Principal Engineer Electrical & Electronics

Vertiv; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Principal Engineer in Electrical Systems Engineering based in India, Maharashtra. This role involves leading the design and development of 1-phase power products, requiring strong technical expertise and excellent mentoring skills.

The successful candidate will have over 15 years of experience in core product development, focusing on power electronics and circuit design. The position includes responsibility for system architectures, product lifecycle management, and collaboration across various teams.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of core product development experience in power electronics.
• Proficient in design and validation testing.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and testing standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of power electronics circuits.
• Define system architectures for power management.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve integration issues.

Skills

1-phase power system engineering

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Electrical circuit design

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/electronic/Power Electronics engineering

Tools

MATLAB

PSIM

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Principal Engineer, Electrical Systems Engineering

The Principal Engineer, Electrical Systems Engineering is responsible for the design and development of 1‑phase power products. This role requires strong technical knowledge, as well as excellent coaching skills to guide and mentor team members. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of electrical engineering principles, experience with 1‑phase power, systems engineering background, and an understanding of printed circuit board design and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of advanced power electronics circuits, including converters, inverters, and power supplies.
• Conduct feasibility studies and simulations to optimize designs, ensuring efficiency, performance, and reliability.
• Define system architectures for power conversion and energy management systems, including power distribution, protection, and control strategies.
• Ensure seamless integration of power electronics with other subsystems (e.g., mechanical, thermal, and control systems).
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (software, mechanical, systems engineering) to define system‑level requirements and resolve any integration issues.
• Utilize simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, PSpice, LTspice) for circuit design, system modeling, and performance analysis.
• Conduct rigorous testing, troubleshooting, and fault analysis to ensure high reliability and performance under operational conditions.
• Establish test plans, procedures, and protocols for functional, environmental, and regulatory compliance testing.
• Provide technical leadership to junior engineers and interdisciplinary teams, offering guidance on best practices, design principles, and troubleshooting.
• Review designs and provide constructive feedback to ensure quality, innovation, and adherence to engineering standards.
• Oversee the entire product lifecycle of power electronics systems, from concept through design, validation, production, and maintenance.
• Work closely with product managers, R&D teams, and external stakeholders (e.g., suppliers, customers) to understand requirements and deliver solutions that meet business and technical needs.
• Participate in the creation of project timelines, budgets, and resource plans.
• Conduct research on emerging technologies in power electronics, including wide bandgap semiconductors, energy storage, and power conversion techniques.
• Lead innovation efforts in areas such as energy efficiency, miniaturization, and system reliability.
• Identify opportunities to patent new technologies or techniques, contributing to the company’s intellectual property portfolio.
• Ensure that designs meet safety standards (e.g., UL, IEC, CE) and environmental regulations (e.g., RoHS, REACH).
• Lead by example in continuous improvement, best practices, and process documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/electronic/Power Electronics engineering; a master’s or PhD is a plus but not required.
• 15+ years of core product development experience mainly in power electronics.
• Strong in‑depth knowledge of the full product design cycle and the engineering disciplines.
• 1‑phase power system engineering.
• Engineering and design validation testing.
• In‑depth knowledge of electrical circuit design and PCB layout.
• Root cause analysis.
• Familiar with MATLAB/PSIM simulation and HIL systems.
• Familiar with regulatory and safety standards and testing (UL, IEC, DOE, etc.).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to summarize and communicate complex technical topics quickly to a broad range of people, including non‑technical and leadership audiences.
• Fluent English language skills a plus but not required.

Travel as required, domestic and international.

About The Team

Work Authorization: This position requires legal authorization to work in the United States. Sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, will not be provided. Individuals holding temporary visas such as E, F‑1, H‑1, H‑2, L, B, J, or TN are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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