Vinay Upadhyay
Noida
Summary
Proven Sr. Field Application Engineer specializing in power electronics and circuit design. Expertise in system simulation and customer interface, delivering tailored solutions that enhance client satisfaction and product performance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Field Application Engineer
Microchip Technology
Noida
10.2022 - Current
- Supported automotive and industrial clients with application engineering for power devices, including gate drivers and SiC MOSFETs.
- Conducted board bring-up, thermal simulations, and circuit-level debugging to verify component reliability.
- Delivered tailored proofs of concept and training on MPLAB Mindi simulation tool.
- Facilitated client training sessions, seminars, and webinars to enhance product knowledge.
- Developed reference designs for applications such as DC-DC converters in electric vehicles, and LED drivers.
- Created inductive position sensors for various automotive speed applications.
- Executed follow-ups with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and distributors to promote solutions.
- Collaborated with internal teams on new product development initiatives.
Sr. Engineer – Automotive Power & Analog
Renesas Electronics India
Pune
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Provided technical support for Power and Analog Portfolio of Renesas Automotive products, achieving DIN targets.
- Supported design and development of Wireless Charger for multiple customers to meet Qi 1.3 Standard.
- Designed BMS for 4-channel and 16-channel systems, including schematic, component selection, layout, debugging, and optimization.
- Collaborated with customers on DC-DC converters, LDOs, PMICs, and sub-PMICs, focusing on schematic and block-level optimization.
- Conducted competitive analysis by comparing parts against competitors' offerings.
- Delivered product training sessions on analog and power products to team members, customers, and distributors.
Sr. Field Application Engineer
Elektronika Sales Pvt. Ltd
New Delhi
08.2017 - 07.2021
- Achieved Design IN-WIN targets through collaboration with VVDN Technologies on 5G RRU and BU projects.
- Created smart metering power supply solutions enhancing operational efficiency and addressing diverse customer needs.
- Designed motor driver solutions using Silergy technology for BLDC applications tailored to customer specifications.
- Produced demo boards supporting battery charging applications with power supplies reaching 300W.
- Executed various power topology solutions including Buck/Boost, Fly-back, and LLC inverters.
- Evaluated customer specifications to provide customized technical support for Silergy, Power Integration, NXP, and Microchip products.
Sr. Field Application Engineer
Nexty Electronics
New Delhi
03.2016 - 08.2017
- Managed Power and Industrial segments for analog components of Maxim and Infineon.
- Drove growth in Telecom, Automotive, and Industrial sectors through extensive product expertise.
- Collaborated with CDOT to develop POL converters for Maxim Integrated solutions.
- Designed lighting and power applications to increase design win opportunities for semiconductor companies.
- Enhanced quality and quantity of design-in opportunities within open funnels.
- Facilitated training sessions, seminars, and QBRs to improve customer engagement for Maxim Integrated and Infineon Technologies.
Sr. Design Engineer
Havells India Limited
Noida
12.2012 - 03.2016
- Determined topology, magnetic requirements, and functionality block diagram to meet product specifications.
- Identified compliance requirements, assessing impacts on design for EMI and safety standards.
- Completed electrical design, including schematics, BOM, magnetics, and PCB layout prerequisites.
- Supervised PCB designs, ensuring adherence to high-frequency magnetic design principles.
- Utilized standard lab equipment, such as DC power supplies and oscilloscopes, for testing and development.
Generated detailed test reports analyzing data, adjusting circuitry, and documenting performance outcomes - Reviewed PCB designs, schematics, and board placement diagrams for accuracy and quality assurance.
- Executed BOM engineering, optimizing costs across all development phases to achieve target pricing.
Education
Master of Technology: Automotive Electronics -
Birla Institute of Technology And Sciences
Pilani, Rajasthan01-2022
Bachelor of Technology: Electronics And Communications Engineering -
UIET, Kurukshetra Univ. Kurukshetra
Kurukshetra08-2012
Senior Secondary: Physics, Chemistry And Maths -
Aggarwal Public School
Faridabad04-2007
Skills
- Power electronics: MOSFETs, IGBTs, and gate drivers
- System simulation: PSpice, MATLAB, MathCad
- Circuit design: schematic capture, layout review
- Debugging tools: oscilloscope, multimeter, power analyzer
- Customer interface: OEM engagement, application support
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Accomplishments
- Awarded in Microchip for inductive position sensor, EV charger development.
- Awarded at Renesas for highest Dwin.
References
- Mr. Vikas Chola, FAE Manager at Texas Instruments, +91-99588 83387
Timeline
Sr. Field Application Engineer
Microchip Technology
10.2022 - Current
Sr. Engineer – Automotive Power & Analog
Renesas Electronics India
07.2021 - 10.2022
Sr. Field Application Engineer
Elektronika Sales Pvt. Ltd
08.2017 - 07.2021
Sr. Field Application Engineer
Nexty Electronics
03.2016 - 08.2017
Sr. Design Engineer
Havells India Limited
12.2012 - 03.2016
Master of Technology: Automotive Electronics -
Birla Institute of Technology And Sciences
Bachelor of Technology: Electronics And Communications Engineering -
UIET, Kurukshetra Univ. Kurukshetra
Senior Secondary: Physics, Chemistry And Maths -
Aggarwal Public School