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Lead - Testing , Validation & Certification
Accepting applicationsLarsen & Toubro · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Full-Time Principal DFTMATLABPython
Estimated market salary
₹31-56 LPA
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Posted
19h ago
Category
Verification
Experience
Principal
Country
India
Lead – Test Engineering, Automation, Validation & Certification (Power Converters – up to MW range)
Role Summary
This role owns the complete V&V + certification lifecycle of high-power converter systems—from early validation strategy to final regulatory approvals across global markets (India, EU, US).
You will be accountable not just for testing, but for ensuring products are certifiable, compliant, and grid-ready.
Key Responsibilities
Test Strategy & Validation Architecture
Define end-to-end V&V strategy aligned with certification requirements
Develop Design Verification Plan (DVP) & Product Validation Plan (PVP)
Ensure traceability from requirements → test cases → certification clauses
Test Infrastructure Development
Build and manage:
MW-scale test benches
Grid simulators & regenerative load setups
Battery emulators for PCS validation
Ensure infrastructure supports pre-compliance + certification testing
Test Automation & HIL
Lead automation architecture:
Python / LabVIEW / TestStand frameworks
Develop HIL-based certification scenarios:
Grid fault simulations
Dynamic grid behavior
Functional & Performance Validation
Validate:
Grid synchronization, PLL, power control
LVRT / HVRT / anti-islanding
Protection mechanisms
Perform efficiency, thermal, and dynamic response validation
Certification & Regulatory Compliance (NEW – CRITICAL SECTION)
Certification Ownership
Own complete certification lifecycle:
Pre-compliance → certification testing → final approval
Act as single point of contact for certification bodies and agencies
Standards & Compliance Scope
Lead compliance for:
Safety standards: IEC 62109, UL 1741
Grid interconnection: IEEE 1547, IEC 61727, IEC 62116
EMC/EMI: IEC 61000 series
Efficiency & performance: IEC 61683, EN 50530
Ensure compliance with:
Regional grid codes (India, Europe, North America)
Certification Planning & Execution
Translate standards into:
Test cases and validation procedures
Design requirements (DFx: DFM, DFS, DFT)
Plan and execute:
Pre-compliance testing (in-house)
Certification testing (external labs)
External Lab & Agency Management
Interface with:
NABL / TÜV / UL-certified labs
Regulatory bodies and utilities
Manage:
Test scheduling, documentation, issue closure
Certification timelines and cost optimization
Documentation & Technical Files
Prepare and review:
Technical Construction File (TCF)
Test reports, compliance reports
Risk analysis (FMEA, hazard analysis)
Ensure audit readiness
Gap Analysis & Risk Mitigation
Conduct:
Standard compliance gap analysis early in design
Drive:
Design changes to ensure first-pass certification success
Grid Code Validation (Critical for MW Systems)
Validate compliance with:
LVRT/HVRT curves
Reactive power support
Frequency ride-through
Coordinate with utilities for grid compliance testing
Reliability & Environmental Testing
Execute:
HALT / HASS
Thermal cycling, vibration, humidity
Support certification-related environmental requirements
Cross-functional Leadership
Work closely with:
Design, Controls, Firmware teams
Influence design for:
Testability
Certifiability (this is key at senior level)
Data Analytics & Reporting
Automate:
Certification reports
Validation dashboards
Track:
Certification readiness metrics
Required Qualifications
Education
B.E./B.Tech / M.Tech in Electrical / Power Electronics
Experience
10–15+ years in:
Power electronics validation
Certification of grid-connected systems
Proven experience with MW-scale converters / PCS / inverters
Technical Skills
Certification Expertise
Hands-on Experience With
IEC / UL / IEEE standards
Grid compliance testing
Experience in:
Taking products through full certification cycles
Power Electronics
Inverters, rectifiers, DC-DC converters
Topologies:
NPC, Vienna, T-type, LLC, DAB
Test & Measurement
Power analyzers, oscilloscopes, EMI receivers
High-voltage/high-power testing
Automation & HIL
Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB
dSPACE / OPAL-RT / Typhoon HIL
Leadership & Behavioural Skills
Strong ownership of certification deliverables
Ability to challenge design for compliance readiness
Stakeholder management (labs, auditors, internal teams)
Key KPIs
First-pass certification success rate
Certification cycle time
Number of certification failures/retests
Validation coverage
Field compliance issues
Preferred Experience
Solar central inverters / PCS / BESS (1500V systems)
EV fast charging systems
Global certification exposure (multi-region product launches)
Nice-to-Have
Experience working with:
TÜV / UL / Intertek / CSA labs
Knowledge of:
Cybersecurity standards for grid-connected systems (IEC 62443)
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Role Summary
This role owns the complete V&V + certification lifecycle of high-power converter systems—from early validation strategy to final regulatory approvals across global markets (India, EU, US).
