Lead HW Engineer - MCU

PeopleStrong; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

L&T is seeking a Power Electronics Hardware Engineer to support the development of high-voltage EV drivetrain electronics. The role covers hardware design, component selection, schematic development, PCB coordination, prototype bring-up, and system integration for 400 V and 800 V platforms in Bangalore.

Ideal candidates have strong fundamentals in power electronics, HV EV systems, and analog/digital circuit design, with experience from concept to functional prototype within fast-paced EV product

Qualifications

• Total experience 3–10 years in power electronics hardware design, preferably EV/automotive.
• M.E./M.Tech in Power Electronics and Drives is required.
• Knowledge of HV EV systems, magnetics design, thermal/EMI design basics.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop hardware for 400V EV power electronics systems including MCU/Traction Inverter, PDU, OBC, DC-DC converter.
• Select high-voltage components (IGBT/SiC/MOSFET), gate drivers, capacitors, sensors and protection devices.
• Develop schematics, high-current layout, and ensure HV creepage/clearance and EMI/EMC compliance.
• Coordinate with PCB layout engineers and support prototype bring-up and testing.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software, motor, and vehicle integration teams.

Skills

Power electronics hardware design

HV EV systems

Schematic design

PCB layout coordination

Thermal management

Analog/digital circuits

Prototype bring-up

Education

MTech in Power Electronics and Drives

BTech

Tools

IGBT/SiC MOSFETs

Gate drivers

DC-DC converters

Job description

• DEIC-L&T Precision Engineering & Systems IC

Knowledge & Posting Location

CAN bus Embedded Embedded and System Software

Bachelor of Technology (BTech) & Master of Technology (MTech)

Job Description

Job Description: Power Electronics Engineer – EV DrivetrainsLocation: BangaloreExperience:7-10 years

About the RoleWe are looking for a Power Electronics Hardware Engineer to support the development of high-voltage EV drivetrain electronics for our X-in-1 integrated powertrain systems. The role involves hardware design, component selection, schematic development, PCB design coordination, prototype bring-up, validation support, and system integration for 400 V and 800 V EV power electronics platforms.The engineer will work on key subsystems such as the Motor Control Unit/Inverter, PDU, On-Board Charger, DC-DC Converter, DC bus architecture, gate driver circuits, sensing circuits, power supplies, protection circuits, and system-level hardware integration.This role is suitable for candidates with strong fundamentals in power electronics hardware design, EV high-voltage systems, analog/digital circuits, semiconductor devices, and product development from concept to functional prototype.

Roles and Responsibilities

Design and develop hardware for 400V EV power electronics systems including Motor Control Unit/Traction Inverter, Power Distribution Unit, On-Board Charger, DC-DC Converter, DC Bus interconnect architecture, X-in-1 system level integrationPerform detailed hardware architecture definition based on system requirements, vehicle requirements, power ratings, thermal limits, safety requirements, and packaging constraints.Select suitable components for high voltage EV applications, including IGBT/SiC/MOSFET, Gate Drivers, DC Link Capacitors, Sensors, Sensing circuits, contactors, fuses, magnetics, EMI/EMC filters, Busbars, etcCarry out component derating analysis and prepare design calculationsDevelop detailed schematics for power stages, gate drivers, sensing paths, auxiliary power supplies, protections, control cards, comm interfaces, HVIL and safety circuitsWork closely with PCB layout engineers for – high current layout, high voltage creepage and clearance, loop optimisations, EMI-EMC sensitive routing, isolation barriers, vias and copper balancing, groundings, etc.Carry out functional bring-up of prototype hardware boards and complete EV power electronics systems.Perform board level and subsystem level testing.Support integration testing with motor, gearbox, battery simulator, dyne, vehicle controller and BMS.Support integration of MCU, PDU, OBC, DC-DC, motor, gearbox, cooling system and control electronics into a compact X-in-1 EV drivetrain system.Support design reviews, schematic reviews, PCB reviews, prototype reviews and customer/OEM technical discussions.Coordinate with mechanical, thermal, software, motor, gearbox and vehicle integration teams.

Eligibility

Total experience – 3 to 10 years in power electronics hardware design, preferably in EV, automotive, industrial drives, chargers, DC-DC converters, motor controllers or high-voltage systems.M.E. / M.Tech in Power Electronics and Drives.The candidate should have knowledge of power electronics fundamentals, HV EV systems, components selection, magnetics design, schematics designs, thermal and electrical derating, EMI EMC design basic

Desired Skills

Understanding of automotive development processesExperience working with suppliers, semiconductor vendors and PCB manufacturersHands-on approach to hardware bring-up and debuggingWillingness to work in fast-paced EV product development environments

L&T Company Overview / About Us

L&T is a USD 30 billion Indian multinational engaged in EPC Projects, Hi-Tech Manufacturing, and Services, operating across multiple geographies. A strong, customer–focussed approach and the constant quest for top-class quality have enabled L&T to attain and sustain leadership in its major lines of business for eight decades.Given L&T’s capability in strategic electronics and leveraging its foray into semiconductor design and well-established capabilities in L&T Technology Services, the business is expanding its offerings to cover industrial electronic modules, products and systems in critical sectors of Power Electronics, Automotive Electronics, Industrial Robotics & Automation, Communication Platforms and Electronic Systems Design & Manufacturing (ESDM). The focus products under Automotive Electronics are ADAS, Electrification & Connectivity related products.