POSITION TITLE:  Head R&D

 
BASIC FUNCTION:(this should be a brief statement or two which summarizes what the position does or what service the position provides).  An Example might be: The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing overall administrative and secretarial support to the Division Head, as well as providing general clerical support to other divisional staff on an as needed basis.
Head to grow and nurture the R&D team so that it acts as the prime mover of the organization and lead design groups for development of products, platforms and technology.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• What position does the incumbent report to?
• Who does the incumbent interact with on a regular or irregular basis, both inside or outside of the organization, and what is the purpose of their interactions.

(Example: The administrative assistant reports directly to the Division Head, and interacts on a day-today basis with other THE ORGANIZATION Admin Assistants, supervisors and technical staff regarding matters related to divisional issues, or to obtain information relevant to the function of the division . Key external contacts are with senior officials at various other Institutions / Universities, travel agents and government agents.)
 
Reports to: Director
 
Interacts with (within organization): Global R&D and Product Management, MD, and all HOD’s
 
Interacts with (outside organization): Client Design  Centres , external design houses , Testing and Approval Labs. and Key Customers as required.
 
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:(List key areas of responsibility or duties)
Example:

• coordinates meetings
• arranges travel
• prepares correspondence
• maintains filing system
• Develop products / platforms / technologies per the defined roadmap for product development as desired by Product Management
• Hire, retain and train engineers to develop new products, platforms and incorporate latest technologies in SSL
• Value engineering of existing products
• Fast track development as per market requirement by optimum use of available resources
• Provide technical support to customers for understanding their requirements to develop futuristic products
• Ensure a common component library between the different R&D centres as far as practicable
• Drive advanced “research” in convertor platforms, connected lighting and innovative potentially disruptive products.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

(Indicatethe level of supervision that the incumbent receives andfrom whom). Examples might be: works under general direction; works independently; minimaldirection except where controversy exists; exercises own judgment as opposed to following standardprocedures, etc…
Works Independently whilst interacting with Marketing Management and Engineering Heads of other client design centres

SUPERVISION EXCERCISED:

(Is this individual responsible for supervising or overseeing or guiding any other employee? If so, what positions? What level of supervision?)

1. Directly Supervises the R&D Team
2. Guiding product and component approval teams in QA

 

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Summarize the essential knowledge and skills required to be effective in this position). Example: oral and written communication; planning or organizational skills; coordinating skills; attention to detail; flexibility to deal with changing priorities; good internet skills; basic understanding of computers

1. In depth knowledge of power electronics and embedded technology
2. Strong background and knowledge of components both active and passive
3. Strong relationship with component manufacturers
4. Hands on knowledge and experience in implementation of DFSS, DFA, HALT and HASS
5. Process driven
6. Effective Execution and Managerial Skills
7. Project Management Skills
8. Knowledge of Regulatory Requirements of Lighting products for India and Europe
9. Effective Team Player.
10. Strong Interpersonal Relationship

QUALIFICATIONS:

Summarize the minimum education required. Please mention essential and desired qualification
 

1. B.E Electronics from a premier Institute
2. M. Tech / PhD (Desired)
3. Patents in power electronics topologies a definite plus

EXPERIENCE:

Summarize minimum experience required (experience should include reference to a number of previous years in a similar position). Also include specific tools or other equipment etc., the incumbent should be able to use.

1. Minimum 15 years experience in related field with 5 years experience in a leadership role preferably in a MNC

 

1. Use of Statistical Tools for data analysis

 

CRITICALITY OF POSITION:

What would be, if any, the negative impact to the organization if the incumbent were not competent? How crucial is this position to the success of the organization? What could go wrong?