Principal Engineer Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Principal Engineer – Electronics Simulation (EMI/EMC) :T13

Date

May 2026

Function

Core Engineering – Electronics

LOCATION:

Pune, India

Reporting

• Solid line: Director / Manager – Core Engineering
• Dotted line: Global Electronics / Simulation Functional Leaders
  
  

Position Summary

The Principal Engineer – Electronics Simulation (EMI/EMC) is responsible for leading the development and implementation of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) simulation strategies across product development lifecycle.

The role drives simulation-driven design practices to improve first-pass certification success, reduce dependency on external testing, and accelerate product development timelines.

Key Responsibilities

EMI/EMC Simulation & Analysis

• Perform advanced EMI/EMC simulations for:
• Radiated emissions and immunity
• Conducted emissions (power and signal lines)
• ESD, EFT, surge, and RF immunity scenarios
• Identify noise sources, coupling paths, and critical frequency bands early in design cycle
  

Simulation-Driven Product Development

• Integrate EMI/EMC simulation into:
• Concept and system architecture phase
• PCB design and layout reviews
• Design verification and validation workflows
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams:
• PCB Design
• Power Electronics
• Mechanical / Thermal Engineering
  

Design Optimization & Root Cause Analysis

• Analyze simulation results and correlate with lab testing data
• Recommend design improvements:
• Filtering, shielding, and grounding techniques
• PCB layout and return path optimization
• Lead root cause analysis of EMI/EMC failures
  

Certification & Compliance Support

• Support compliance with global EMC standards:
• CISPR, IEC, FCC, CE
• Develop pre-compliance simulation strategies
• Work closely with certification labs to reduce test iterations
  

Tools, Methods & Libraries

• Utilize industry-standard simulation tools:
• ANSYS HFSS / SIwave / AEDT
• CST Studio Suite
• Mentor HyperLynx (SI/PI/EMC)
• Develop reusable:
• Simulation models and templates
• Component, cable harness, and enclosure libraries
  

Capability Building & CoE Development

• Define EMI/EMC simulation roadmap and capability maturity
• Establish internal simulation capability to reduce external dependency
• Contribute to Electronics CoE capabilities including simulation and design services
• Mentor engineers and develop technical competency within the team
  
  

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with global engineering teams and product lines
• Interface with external certification agencies and test labs
• Influence product design decisions through simulation insights
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering (required)
• Master's degree preferred
  
  

Experience

• 12+ years of experience in:
• EMI/EMC design, testing, or simulation
• Experience in:
• Power electronics systems (UPS, converters, industrial systems preferred)
• Product Design(Hardware -Mixed signal) ,PCB design and SI/PI considerations
  

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of:
• Electromagnetic theory (Maxwell's equations)
• Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI)
• Hands-on experience with:
• EMI/EMC simulation tools (ANSYS, CST, HyperLynx)
• EMC standards and test methods
• Knowledge of PCB grounding, shielding, and layout techniques
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience in data center / power infrastructure products
• Experience in global product development environment
• Exposure to building simulation capabilities or CoE
  
  

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Systems-level engineering mindset
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to translate simulation insights into design improvements
• Collaboration across cross-functional and global teams
• Leadership and mentoring capability
  
  

About The Team

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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