You will be accountable not just for testing, but for ensuring products are certifiable, compliant, and grid-ready.
Key Responsibilities
Test Strategy & Validation Architecture
Define end-to-end V&V strategy aligned with certification requirements
Develop Design Verification Plan (DVP) & Product Validation Plan (PVP)
Ensure traceability from requirements → test cases → certification clauses
Test Infrastructure Development
Build and manage:
MW-scale test benches
Grid simulators & regenerative load setups
Battery emulators for PCS validation
Ensure infrastructure supports pre-compliance + certification testing
Test Automation & HIL
Lead automation architecture:
Python / LabVIEW / TestStand frameworks
Develop HIL-based certification scenarios:
Grid fault simulations
Dynamic grid behavior
Functional & Performance Validation
Validate:
Grid synchronization, PLL, power control
LVRT / HVRT / anti-islanding
Protection mechanisms
Perform efficiency, thermal, and dynamic response validation
Certification & Regulatory Compliance (NEW – CRITICAL SECTION)
Certification Ownership
Own complete certification lifecycle:
Pre-compliance → certification testing → final approval
Act as single point of contact for certification bodies and agencies
Standards & Compliance Scope
Lead compliance for:
Safety standards: IEC 62109, UL 1741
Grid interconnection: IEEE 1547, IEC 61727, IEC 62116
EMC/EMI: IEC 61000 series
Efficiency & performance: IEC 61683, EN 50530
Ensure compliance with:
Regional grid codes (India, Europe, North America)
Certification Planning & Execution
Translate standards into:
Test cases and validation procedures
Design requirements (DFx: DFM, DFS, DFT)
Plan and execute:
Pre-compliance testing (in-house)
Certification testing (external labs)
External Lab & Agency Management
Interface with:
NABL / TÜV / UL-certified labs
Regulatory bodies and utilities
Manage:
Test scheduling, documentation, issue closure
Certification timelines and cost optimization
Documentation & Technical Files
Prepare and review:
Technical Construction File (TCF)
Test reports, compliance reports
Risk analysis (FMEA, hazard analysis)
Ensure audit readiness
Gap Analysis & Risk Mitigation
Conduct:
Standard compliance gap analysis early in design
Drive:
Design changes to ensure first-pass certification success
Grid Code Validation (Critical for MW Systems)
Validate compliance with:
LVRT/HVRT curves
Reactive power support
Frequency ride-through
Coordinate with utilities for grid compliance testing
Reliability & Environmental Testing
Execute:
HALT / HASS
Thermal cycling, vibration, humidity
Support certification-related environmental requirements
Cross-functional Leadership
Work closely with:
Design, Controls, Firmware teams
Influence design for:
Testability
Certifiability (this is key at senior level)
Data Analytics & Reporting
Automate:
Certification reports
Validation dashboards
Track:
Certification readiness metrics
Required Qualifications
Education
B.E./B.Tech / M.Tech in Electrical / Power Electronics
Experience
10–15+ years in:
Power electronics validation
Certification of grid-connected systems
Proven experience with MW-scale converters / PCS / inverters
Technical Skills
Certification Expertise
Hands-on Experience With
IEC / UL / IEEE standards
Grid compliance testing
Experience in:
Taking products through full certification cycles
Power Electronics
Inverters, rectifiers, DC-DC converters
Topologies:
NPC, Vienna, T-type, LLC, DAB
Test & Measurement
Power analyzers, oscilloscopes, EMI receivers
High-voltage/high-power testing
Automation & HIL
Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB
dSPACE / OPAL-RT / Typhoon HIL
Leadership & Behavioural Skills
Strong ownership of certification deliverables
Ability to challenge design for compliance readiness
Stakeholder management (labs, auditors, internal teams)
Key KPIs
First-pass certification success rate
Certification cycle time
Number of certification failures/retests
Validation coverage
Field compliance issues
Preferred Experience
Solar central inverters / PCS / BESS (1500V systems)
EV fast charging systems
Global certification exposure (multi-region product launches)
Nice-to-Have
Experience working with:
TÜV / UL / Intertek / CSA labs
Knowledge of:
Cybersecurity standards for grid-connected systems (IEC 62443)
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