Originating from Vietnam, VinFast is committed to the vision of becoming a global smart EV brand. VinFast has laid the foundation for the electric car and motorbike industry in Vietnam while passionately promoting the worldwide EV revolution.

With its Customer-First philosophy, VinFast relentlessly innovates and converges intellectual fundamentals in creating best-in-class products with the most affordable prices and outstanding after-sales services. In addition, VinFast provides everybody with the opportunity to use smart EVs while contributing to the creation of a smart, green, and sustainable future.

Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

1. High-Voltage Hardware Design

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  Lead the design and architecture of high-voltage power electronics hardware for e-motor drive systems (400V–800V+ EV platforms).

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  Design and optimize circuits such as:

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    Inverter power stage (IGBT/SiC MOSFET)

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    Gate driver circuitry

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    DC-link capacitor and busbar layout

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    Current/voltage sensing circuits

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    HV contactors, pre-charge, discharge path

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    EMI/EMC filtering, protection circuits (OCP, OVP, OTP)

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  Ensure compliance with derating guidelines for HV components (semiconductors, capacitors, inductors, connectors, insulation components).

2. Component Selection & Technical Validation

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  Select semiconductor devices, gate drivers, PCB materials, HV connectors and insulation components.

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  Analyse power losses, switching behavior, thermal derating, and performance under automotive environments.

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  Support thermal design, cooling strategies, and packaging for power modules.

3. Simulation & Analysis

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  Perform circuit simulation and system modeling using tools such as:

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    SPICE, LTspice, PLECS, PSIM, Simulink.

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  Conduct worst-case analysis, derating analysis, fault modeling, and transient behavior studies.

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  Support FEA thermal/electrical analysis with CAE teams.

4. Prototyping, Testing & Validation

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  Lead prototype build, bring-up, and debugging of high-voltage hardware.

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  Define and execute DV/PV test plans for inverter and e-motor hardware.

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  Support testing in HV labs for switching performance, efficiency mapping, isolation testing, EMC, and environmental validation.

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  Analyze failures (root cause analysis) and implement corrective actions.

5. Standards, Safety & Compliance

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  Ensure hardware meets relevant automotive standards:

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    ISO 26262 (functional safety)

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    ISO 21448 (SOTIF – where applicable)

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    LV123 / LV148 / ECE R100 for HV systems

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    EMC requirements per CISPR 25, ISO 7637, ISO 11452

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  Participate in FMEA/DFMEA, safety goals allocation, and hardware safety mechanism definition.

6. Collaboration & Technical Leadership

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  Work closely with cross-functional teams (E-Motor, Power Electronics, Mechanical, Thermal, Software, Control).

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  Guide junior engineers on HV hardware design.

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  Collaborate with suppliers and evaluate their technical proposals and component capabilities.

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  Provide design reviews, documentation, and technical reports.

Requirements

Required

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  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Mechatronics, or related fields.

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  7+ years of experience
  designing high-voltage power electronics hardware for automotive or industrial e-motor drives.

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  Deep knowledge of:

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    Power semiconductors (IGBT, SiC MOSFET)

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    HV insulation design and creepage/clearance rules

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    Switching power converters

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    Gate driver design

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    EMI/EMC mitigation techniques

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  Strong hands-on experience in schematic design, PCB layout for HV systems, and prototype debugging.

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  Familiarity with automotive communication and diagnostic requirements (CAN, LIN).

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  Strong understanding of safety standards and HV hazard mitigation.

Preferred

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  Experience with 800V SiC-based EV inverter development.

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  Experience working in OEM/Tier-1 environment.

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  Proficiency with simulation tools (PLECS/PSIM) and analysis tools (Altium, Cadence, Mentor).

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  Experience with hardware-software integration, motor control systems, or inverter control algorithms.

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  Knowledge of ASIL-C/D designs.

Benefits

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  Competitive salary
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  Premium healthcare package, including PVI insurance & annual health check-ups
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  13th-month salary & performance bonuses to reward your contributions
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  Enjoy preferential pricing for services within the Vingroup ecosystem including Vinmec, Vinpearl, and Vinschool...
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  Opportunity to collaborate with and learn from industry-leading professionals in the automotive domain