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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