Project Manager - Power Electronics Converters

Project Manager - Power Electronics Converters

Job Description: Project Manager – Power Electronics Converter Development (3–5 Years Experience)

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Project Manager with 3–5 years of experience in power electronics product development to lead end-to-end execution of converter-based projects (DC-DC / AC-DC). The role involves cross-functional coordination, technical understanding, supplier engagement, and ensuring timely delivery aligned with cost, quality, and performance targets.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead end-to-end project management for power converter development (concept to production)
• Define project scope, timelines, deliverables, and milestones
• Develop and maintain project schedules (Gantt charts, trackers)
• Monitor progress against design gates (e.g., concept, design, validation, industrialization)

Technical Coordination

• Work closely with hardware, firmware, mechanical, thermal, and PCB layout teams
• Ensure alignment with design requirements, specifications, and standards
• Support technical decision-making through basic understanding of: 
  • Power converter topologies (Buck, Boost, Flyback, LLC, etc.)
  • Thermal management (heat sinks, cooling strategies)
  • EMI/EMC compliance
  • PCB design constraints for power electronics

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with vendors, design partners (e.g., PCB, CFD, magnetics, fabrication)
• Support RFQ, vendor selection, and onboarding processes
• Track supplier deliverables, lead times, and risks
• Manage communication with internal stakeholders (Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Management)

Risk Management & Issue Resolution

• Identify project risks proactively (technical, supply chain, resource-related)
• Develop and track mitigation plans
• Handle change management and deviations effectively
• Escalate critical issues in a structured and timely manner

Cost & Resource Management

• Track engineering hours, development cost, and BOM targets
• Support cost optimization through: 
  • Design reviews (DFM, DFA)
  • Supplier alternatives
  • Value engineering initiatives

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to quality processes (APQP, ISO standards, internal guidelines)
• Support design reviews, validation plans, and testing milestones
• Ensure proper documentation and traceability

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain: 
  • Project plans
  • Risk registers
  • Meeting minutes
  • Status reports
• Prepare and present periodic project updatesincluding: 
  • Milestones
  • Risks & mitigation
  • Cost & resource status
  • Support required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Electronics / Power Electronics Engineering
• PMP /Scrum master certification is a plus
• 3–5 years of experiencein: 
  • Power electronics product development OR
  • Engineering project management in electronics domain

Required Skills

Technical Skills

• Basic understanding of: 
  • Power electronics converters (DC-DC, AC-DC)
  • PCB development lifecycle
  • Thermal and EMI considerations
• Familiarity with tools (preferred): 
  • MS Project / Excel-based trackers
  • MS Visio

Project Management Skills

• Strong planning, scheduling, and coordination capability
• Experience with structured methodologies (APQP, Stage-Gate preferred)
• Ability to manage multiple vendors and cross-functional teams

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making
• Ability to work under tight timelines and dynamic environments
• High level of ownership and accountability

Preferred Experience

• Experience in industrial, automotive, or railway power electronics applications
• Exposure to: 
  • Industrialization activities
  • Supply chain coordination
  • Prototype to production transition

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time milestone achievement
• Cost adherence vs. plan
• Risk closure effectiveness
• Supplier delivery performance
• Quality of project documentation and reporting