Business Head - Power Electronics

Business Head - Power Electronics

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Team Management

• Lead the Power Electronics engineering team in designing, developing, and optimizing products such as

  inverters, DC-DC converters, motor controllers, and energy storage systems

  .
• Define engineering strategies aligned with the company's vision and emerging trends in automotive and EV technologies.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Product Design & Development

• Oversee the end-to-end development of power electronics systems, focusing on high-performance, cost-effective, and scalable solutions.
• Ensure compliance with automotive industry standards such as

  ISO 26262, IEC 61800

  , and other relevant functional safety requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, production, quality, supply chain) to ensure seamless integration and execution of projects from concept to production.

Project Management

• Lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery, cost control, and performance alignment with customer specifications.
• Develop project plans, allocate resources, and provide regular progress updates to senior management and stakeholders.
• Anticipate and mitigate risks through strategic planning and problem-solving approaches.

Innovation and Research

• Drive innovation in power electronics by exploring new technologies (e.g.,

  SiC/GaN semiconductors

  , wide bandgap devices) to improve system performance, efficiency, and reliability.
• Initiate and oversee R&D initiatives to expand the product portfolio, focusing on EV applications and emerging automotive technologies.
• Maintain strong relationships with research institutions, industry bodies, and technical partners to stay at the forefront of technological developments.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all designs meet stringent automotive quality standards, including

  ISO, UL, and RoHS certifications

  .
• Lead rigorous validation and testing processes to ensure product reliability, longevity, and compliance with global automotive standards.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives and failure analysis to maintain high-quality standards across the product lifecycle.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with product management, sales, and customer support teams to understand market needs and ensure engineering solutions meet customer requirements.
• Serve as a key technical representative in client meetings and presentations, providing expert guidance and addressing technical challenges.
• Collaborate with supply chain teams to identify and engage with suppliers of critical components (e.g., semiconductors, magnetics, thermal solutions).

Cost Optimization & Vendor Management

• Identify opportunities for cost savings through design optimization, strategic sourcing, and value engineering.
• Collaborate with procurement and vendor teams to ensure the availability of high-quality components at competitive prices.
• Evaluate and approve new suppliers and manufacturing partners to maintain product quality and supply chain efficiency.

Skills Required

• Education:

  Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field (PhD is a plus).

• Experience:

  Minimum of

  15 years of experience in power electronics engineering

  , with at least 5 years in a leadership role, ideally in the automotive industry.

• Strong expertise

  in designing and developing power electronics systems for electric vehicles, including DC-DC converters, inverters, and motor controllers.
• Familiarity with key automotive industry standards such as

  ISO 26262

  and

  IEC 61800

  .

• Hands-on experience

  with power electronics design tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, Altium, Cadence) and mathematical modeling/simulation software.
• Proven ability to

  lead and manage multidisciplinary engineering teams

  , fostering a culture of technical innovation and continuous improvement.
• Strong

  project management skills

  , with the ability to manage complex, high-stakes projects within time and budget constraints.
• Excellent

  communication

  and stakeholder management skills.