Lead Engineer - EMI/EMC

Eaton; Maharashtra; Hybrid; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Performance bonus

Job summary

Eaton in India seeks a Lead Engineer (EMI/EMC Simulation) to spearhead EMC simulation capability across multiple product platforms. You will develop advanced methodologies, improve correlation accuracy, and mentor engineers in electromagnetic analysis.

You will collaborate with electronics hardware, PCB layout, and product teams to influence architecture, identify EMC risks early, and drive the Analysis First development strategy.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8–12 years in Electromagnetics/EMI-EMC or Power Electronics with leadership experience.
• Proven ability to define simulation methodologies and mentor engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead EMI/EMC simulation initiatives across product lines.
• Develop and standardize simulation methodologies and workflows.
• Drive design decisions to mitigate EMC risks early in development.
• Mentor engineers in electromagnetics and simulation best practices.
• Collaborate with hardware, PCB, mechanical, and test teams to integrate EMC requirements.

Skills

Electromagnetic Theory

Maxwell’s Equations

Radiated Emissions

Conducted Emissions

Radiated Immunity

Conducted Immunity

Power Electronics

PCB Design for EMC

EMC Standards

EMC Lab Testing

Mentoring

Technical Roadmaps

Education

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS HFSS

Siwave

Q3D

CST Studio Suite

Simplorer

Twin Builder

Job description

What You’ll Do

The Lead Engineer (EMI/EMC Simulation) will serve as the technical leader for EMC simulation and electromagnetics analysis across multiple product platforms and businesses. The primary responsibility of this role is to establish and drive EMI/EMC simulation capability by developing advanced simulation methodologies, improving correlation accuracy, enabling simulation-driven product development, and mentoring engineers in advanced electromagnetic analysis. The incumbent will collaborate with electronics hardware, power electronics, PCB layout & Product development teams to influence product architecture decisions, identify EMC risks early, and strengthen the Analysis First development strategy.

Technical Leadership & Technology Development

• Lead EMI/EMC technology development initiatives across multiple product lines and businesses focusing more on conducted & radiated immunity predictions.
• Define and deploy EMI/EMC engineering methodologies, simulation workflows, design guidelines, and best practices.
• Own the technical roadmap for EMI/EMC simulation capabilities and analysis tools.
• Drive Design for EMC philosophy during product architecture, circuit design, packaging, and PCB layout phases.
• Research, evaluate, and implement emerging EMC technologies, simulation approaches, and industry best practices.

EMI/EMC Simulation Leadership

• Lead EMI/EMC simulations for power electronics, PCB assemblies, magnetic components, and electromechanical systems to identify compliance risks early in product development.
• Develop and standardize electromagnetic simulation methodologies, modeling practices, and design optimization approaches using industry-standard tools.
• Evaluate emissions and immunity performance, driving design decisions and recommending effective EMC mitigation strategies.
• Lead model validation, simulation-to-test correlation, and continuous improvement of prediction accuracy and simulation fidelity.
• Collaborate with hardware, PCB, mechanical, power electronics, and test teams to integrate EMC requirements early and minimize design iterations.
• Develop reusable workflows, templates, guidelines, and validation frameworks to promote simulation-driven EMC design across the organization.
• Resolve complex EMC challenges through physics-based analysis, virtual prototyping, root‑cause investigations, and simulation‑driven recommendations.
• Drive continuous improvement of simulation capabilities and serve as the technical authority for electromagnetic modeling, analysis quality, and virtual validation across development programs.

Cross‑Functional Technical Leadership

• Lead technical reviews and influence key product architecture decisions.
• Support product teams in developing EMC compliance strategies and resolving complex EMC challenges throughout the product lifecycle.
• Interpret and apply EMC standards including IEC, CISPR, FCC, MIL‑STD, DO‑160 and other applicable standards.
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate EMC risks across multiple development programs.

Capability Building, Mentoring & Innovation

• Mentor and coach engineers and senior engineers in electromagnetics, EMI/EMC simulation, and problem‑solving methodologies.
• Develop design guidelines, best practices, reusable simulation assets, and technical training material.
• Drive innovation through patents, invention disclosures, technical papers, and technology proposals.
• Participate in technical forums, conferences, university collaborations, and knowledge‑sharing initiatives.
• Contribute to the long‑term growth of the organization’s EMI/EMC simulation competency and technical excellence.

Qualifications

Education: Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Power Electronics, Electromagnetics, or a related discipline.

Experience: 8–12 years of experience in Electromagnetics, EMI/EMC Engineering, EMC Simulation, or Power Electronics. Demonstrated experience in leading complex technical initiatives, defining simulation methodologies, and mentoring engineers.

Skills

• Strong fundamentals in Electromagnetic Theory and Maxwell’s Equations.
• Deep understanding of Radiated Emissions, Conducted Emissions, Radiated Immunity, and Conducted Immunity.
• Strong knowledge of power electronics topologies and magnetic component design and characterization.
• Expertise with ANSYS HFSS, SIwave, Q3D, CST Studio Suite, Simplorer/Twin Builder, or equivalent tools.
• Strong understanding of PCB Design for EMC principles.
• Knowledge of EMC filter design, grounding, shielding, filtering, and mitigation techniques.
• Understanding of EMC standards and certification requirements.
• Exposure to EMC laboratory testing and compliance activities.
• Experience with VNA, Bode100, Spectrum Analyzers, EMI Receivers, Near‑Field Probes and similar equipment.
• Recognized technical expert in EMI/EMC simulation and electromagnetic analysis.
• Strong mentoring and coaching capabilities.
• Ability to define technical roadmaps and influence engineering strategy.
• Excellent critical thinking, risk assessment, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in ambiguity and drive clarity for teams.
• Excellent written, verbal, and stakeholder management skills.