Power Electronics - Assistant General Manager

About River

River is an electric vehicle company building multi-utility scooters. At River, we’re building scooters of tomorrow for the ambitious youth of today. Because we believe people only need two things to achieve success: the desire to make it to the top, and the means to get there.

With our flagship product River Indie, SUVofScooters, is designed to help you get things done. Engineered to be a dependable ally on your road to success. We are backed by marquee international investors - these are mobility focused funds backed by Yamaha Motors, Al-Futtaim Automotive Group, Toyota VC and Maniv Mobility.

About Role

We are seeking a seasoned and dynamic professional for the role of AGM – Power Electronics to lead the design, development, and validation of advanced power electronics systems for electric 2-wheelers. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in charger and inverter design, power electronics simulation, and model-based design (MBD) development, along with the leadership capability to mentor and guide a team of engineers.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead end-to-end design and development of power electronic systems including onboard/offboard chargers, DC-DC converters, and motor inverters for electric 2-wheelers.
• Guide circuit design (analog/digital), PCB layout, thermal management, and component selection.
• Own simulation and modeling of power electronic circuits using tools like PLECS, PSIM, LTspice, etc.
• Drive Model-Based Design (MBD) approach using MATLAB/Simulink for control algorithm development and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.

Project Management

• Plan and manage multiple development projects from concept to production, ensuring cost, quality, and timeline goals are met.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with embedded software, mechanical, battery, and vehicle integration teams.
• Provide technical mentorship and career development guidance to junior engineers and project leads.

Innovation & Quality

• Ensure robust design through DFMEA, thermal analysis, EMI/EMC considerations, and design validation testing.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, such as SiC/GaN devices, to enhance system performance and efficiency.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, design reuse, and technical excellence.

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical / Electronics / Power Electronics Engineering.
• 11 to 15 years of relevant experience in power electronics design within the electric vehicle (2-wheeler/4-wheeler) or automotive domain.
• Proven hands-on experience in designing chargers (AC-DC) and motor inverters (DC-AC) for EV applications.
• Power electronics simulation (PSIM, PLECS, MATLAB, etc.).
• MBD-based development using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Control strategy development for motor drives and chargers.
• Experience with production-grade EV powertrain systems.
• Exposure to Inverter, Charger battery management systems (BMS) and vehicle control units (VCU).
• Familiarity with ISO 26262, ASPICE, and automotive quality systems.
• Deep understanding of automotive standards, EMI/EMC compliance, and functional safety (ISO 26262 is a plus).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to mentor and guide teams, review designs, and conduct technical deep-dives.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.