ROLE
– Design and coordinate multi-stage electrical protection schemes for HV and LV systems
– Size and select protection devices, switchgears, and cables
– Own insulation coordination, including creepage and clearance definitions
– Design earthing and grounding architectures for HV systems
– Ensure compliance with IS, IEC, ISO, SAE, CSA, NFPA, CEA, NEC, NBC standards
– Own HVDC safety concepts and validation
– Integrate power electronics hardware including converters, inverters, sensors, and actuators
– Review and debug schematics, PCBA designs, and component ratings
– Lead hardware–firmware integration, including protocol-level debugging
– Support EMI/EMC testing, harness design, and routing considerations
– Analyze and mitigate effects of parasitics in automotive systems
– Debug communication protocols: CAN, UART, MODBUS, SPI
– Work with MCU peripherals including ADC configuration
– Diagnose and resolve hardware–software interaction issues
– Collaborate with firmware teams during bring-up and validation
– Perform thermal and fluid flow calculations for electrical systems
– Define packaging, separation, filters, and ingress protection strategies
– Interface with chillers and HVAC systems for thermal management
– Own DFMEA and drive mitigation actions
– Support reliability testing and modelling across product lifecycle

REQUIREMENTS
– Experience across 2+ full product development cycles in one or more of the following: electrical protection & insulation coordination design, EV powertrain or >500V battery architecture, power electronics converter design or application
– Strong fundamentals in electrical circuit analysis
– Hands-on experience debugging CAN, MODBUS, SPI
– Proven experience driving DFMEA and reliability validation
– Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical / Electronics / Mechatronics Engineering
– First-principles thinker with strong debugging instincts
– Comfortable working across electrical, firmware, and mechanical teams
– Bias for ownership in a fast-paced startup environment
– Passion for EVs, clean energy, and building hardware that scales
– Quality of work and attention to detail
– Structured problem-solving approach
– Discomfort with mediocre solutions
– Resilience and learning mindset through failures