Sr.Control & Application SW Engineer (Power Electronics)

Larsen & Toubro; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro is seeking a Sr. Control & Application Software Lead to design, develop, and lead embedded control solutions for power electronics products and systems, including converters, inverters, EV chargers, and traction drives.

You will guide control algorithms, real‑time firmware, and system integration across diverse applications. The role emphasizes MATLAB/Simulink modeling, real‑time optimization, and collaboration with product teams to meet reliability and certification

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering / Power Electronics / Control Systems / Embedded Systems.
• 5–9+ years of experience in power electronics control software.
• Strong understanding of control theory, power converter topologies and embedded systems.
• Experience with debugging tools (JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement control algorithms for DC-DC converters and inverters.
• Lead embedded firmware development in C/C++ for MCUs/DSPs.
• Coordinate system integration, HIL/SIL testing, and validation activities.
• Customize control strategies for EVs, solar/wind/storage applications.
• Ensure documentation and compliance with relevant standards.

Skills

Control theory

Power converter topologies

Embedded systems

C/C++

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Power Electronics

Embedded Systems

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

JTAG

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

Sr. Control & Application Software (Power Electronics)

We are looking for a highly skilled Control & Application Software Lead to design, develop, and lead embedded control solutions for advanced power electronics Products and systems such as converters, inverters, EV chargers , Traction drive chain, Solar /Grid connected Inverters , PCS ..etc

This role involves control algorithm development, embedded software leadership, and system-level integration, ensuring high performance, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

Control Algorithm Development

• Design and implement control algorithms for:
  • DC-DC converters
  • AC -DC /DC-AC inverters
  • Motor control (FOC, sensorless control)
• Product level - Control Architecture development
• Develop and validate control strategies (PID, state‑space, adaptive control, etc.)
• Perform modeling and simulation using tools like MATLAB/Simulink

Embedded Software Development

• Lead development of embedded firmware in C/C++ for microcontrollers/DSPs
• Implement real‑time control loops, PWM generation, ADC interfacing, and protection logic
• Optimize code for performance, memory, and real‑time constraints

System Integration & Testing

• Integrate control software with hardware systems
• Perform Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HIL) and Software‑in‑the‑Loop (SIL) testing
• Debug and troubleshoot system‑level issues
• Support validation, certification, and field testing

Application Development

• Customize control strategies for specific applications:
  • Electric vehicles (EV)
  • Renewable energy (solar inverters, Wind, storage systems)
  • Rail , ON/OFF road Traction Drive chain
  • Industrial drives and automation
• Work closely with customers or product teams for requirement definition

Documentation & Compliance

• Prepare technical documentation (design specs, test reports)
• Ensure compliance with standards (IEC, ISO, automotive SPICE if applicable)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in:
  • Electrical Engineering / Power Electronics / Control Systems / Embedded Systems
• 5–9+ years of experience in power electronics control software
• Strong understanding of:
  • Control theory
  • Power converter topologies
  • Embedded systems
• Debugging tools (JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers)

Good-to-Have

• Auto-code generation (Embedded Coder)
• Communication protocols (CAN, SPI, UART, Ethernet)
• Digital power control techniques
• FPGA basics (optional)
• Knowledge of EV systems / BMS / charging systems

Preferred Experience

• Experience in:
  • Solar inverters / grid-tied systems
  • PCS
  • EV charger
  • EV powertrains / chargers
  • Industrial motor drives
• Exposure to certification and compliance processes