Design Engineer

L&T Technology Services Limited; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

L&T Technology Services Limited in Illinois seeks an experienced Design Engineer 5 to lead advanced power electronics and EV electrification initiatives. You will own concepts, simulations, prototypes, validation, and launch for high‑power charging systems and motor drives.

Responsibilities include NPI/NTI programs, cross‑functional leadership across hardware/software/validation, and ensuring compliance with safety and international standards.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years engineering experience.
• 3–4 years hands-on in power electronics.
• EV charger development experience.
• Product lifecycle ownership from concept to launch.

Responsibilities

• Lead NPI/NTI programs for advanced electrification products.
• Drive design of high-power EV charging systems (CCS/MCS).
• Translate VOC into technical specifications.
• Own end-to-end development from concept to launch.
• Work on power electronics: DC-DC, inverters, motor drives, power supplies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across hardware, software, validation, purchasing, safety, compliance.
• Develop DFMEA, PFMEA, TBRA and risk mitigation plans.
• Plan, execute verification and validation activities.

Skills

NPI leadership

Power electronics

Cross-functional lead

EV charging

Supplier management

Validation & testing

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelors/Masters in EE or ME

Tools

ECAD tools

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Design Engineer 5 with strong expertise in Power Electronics and EV Electrification to lead the design, development, and execution of advanced electrification products. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with power electronics systems, EV chargers, converters, inverters, and motor drives, along with proven ownership of products from concept and simulation through prototype, validation, and launch.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Technology Introduction (NTI) programs for advanced electrification products.
• Drive design and development of high-power EV charging systems, including CCS chargers, MCS chargers, battery management systems, and MCS receptacle boxes.
• Gather customer requirements, conduct Voice of Customer (VOC) activities, and translate business needs into technical product specifications.
• Own end-to-end product development activities, from concept, simulation, and prototyping through design, validation, commissioning, and launch.
• Work on power electronics components and systems, including DC-DC converters, inverters, motor drives, and power supplies.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking, technical evaluations, and product feasibility studies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across hardware, software, validation, field support, purchasing, product safety, and compliance.
• Manage supplier selection, technical evaluations, and supplier development activities.
• Perform risk assessments and develop DFMEA, PFMEA, TBRA, and other risk mitigation plans.
• Develop product requirements in accordance with applicable international standards and industry regulations.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute product verification and validation activities.
• Support product commissioning, field deployment, troubleshooting, and technical issue resolution.
• Drive continuous product improvement (CPI) and resolve NPI-related technical issues.
• Ensure product performance, reliability, safety, and compliance throughout the development lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• 8–10+ years of overall engineering experience.
• Minimum 3–4 years of recent hands‑on experience in Power Electronics.
• Strong experience in power electronics design and development, including converters, inverters, motor drives, or power supplies.
• 1–2 years of experience in EV electrification, particularly EV charger development.
• 1–2 years of exposure to EV charging industry standards and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience managing products from simulation and design through prototyping, validation, and product launch.
• Experience with DFMEA, PFMEA, TBRA, and product risk assessments.
• Strong cross-functional team coordination and technical leadership skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with high-power CCS and MCS charging systems.
• Knowledge of Battery Management Systems (BMS), battery modules, packs, and strings.
• Familiarity with UL, CSA, IEC, electrical safety, environmental, and EMC standards.
• Experience in NPI, NTI, supplier management, and product commissioning.