Power electronics design engineer

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients Salary range: Rs 100000 - Rs 1400000 (ie INR 1 - 14 LPA) Min Experience: 3+ years Location: Bengaluru JobType: full-time We are looking for a Power Electronics Design Engineer to design and develop high-performance power conversion solutions for a wide range of applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in designing AC-DC and DC-DC power supplies, selecting appropriate converter topologies, and developing reliable, high-efficiency power electronic systems for low, medium, and high-voltage applications. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to analyze customer requirements, perform feasibility studies, and develop robust power electronics solutions that meet performance, reliability, and safety standards. Key ResponsibilitiesPower Electronics Design Design and develop AC-DC and DC-DC Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS) for various power and voltage ranges. Develop power converter topologies including Flyback, Forward, Half Bridge, Full Bridge, and Push-Pull converters. Select appropriate power components such as MOSFETs, capacitors, PWM controllers, driver circuits, magnetics, and other key devices. Optimize converter efficiency, thermal performance, reliability, and overall system performance. Circuit Design & Analysis Analyze customer requirements and perform feasibility studies for power electronics solutions. Design and develop circuit schematics using OrCAD Capture or equivalent schematic design tools. Perform detailed electrical and thermal analysis to ensure robust product performance. Validate design decisions through simulations, calculations, and laboratory testing. Reliability & Quality Engineering Conduct reliability and failure analysis, including: Derating Analysis FMECA (Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis) DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) Thermal analysis (Theta-JC and related calculations) Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and reliability requirements throughout the design lifecycle. Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate with hardware, testing, manufacturing, and product teams during product development. Support prototype bring-up, debugging, validation, and design optimization. Participate in design reviews and provide technical recommendations for continuous improvement. Required Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field. Experience in Power Electronics Design with hands-on development of SMPS solutions. Strong understanding of AC-DC and DC-DC converter design. Experience with converter topologies including Flyback, Forward, Half Bridge, Full Bridge, and Push-Pull. Strong knowledge of high-voltage, high-power, or high-wattage power supply design. Experience selecting power electronic components including MOSFETs, PWM controllers, capacitors, and driver circuits. Proficiency in schematic design using OrCAD Capture or similar EDA tools. Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with thermal management and reliability engineering. Familiarity with EMI/EMC design considerations. Knowledge of simulation tools for power electronics. Experience with prototype testing and hardware validation. Must-Have Skills Power Electronics Design AC-DC & DC-DC SMPS Design High Voltage / High Power Design Flyback, Forward, Half Bridge, Full Bridge & Push-Pull Converters OrCAD Capture MOSFET Selection PWM Controller Design Good-to-Have Skills DFMEA FMECA Reliability Analysis Thermal Analysis EMI/EMC Design Hardware Validation Power Supply Testing .