Lead Engineer

POSITION TITLE Lead Engineer Power Electronics REPORTS TO Senior Manager System Integration LOCATION Chennai-Ambattur Duties Responsibilities Oversee the design and development of high-performance power supplies for welding plasma systems focusing on power conversion AC DC DC DC DC AC Design robust and efficient power control circuits including inverter systems to deliver stable current and voltage for welding processes e g arc welding MIG MAG TIG Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety requirements for high-power systems Optimize power delivery systems for different welding processes ensuring reliability thermal management and operational efficiency Implement advanced control algorithms e g pulse-width modulation digital control to improve welding performance Continuously improve energy efficiency and power factor correction PFC to meet evolving market demands Lead R D efforts to explore new technologies in power electronics e g GaN SiC devices for the next generation of welding power supplies Drive innovation to reduce the size weight and cost of welding power supplies while increasing performance and durability Oversee system-level testing and validation of power electronics designs ensuring conformance to performance specifications Collaborate with test engineering teams to define validation protocols for thermal performance electromagnetic interference EMI and reliability Manage project timelines budgets and resource allocations ensuring on-time delivery of power electronics solutions Engage with stakeholders product managers customers to understand market needs and align project goals accordingly Ensure designs meet relevant standards and certifications e g CSA CE for industrial welding equipment Address power quality electromagnetic compatibility EMC and safety regulations in the product design process Lead and manage a team of power electronics engineers driving development from concept through production Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the team in the design and optimization of power systems for welding equipment Collaborate with cross-functional teams mechanical software systems engineering to integrate power electronics into the final product Lead and manage a team of power electronics engineers driving development from concept through production Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the team in the design and optimization of power systems for welding equipment Collaborate with cross-functional teams mechanical software T V systems engineering to integrate power electronics into the final product Qualifications Educational Background Bachelors masters degree in electrical engineering Power Electronics Control electronics field 11-14 years of experience in power electronics design and development particularly in high- power industrial applications like welding plasma power suppliers and associated sub systems Expertise in designing power converters AC-DC DC-DC DC-AC for high-power applications Experience with wide-bandgap semiconductor technologies e g SiC GaN Strong knowledge of control systems embedded systems and digital signal processing DSP for power electronics control Familiarity with thermal management reliability engineering and EMI mitigation techniques Proficiency in simulation tools like MATLAB Simulink SPICE and CAD tools for PCB design Strong leadership project management and team coordination capabilities Ability to troubleshoot complex power electronics systems and lead root cause analysis