General Manager

Virbhu India Pvt Ltd a startup company located at Vadodara (Gujarat), wholly owned subsidiary of AK Power Solutions (www.akpowers.com) (USA), operating in the field of power electronics, has an immediate opening for a Head of Technical / development

to lead development of Medium ACVoltage to medium DC voltage at 1000s of Amps with inbuilt Active Front End (AFE) converters and face shifted full bridge(PSFB) configuration to leverage the fast switching and low losses of SiC devices for high efficiency and power density using MMC topology and IGBT to develop power converters for fast growing markets such as high current DC fast Charging of trucks and buses , solar power generation , Battery energy storage systems, electrolytic deposition , electrolyzes to produce Hydrogen fuel and other applications of KA of DC current .

We are racing to the market to bring solid state transformer technology to the market. We plan to sell our first 1000 Amp converter in 2026.

AK power Solutions sells IPM (integrated power modules) for fast DC charging currently in USA and is led by an IIT graduate of 1965. In addition to this, he also leads highly profitable largest transformer manufacturer in USA.

Virbhu is part of several complexes located in Roanoke, company is in the process of acquiring a manufacturing facility.

General Manager (GM),

a senior leadership role responsible for managing the strategy, operations, and product development within the power electronics sector a senior leadership role responsible for plant / R&D centre operations of power electronic systems for various applications, such as Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and renewable energy. This role involves oversee diverse functions including engineering, product roadmaps, market strategy, risk management, and team development to achieve business objectives and drive innovation.

The company plans to build several protypes for different application, develop design and specifications for third party manufacturers. You will develop the vendor and assure process and product quality.

Job Location : Vadodara (Gujarat) India – this is a must.

Job Description :

Key Responsibilities of a General Manager in Power Electronics

Strategic Leadership :

Develop and implement the overall vision and strategy for power electronics products and operations.

Product Lifecycle Management :

Oversee the entire product development process from concept to release, ensuring alignment with market needs and technological advancements.

Operational Management :

Manage daily operations, including project planning, budget approval, and resource allocation.

Team Management :

Lead, mentor, and develop teams, providing feedback and training to enhance skills and performance.

Business Development :

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as offer teams, to develop product roadmaps and achieve business goals.

Risk Management :

Identify potential risks in programs and provide guidance for mitigation.

Market Strategy :

Contribute to marketing efforts and support product offerings for specific markets.

Oversee documentation of technical specifications, test reports, and patents.

Qualifications :

Bachelor's or master’s degree in Electronics, or related field; PhD preferred.

20+ years of progressive experience in R&D / plant operations within the power electronics domain.

Strong knowledge of power semiconductor devices, embedded systems, control algorithms, and hardware design

Skilled in leading organizational development and driving change

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across diverse interests and agendas

What's on Offer

Leadership Role in our growing startup.

Market Leading Compensation.

An opportunity to work in the research, design, development, and delivery of our next-generation power electronics solutions.

An opportunity to head dedicated Plant / R&D center for the organization