Staff Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description
The
Staff Electrical Design Engineer
position will be based in
Hyderabad, India
. In this position, you will report to the Senior Electrical Engineering Manager, Controls. As a Staff Electrical Design Engineer you will spearhead the development and innovation of cutting-edge electrical systems. You will lead a dynamic team, driving excellence in power electronics and controls, and ensuring the highest standards of performance and reliability. Watch "Culture is our Passion" to learn more about us.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Demonstrates

• Passionate drive to innovate and create
• Integrity to the core
• Enthusiastic customer focus
• Consistent interactive teamwork
• Desire for continuous improvement and top performance.

Here Is a Glimpse Of What You Will Do

• System Architecture: Develop robust architectures for a variety of electrical systems, including embedded controllers, motor drives, power converters, and wireless communication devices.
• Component Optimization: Identify and select optimal topologies and components to meet system requirements.
• Circuit Design: Design complex mixed analog and digital electronic circuits incorporating microcontrollers, op-amps, power electronics switches, and more.
• System Modelling: Model electrical systems such as power converters and motor drives, and design optimal digital controllers based on simulations and real-world testing data.
• Programming: Develop real-time control systems firmware using C language.
• EMI Analysis: Analyse and mitigate EMI issues at both system and board levels.
• Troubleshooting: Conduct thorough troubleshooting and root cause analysis to resolve technical issues.
• Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing team specializing in power electronics and controls.
• Collaboration: Work closely with quality and compliance teams to ensure product qualification and certification testing.

Here Is Some Of What You Will Need (required)

• Educational Background: Master's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience: At least 15 years of experience in electrical hardware and firmware design.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and inspire an electrical engineering and design team.
• Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Communication: Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of electrical principles and concepts, system modelling/simulation, and analog/digital controller design.
• Motor Control: Extensive knowledge of motor design and control algorithms.
• Programming Skills: Proficiency in C programming for real-time embedded systems.
• Circuit Design: Expertise in electronic circuit schematic and layout design.

Here Are a Few Of Our Preferred Experiences

• Industry Experience: Experience in the solar and power converters industry.
• Compliance: Familiarity with electrical compliance certification processes.
• Embedded Systems: Experience with embedded control and communication systems.
• Python Programming: Proficiency in Python scripting for data analysis and test automation.

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For us at Nextracker, sustainability is not just a word. It's a core part of our business, values and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations.

Culture is our Passion