PDL - Power electronics

Senior Project Leader - Power Electronics

About the job

The 3Phase business as part of Data Center Systems LOB is facing a significant and sustainable growth.

The DCS team is expanding in India to meet the business growth demand and has established a state-of-the-art high power 3Phase R&D lab in Bangalore.

We are looking for a senior project leader in our 3 Phase UPS design team who is passionate to lead from front and provide the technical leadership & view of engineering deliverables to other functions and stakeholders working in power electronics or related field.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the 3 phase UPS product technical backlog and drive product enhancements in mechanical, firmware, electrical, and power electronics disciplines in R&D

• Develop comprehensive work plans, schedules, and oversee the project's execution with the team.

• Technical and project lead for R&D engineers to address field issues, drive implementation of new features and enhancements, ensure electrical and electronic resiliency, manage supply chain shortages, drive cost reduction efforts, and lead product improvements.

• Works as a single point of contact and leader representing the R&D in the agile project squad which consists of leaders from all other functions like commercial, supply chain etc.

• Collaborate with other functions such as offer management, supply chain, quality, and service to ensure seamless project execution.

• Provide regular progress reports to senior leadership and stakeholders.

• Analyse project briefs, requirements, and deliverables and convert into technical specs.

Ensure that applications are in line with customer needs, safety standards and compliance.

• Coaching and technical mentorship to team members

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering or equivalent; master's degree in Power Electronics is preferable.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project leadership or related roles within the power electronics or electrical engineering industry

Required Key Skills & Experience

• Strong technical understanding of power electronics systems and product engineering

• Proven leadership and project management skills - Prior experience as R&D technical lead or project lead in multi-disciplinary environment

• Good understanding of power and control architecture of power converters/ power supplies

• End to product development life cycle experience is mandatory in R&D environment.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Excellent planning, organization, and execution abilities

• Clear communication and reporting skills.

• Working experience in engineering processes such as PMP or other waterfall methods or Agile

• Strong knowledge in engineering design deliverables DFM, DFMEA, FTA, EMI/EMC, Safety & regulatory compliance

Why us?

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