Head Of Product Engineering - Power Electronics (Renewables)

PeopleStrong; Bengaluru; Sur place; INR 4 000 000 - 8 000 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

L&T Precision Engineering & Systems IC invites a seasoned Head of Product Engineering to lead power electronics product and system development from concept through production and field support. You will drive architecture, platform reuse, and design for manufacturability across Solar Inverters, BESS PCS, EV Chargers, and Electrolyser power supplies.

Ideal candidates have 18–22+ years in high-power electronics, proven leadership of 25–50 engineers, and experience with global deployment and

Qualifications

• BE / BTech in Electrical / Power Electronics (required).
• MTech or PhD preferred for advanced roles.
• 18–22+ years in power electronics product and system development.
• Proven leadership of 25–50 engineers across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience with global deployment and certification of power electronics products.

Responsabilités

• Provide end-to-end engineering leadership for power electronics products and systems.
• Define product and system architecture for Solar Inverters, BESS PCS, EV chargers and Electrolyser power supplies.
• Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams and establish design guidelines and reviews.
• Own lifecycle from concept to production and field support, including V-Model, APQP and DFMEA/PFMEA.
• Ensure compliance with IEC/IEEE standards and certification processes; drive reliability and cost-down initiatives.

Connaissances

Power electronics design

System architecture

Leadership

Product development

Grid codes & standards

Formation

BE/BTech Electrical / Power Electronics

MTech/PhD preferred

Description du poste

Head Of Product Engineering - Power Elec...

• DEIC-L&T Precision Engineering & Systems IC
• Bengaluru - L&T Tech Park S2

Skills

Engineering Design Power Electronics Design

Master of Technology (MTech)

Job Description

Job DescriptionHead of Product EngineeringLocation: CoimbatoreDiv: L&T -EPS -Power Electronics and BESSProvide end-to-end engineering leadership for power electronics products and system architectures, driving innovation, product robustness, cost competitiveness, and scalable platforms across AC-DC, DC-DC, DC-AC, Solar Inverter (Central and String), PCS, EV Charger and Electrolyser Power Supply and other power conversion Products and systems and BESS.Key Responsibilities1. Product & System ArchitectureDefine product and system architecture for:Solar Inverters (String, Central)BESS PCS (Grid-following & Grid-forming)EV Chargers (AC & DC Fast)Electrolyser Power SuppliesC&I and Utility scaleEstablish platform-based designs to enable reuse across power levels and applications.Own system-level requirements: efficiency, power density, reliability, safety, grid compliance.2. Engineering Execution & Technical GovernanceLead multi-disciplinary engineering teams of Electrical and Mechanical, System control EngineeringDefine engineering standards, design guidelines, and review mechanisms.Own design reviews, technical risk management, and design trade-off decisions.Ensure DFMEA, PFMEA, and functional safety concepts are embedded early.3. Product Development & Lifecycle OwnershipOwn complete product lifecycle:Concept → Architecture → Prototype → Validation → Certification → Production → Field supportImplement V-Model / Stage-Gate / APQP product development processes.Drive design for manufacturability (DFM), cost (DFC), and serviceability (DFS).Lead cost-down, value engineering, and platform reuse initiatives.Exp with TOT ( Technology of Transfer) and TOP (Transfer of Production)4. Compliance, Standards & CertificationEnsure compliance with:Grid Codes: IEC, IEEE, ULSafety: IEC 62109, UL 1741, IEC 61851EMC/EMI: IEC 61000 seriesFunctional Safety: IEC 61508 (where applicable)Interface with certification agencies (UL, TÜV, Intertek).Own system-level validation strategies and test coverage.5. Manufacturing, Quality & Field ReliabilityPartner with manufacturing for NPI, ramp-up, and yield improvement.Lead field failure analysis, root cause investigations, and corrective actions.Drive reliability engineering and accelerated life testing.Enable localization and second-source strategies with supply chain.6. Business, Customer & Stakeholder EngagementAct as technical interface in customer interactions, RFQs, and pre-sales.Align product strategy with market needs, cost targets, and revenue goals.Mentor senior technical leaders and build long-term engineering capability.Collaborate with Product Management, Sales, Operations, and Service teams.Key KPIsTime-to-market adherenceProduct efficiency, reliability & cost targetsCertification success rateField failure rate (PPM)Platform reuse and engineering productivityEducationBE / BTech in Electrical / Power ElectronicsMTech / PhD preferredExperience18–22+ years in power electronics product and system developmentProven leadership across high-power Solar inverter, PCS, Electrolyser and Ev Charger product in MW scale RangeExperience with global product deployment and certificationShould have handed team of 25-50 EngineeringShould have experience of product/System Engineering and advanced development.Core Technical CompetenciesConverter and inverter system design (kW–MW)Grid-tied and standalone systemsSiC / IGBT device applicationControl algorithms & DSP/FPGA platformsThermal, EMC, and reliability engineering