Virbhu India Pvt Ltd – Vadodara (Gujarat) , a wholly owned subsidiary of AK Power Solutions (USA), operating in the field of power electronics, has an immediate opening for a Head of Product Development- Power Electronics. Come join us in this exciting quest to lead innovation to develop first to the world power electronics-based power converters for fast growing markets such as Electric Vehicle Charging.Job Title : Head of Product Development – Power ElectronicsJob Location: Whitefield Location in BangaloreJob Type: Work from Office – Full TimeJob Description :Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage the engineering team responsible for power converter development.Own the full product lifecycle : architecture, simulation, design, prototyping, verification, and validation.Guide the specification, modeling, and design of complex power electronics systems.Ensure adherence to engineering best practices , project timelines, and quality standards.Lead PCB layout and mechanical design collaboration , ensuring design integrity and manufacturability.Build and manage relationships with third-party design vendors and test infrastructure partners .Define and implement a technology roadmap aligned with the company’s R&D and market growth goals.Drive recruitment and talent development , building a high-performing, technically excellent team.Develop and maintain technical documentation , including schematics, BOMs, and test plans.Work cross-functionally with product management , supply chain , and manufacturing for seamless product launches.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in electrical or Electronics Engineering (BSEE or equivalent).Master’s or PhD in Power Electronics is a strong advantage.Minimum 15+ years of experience in power electronics R&D, with 7 + years in a leadership role .Deep understanding of power semiconductor devices : Thyristors, Si-IGBTs, SiC-MOSFETs.Expertise in gate driver design , bridge rectifier design , and multi-level converter topologies .Proven ability to design and optimize converters to reduce harmonics and improve efficiency.Experience in EMI/EMC mitigation , thermal management, and high-voltage isolation.Hands-on experience in hardware debugging , test bench setups, and system validation.Strong leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional communication skills.
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Head of Product Development