Job Title: Group Lead – eMobility Power Electronics / EV Traction.

Location : Bangalore. As a Group Lead, you will own the end-to-end development of EV power electronics subsystems (OBC, DC-DC, PDU, and drivetrain inverter) aligned to OEM requirements, APQP processes, and automotive compliance standards. This role demands robust customer-facing technical leadership, design ownership, and production readiness focus (cost, quality, scalability).

Key Responsibilities Customer & Requirements Management Act as primary technical interface with OEM customers Analyse and cascade:

System requirements (SRD) Hardware/software requirements (HRD/SWRS) Handle change requests, RFQs, and technical negotiations System Architecture & Platform Strategy Define scalable platforms for:

OBC (7kW–22kW, single/three-phase) DC-DC (bi-directional, HV-LV) PDU (400V / 800V ) Traction inverter systems Drive platform reuse strategy across OEM programs Cost vs performance vs manufacturability Detailed Power Electronics Design Lead design of:

PFC + LLC / Phase-shift full bridge OBC Dual Active Bridge DC-DC HV distribution & protection systems (PDU) Component Selection:

SiC MOSFETs / IGBTs Gate drivers, DC-link capacitors Magnetics (planar + ferrite optimization) Ensure:

Efficiency targets (>95–97%) Power density and thermal limits Electric Drive & Inverter Integration Define:

Inverter topology (2-level / 3-level) Motor compatibility (PMSM, induction) Oversee:

Control algorithms (FOC, MTPA, field weakening) Align with OEM motor & vehicle integration teams ASIL-Compliant Development Ensure compliance with:

Automotive ASIL (ASIL Level 2/3) Define and review:

System, hardware, and software work products Participate in:

Process audits and assessments Functional Safety Ownership Lead safety lifecycle per:

ISO 26262 Activities include

HARA, FSC, TSC DFMEA / FMEDA Safety concept & ASIL decomposition Implement diagnostics and fault-tolerant architectures Validation,



Verification & Compliance Define and execute:

DVP&R; (Design Verification Plan & Report) Ensure compliance with:

EMI/EMC (CISPR 25, ISO 11452) Environmental (ISO 16750) Support:

Vehicle-level validation with OEMs Industrialization & Manufacturing Readiness Work closely with:

Manufacturing engineering Supplier quality teams Ensure:

DFM / DFA / DFT compliance Support:

SOP readiness Line bring-up and ramp-up Supplier & Component Management Interface with:

Semiconductor vendors (SiC/GaN) Magnetics and capacitor suppliers Conduct:

Technical reviews and qualification Drive:

Cost reduction (VA/VE activities) Program Leadership Lead cross-functional teams:

Hardware, software, mechanical, validation Track:

Milestones (APQP, PPAP readiness) Manage:

Risks, issues, and escalations Required Qualifications Education Bachelor’s / Master’s in Electrical / Power Electronics / Automotive Engineering Experience 12–18 years in automotive or EV Tier-1 domain Proven experience in complete product development life cycle- from requirement to production.

Experience working directly with OEMs (e.g., Tata, Mahindra, global OEMs) Technical Expertise Power electronics:

OBC, DC-DC, inverter design High voltage systems:

400V / 800V (1500V is a plus) Control systems:

Motor control, converter control Simulation tools:

MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, PSIM Process & Standards Strong experience in:

ISO 26262 APQP / PPAP / V-cycle development Knowledge of:

ISO 21434 (preferred) Tools Design: Altium / Cadence Simulation: PLECS / MATLAB Safety analysis: Medini / ANSYS Soft Skills Strong OEM-facing communication Technical decision-making under constraints Leadership across global teams KPIs On-time delivery aligned to OEM milestones First-time-right design (low re-spin rate) ASPICE & safety audit success Cost vs RFQ target achievement Warranty/field failure rate (PPM targets) Reporting Structure Reports to: Head R and D Power Electronics Interfaces with:

OEM engineering teams Internal product and program managers Supplier

📌 Group Lead - eMobility Power Electronics /EV Traction (Bengaluru)
🏢 Larsen u0026 Toubro
📍 Bengaluru