Manager - PCS

Adani Group; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group in Ahmedabad seeks a Lead PCS engineer to drive design, development, integration and optimization of power conversion systems for BESS, renewables and grid-connected power electronics projects.

You will define architectures, perform MATLAB/Simulink/PLECS simulations, develop control strategies for charging/discharging, protection and thermal management, and mentor PCS engineers while ensuring compliance with IEC, IEEE and regional grid codes.

Qualifications

• Educational qualifications include BE/BTech in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• MTech/ME in Power Electronics or Power Systems is an added advantage.
• PhD in Power Electronics or Power Systems will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of PCS/Inverter systems for BESS applications.
• Define system architecture, electrical topology, and component selection for power converters.
• Develop technical specifications and engineering requirements for PCS products.
• Drive innovation in converter technologies, power density improvement, efficiency enhancement, and cost optimization.
• Review and approve engineering designs, calculations, and technical documentation.
• System Design & Development - Design and validate bidirectional converters, DC-DC converters, and grid-tied inverter systems.
• Perform electrical system modeling and simulations using MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, PSCAD, or similar tools.
• Develop control strategies for power conversion, grid synchronization, battery charging/discharging, and energy management.
• Design and optimize protection systems, thermal management, EMI/EMC mitigation, and fault handling mechanisms.
• Integration & Validation - Lead PCS integration with Battery Management Systems (BMS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), SCADA, and Grid Systems.
• Define validation plans, testing protocols, and performance verification procedures.
• Support Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), FAT, and SAT.
• Analyze system performance data and implement corrective actions.
• Compliance & Standards - Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, UL, CE, and regional grid code requirements.
• Coordinate certification and regulatory approval activities.
• Conduct technical risk assessments and reliability analysis.
• Stakeholder Management - Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, firmware, software, and system engineering teams.
• Interact with customers, suppliers, consultants, and certification agencies.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and support to engineers within the PCS team.

Skills

Power Electronics

Grid-Tied Inverters

PCS Architecture

Bidirectional Converter Design

Education

BE/BTech in Electrical Engineering

MTech in Power Electronics or Power Systems (advantage)

PhD in Power Electronics or Power Systems (advantage)

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PLECS

PSCAD

Job description

Purpose/Objective

• The Lead PCS will be responsible for the design, development, integration, validation, and optimization of Power Conversion Systems for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), renewable energy applications, and grid-connected power electronics solutions.
• The role involves leading technical development activities, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and grid regulations.

Key Responsibilities of Role

• Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership - Lead the design and development of PCS/Inverter systems for BESS applications.
• Define system architecture, electrical topology, and component selection for power converters.
• Develop technical specifications and engineering requirements for PCS products.
• Drive innovation in converter technologies, power density improvement, efficiency enhancement, and cost optimization.
• Review and approve engineering designs, calculations, and technical documentation.
• System Design & Development - Design and validate bidirectional converters, DC-DC converters, and grid-tied inverter systems.
• Perform electrical system modeling and simulations using MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, PSCAD, or similar tools.
• Develop control strategies for power conversion, grid synchronization, battery charging/discharging, and energy management.
• Design and optimize protection systems, thermal management, EMI/EMC mitigation, and fault handling mechanisms.
• Integration & Validation - Lead PCS integration with Battery Management Systems (BMS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), SCADA, and Grid Systems.
• Define validation plans, testing protocols, and performance verification procedures.
• Support Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
• Analyze system performance data and implement corrective actions.
• Compliance & Standards - Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, UL, CE, and regional grid code requirements.
• Coordinate certification and regulatory approval activities.
• Conduct technical risk assessments and reliability analysis.
• Stakeholder Management - Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, firmware, software, and system engineering teams.
• Interact with customers, suppliers, consultants, and certification agencies.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and support to engineers within the PCS team.

Technical Competencies

• Power Electronics Converter Design,Grid-Tied Inverters & PCS Architecture,Bidirectional Converter Design,MATLAB/Simulink

Qualifications and Experience

• Educational Qualification - B.
• E.
• /B.
• Tech/M.
• E.
• /M.
• Tech in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, or related discipline.
• Ph.
• D.
• in Power Electronics or Power Systems will be an added advantage.