Key Deliverables

• Power electronics hardware designs.
• Circuit schematics and PCB layouts.
• Working hardware prototypes.
• Testing and validation reports.
• BOM and component selection documents.
• Product design and development documentation.