Principal Engineer – Electronics Simulation (EMI/EMC)

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 
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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