Product Validation Engineer

Division

R&D

Department

EV Electronics

Level

L3

Functional Area

EV Electronics Design

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Job Title

Product Validation Engineer

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Reporting

Functional reporting to Div Manager, R&D – Electronics

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Background

i) Educational Qualification

Essential: B.E/ B Tech in Electrical/Electronics, M Tech in Electrical/Electronics/Reliability is preferred ; Min. 70% score required at all levels of education

ii) Experience

Minimum: 6

Maximum: 10

iii) Age Limit

Minimum: 27

Maximum: 34

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Job Role & Responsibilities

Role: Product Validation Engineer

Technical/ Functional:

Design and optimize motor controllers, DC-DC converters (buck, boost, flyback, forward, LLC resonant, etc.), VCU, Charger, BMS etc. Develop inverter power stages, including 2-level, 3-level, and multilevel topologies with MOSFETs, IGBTs, SiC/GaN devices. Optimize gate driver circuits, dead-time control, and protection mechanisms for reliable and efficient switching. Perform stability analysis, transient response testing, and loop compensation design for closed-loop converters. Ensure high power density, efficiency optimization, and EMI/EMC mitigation. Design multi-layer PCBs for power electronics applications, ensuring optimized trace routing, creepage/clearance compliance, ensuring minimal parasitic and optimal switching performance and thermal dissipation. Conduct worst-case circuit analysis (WCCA), Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), and Hardware Safety Analysis. Review schematics, layouts, and component selections with a focus on electrical design quality and robustness for EV controllers. Perform detailed simulations, worst-case analysis, signal/power integrity analysis, stress analysis and FMECA. Identify potential design risks and ensure mitigations are in place before release/validation. Ensure DFM (Design for Manufacturability), DFA (Design for Assembly) and DFT (Design for Test) principles are incorporated. Conduct structured peer reviews and generate design review reports. Ensure all designs meet automotive standards for EMI/EMC, thermal performance, reliability requirements and functional safety.

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Competency Requirements

Behavioural:

Own the first-time right philosophy by preventing design escapes to production Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Serves as an effective team player with the capability to lead and mentor a group of engineers. Anticipates challenges, takes proactive actions, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement. Creates and maintains comprehensive technical documentation, including design calculations. Encourages innovation in technology and cost optimization, promoting intellectual property (IP) generation within the team. Possesses the ability to transform concepts into practical, real-world solutions. Communicates effectively with team members, peers, suppliers, and senior leadership. Collaborates seamlessly with cross-functional teams to develop innovative and impactful solutions.

Specific expertise required for functional area:

Knowledgeable about electric vehicle standards and regulations, including ISO 26262 for functional safety, CISPR for EMC compliance, and familiar with the automotive product development process. Strong fundamentals in analog/digital/mixed-signal electronics design Strong understanding of DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) methodology. Proven experience in product validation, preferably in the automotive industry. Develop comprehensive test plans and protocols based on product specifications, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. Coordinate and conduct validation tests on vehicle components, systems, and assemblies, including but not limited to signal integrity, durability, electrical, and functional testing. Identify, document, and report any issues or anomalies discovered during validation testing and collaborate with design team to implement corrective actions. Collaborate with CFT, suppliers, vendors, and external testing agencies to ensure timely completion of validation activities and adherence to project timelines. Hands-on experience with various testing methodologies and equipment used in automotive validation (e.g., environmental chambers, data acquisition systems, etc.). Proficiency in various simulation tools (SIMetrix, LTSpice, PLECS, PSIM, MATLAB/Simulink, Ansys Maxwell etc.) Knowledge of thermal, EMC, Signal and power integrity analysis Strong understanding of DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) methodology. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Utilize test equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition tools to collect and analyse test data effectively. Proficient in using common laboratory equipment, such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeter, network analysers, and spectrum analysers. Strong documentation skills to create validation reports, compliance records, and audit-ready evidence.

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Likely Sources

Bosch, Philips, Continental, Honeywell, Hella, GE, Cummins, Eaton, Ather, Tata Technologies, ZF, Valeo, Matter Motor, Knorr Bremse, Aptiv, KPIT etc.

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