Product Development Engineer

Grundfos GmbH; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 2,200,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

Volunteer leave (3 days)

On-demand training and development

Job summary

Grundfos GmbH is seeking a Product Development Engineer to drive end-to-end hardware design for electronic controllers, VFDs, and power-drive systems across next-generation platforms.

You will architect robust electronics, develop schematics/PCB layouts, perform simulations, and lead system-level design with a focus on safety and reliability in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering or Electronics Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in hardware design within the power electronics domain, including power supply and inverter designs.
• Proficiency in PADS schematic and PCB design tools, with experience in hardware communication interfaces (RS232, RS485, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB).
• Strong knowledge of control system design (PID), motor control theory (Induction/PMSM/FOC), and interfacing power electronics devices.

Responsibilities

• Select and architect microcontroller platforms (8/16/32-bit) and design robust electronics architecture for controllers, VFDs, soft-starters, and power-drive systems.
• Develop schematics and PCB layouts using PADS/Altium, and perform circuit simulation using PSPICE, LT-SPICE, or MATLAB Simulink.
• Lead system-level design including magnetics design, thermal calculations, switching/conduction loss analysis, and EMI/EMC design considerations.
• Execute Design FMEA, MTBF analysis, and ensure compliance with safety standards for safety-critical product development.
• Perform board-level testing, system integration, fault finding, and coordinate with firmware teams during code development and validation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, software, and third-party test labs to meet product requirements and certifications.

Skills

Embedded controller design

Power electronics

Analytical skills

Circuit analysis

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Tools

PADS

Altium

PSPICE

LT-SPICE

MATLAB Simulink

Job description

As our new Product Development Engineer, you will be driving end-to-end hardware design and development of electronic controllers, VFDs, and power-drive systems for Grundfos's next-generation product platforms. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

What you will be doing

As a key part of the PD WU Controls team, you'll create impact by Architecting robust, safety-critical electronics solutions that power sustainable water systems serving millions of people worldwide..

Your main responsibilities include

• Select and architect microcontroller platforms (8/16/32-bit) and design robust electronics architecture for controllers, VFDs, soft-starters, and power-drive systems
• Develop schematics and PCB layouts using PADS/Altium, and perform circuit simulation using PSPICE, LT-SPICE, or MATLAB Simulink
• Lead system-level design including magnetics design, thermal calculations, switching/conduction loss analysis, and EMI/EMC design considerations
• Execute Design FMEA, MTBF analysis, and ensure compliance with safety standards for safety-critical product development
• Perform board-level testing, system integration, fault finding, and coordinate with firmware teams during code development and validation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, software, and third-party test labs to meet product requirements and certifications

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you are a hands-on power electronics hardware engineer with deep expertise in embedded controller design, strong analytical skills, and a drive to deliver reliable, scalable product platforms in an agile environment. We would also imagine that you have:

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering or Electronics Engineering
• 7+ years of experience in hardware design within the power electronics domain, including power supply and inverter designs
• Proficiency in PADS schematic and PCB design tools, with experience in hardware communication interfaces (RS232, RS485, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB)
• Strong knowledge of control system design (PID), motor control theory (Induction/PMSM/FOC), and interfacing power electronics devices

It is a plus if you also

• Experience with system design and modelling in SaberRD or MATLAB Simulink
• Knowledge of safety-critical product development standards and third-party certification processes
• Experience managing multiple concurrent development projects in an agile environment

Why you will love working here

• A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support.
• Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities.
• Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.
• Access to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programmes to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

We are inclusive!

We are inclusive! Celebrating and valuing our differences helps us see possibilities where others can't. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all abilities, experiences, and backgrounds.

Workplace: Hybrid (office and home-working)

Grundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.

An inclusive team

We believe that the key to a work environment, where employees thrive and grow, is our ability to celebrate and value our differences in background, experiences and perspectives. In our recruitment process we welcome all professional people without consideration of age, colour, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ethnicity or religion.

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