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
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