Design Manager - Converters

Role & responsibilities

• Responsible for Design and Development of Traction and Auxiliary converters/inverters (CI) for Train Sets including controllers
• Work profile involves 1) Setting objectives 2) Analyzing 3) Leading 4) Making decisions 5) Reviewing work and progress of the team of design engineers with respect to the project in hand
• Conversant with Developing software routines and procedures for Traction CI, Auxiliary CI in line with Purchasers Technical requirements and Specifications as per specific standards (e. g. EN50128)
• Familiar with Communication Protocol RS232, Can, Ethernet etc. Assembler programming C167C /ST10F269 derivatives and Texas Instruments controllers- TMS series (with Code Composer Studio Platform)
• Work with various standard hardware modules like Beagle bone black etc. (open source platform)
• Test strategies and experience in planning and performing type tests such as EMI/EMC, environmental tests based on international standards (traction related)
• Perform, document and evaluate tests and verification measurements. Designing FMEA, Flowchart, Algorithms and Software debugging skills. Rework existing software and implement optimization measures. Ability to carry out Risk Assessment and Validation for software and specify tests based on requirements, optimize code and perform specified tests.
• Preferably experience in Designing control software for propulsion system equipment like Traction CI, Auxiliary CI, battery chargers etc.
• Familiar with integration of propulsion control software
• Review of code, documents and technical solutions
• Requirement management with internal external stakeholders
• Ability for complex error investigations and present solutions
• Provide support for system tests, commissioning tests, homologation tests of propulsion systems
• Generating component specifications, selection of semiconductors etc.
• Test strategies and simulation of losses, temperature rise etc.
• Testing of cold-plates (Air and Water Cooled).
• Decision making, problem solving tools and techniques like A3, 8D and risk assessment.

Preferred candidate profile

• PG/PhD in relevant field (Electrical/ Electronics/ Power Electronics) with 2-3 years of suitable experience or UG (Electrical/ Electronics) with relevant field experience of 5- 7 years at managerial level
• In depth knowledge of cooling technologies (Air and Water Cooled). PLM process, FMEA, Various IEC, EN and IS standards.
• Expertise in IGBT, power module design along thermal design of the 4QC module.
• Knowledge in Power Electronics, Standards Technologies: Conceptualize, design, develop, validate and smooth introduction of Traction and auxiliary converters as per customer specifications.
• Knowledge in designing electronics systems and components for traction applications.
• Experience in Project planning and execution along calculation for selection of electric components, PLM Project management
• Experience in use of MATLAB, Mathcad, ELCAD, EPLAN, SAP, Teamcenter etc.