Lead - Electrical Engineering

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

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro is seeking a senior Lead - Electrical Engineering for Power Electronics Product & Systems in Bengaluru. You will provide strategic and hands-on leadership in electrical and power electronics architecture, design validation, and industrialization across AC-DC, DC-DC, DC-AC, and bidirectional platforms for Solar, BESS/PCS, EV Chargers, electrolyser, and industrial power conversion businesses.

You will lead teams across Electrical Systems, Product Development, and Interface with

Qualifications

• 15–25+ years in electrical and power electronics product development.
• Strong background in high-power converter and inverter systems (kW–MW).
• Experience taking products from concept to mass production.

Responsibilities

• Define electrical system architecture for Solar Inverters, BESS PCS, EV Chargers, and electrolyser power supplies.
• Lead power electronics, electrical systems engineering teams and product development activities.
• Own complete electrical engineering lifecycle: requirements to production support; implement V-Model/Stage-Gate/APQP.

Skills

Electrical architecture

Power electronics

Systems engineering

DFMEA PFMEA

APQP/V-Model

Education

BE/BTech in Electrical/EEE

MTech/PhD preferred

Tools

SAP

PLM

Job description

Lead -Electrical Engineering- Power Electronics Product & SystemsRole PurposeProvide strategic and hands-on leadership for electrical and power electronics engineering, owning product and system architecture, detailed electrical design, validation, and industrialization of high-power conversion systems across AC-DC, DC-DC, DC-AC, and bidirectional platforms suitable for Solar, BESS/PCS, EV Chargers, Electrolysers, and Industrial Power Conversion businesses.Key Responsibilities

• Electrical & System Architecture LeadershipDefine electrical system architecture for:Solar Inverters (String & Central)BESS Power Conversion Systems (PCS)EV Chargers (AC, DC Fast & Ultra-Fast)Electrolyser Power SuppliesOwn electrical specifications: voltage/current levels, isolation, grounding, protection, efficiency, and reliability.Lead adoption of SiC / IGBT / GaN devices and advanced topologies (NPC, ANPC, AFE, DAB, LLC).Ensure grid compatibility, harmonic performance, and fault-ride-through capability.
• Product Engineering & ExecutionLead and mentor teams covering:Power Electronics, Electrical Systems EngineeringInterface with Mechanical, Control & Embedded SoftwareLead Product developmentOwn Engineering Process from Electrical BOM , Engineering drawingEstablish electrical design guidelines, review processes, and technical governance.Drive design trade-offs balancing cost, performance, reliability, and manufacturability.Ensure DFMEA, PFMEA, and safety analysis are integral to development.Own End to
• Product Development Lifecycle OwnershipOwn complete electrical engineering lifecycle:Requirements → Architecture → Detailed Design → Prototype → Validation → Certification → Production supportImplement V-Model / Stage-Gate / APQP processes.Drive platform-based product development for scalability and reuse.Lead value engineering and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Compliance, Standards & CertificationEnsure compliance with applicable standards:Solar & PCS: IEC 62109, IEC 61727, IEEE 1547, UL 1741EV Chargers: IEC 61851, IEC 62196, ISO 15118EMC/EMI: IEC 61000 seriesFunctional Safety: IEC 61508 (where applicable)Interface with UL, TÜV, Intertek, and grid authorities.Own electrical validation strategy, test coverage, and certification success.
• Manufacturing, Quality & Field ReliabilitySupport NPI, pilot builds, and production ramp-up.Lead electrical failure analysis, field issue RCA, and corrective actions.Drive reliability engineering, and accelerated life testing.Collaborate with supply chain for vendor qualification and second sourcing.
• Business & Stakeholder EngagementInterface with customer, partner, and regulatory discussions.Support pre-sales, technical proposals, and customer customizations.Align engineering priorities with business strategy, cost targets, and delivery timelines.Build and retain a high-performance electrical engineering organization.Key KPIsElectrical design quality & first-pass successTime-to-marketCost and efficiency targetsCertification success rateField failure rate (PPM)EducationBE / BTech in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics EngineeringMTech / PhD preferredExperience15-25+ years in electrical & power electronics product developmentStrong background in high-power converter and inverter systems (kW-MW)Experience taking products from concept to mass productionElectrical Design, Systems Engineering, Advanced DevelopmentKnowledge of SAP, PLM and Other Engineering tools.