Head of Product Development

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 Electronics

Job Location : Whitefield Location in Bangalore

Job Type : Work from Office – Full Time

Job Description : Key Responsibilities

Lead 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 Qualifications

Bachelor’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.