Job Description:
§Detailed Product Knowledge of LV
Switchgear products, its function and application. (e.g. MCB, Fuses, RCDs, DBs
& relevant products.)
§Knowledge of IS & IEC
standards for electrical switchgear & mechanical assemblies e.g. IEC 60898,
IEC 60947.
§New Product Development: Leading
team in developing new products, brainstorming and creating ideas for new
products as per requirements from product management. Guide the team in making
concept design, patent infringement review & new patent application,
product simulations using finite element techniques, develop working prototype,
conduct operational and type test, finalize design, estimate product cost and
development time plan to facilitate decision on product delivery. (3D models,
drawings, BOM, SAP, documentation)
§Budget: Plan & monitor yearly
budget of the department. Including local & global activities. Align this
with management & different segments. Prepare inputs for years contracts
(e.g. IDC, SLAs). Resource planning with demand.
§Design
to Cost: Identify projects for cost reduction of existing products. Plan time
& budget, Co-ordinate & implement DTC measures on products and its
accessories to achieve PUMA - MCP target. Track plan vs actual.
§Continuous improvement of product design: Guide team on
activities based on customer feedback/complaints, changing market requirement,
competition, product upgradation, variant addition, production/material changes
and process requirements and plan to implement appropriate action to improve
product design.
Certifications: Responsible for
first time certifications of products. This includes national &
international certifications like ISI, UL, VDE, INMETRO etc. Co-ordinate with
different Siemens and external partners (Test Labs & Certifying agencies)
for the same. Support in routine certification activities as necessary.
Product Documentation: Guide team
to generate & maintain all technical data & product performance data as
required in documents like catalogues, data sheets, certificates.
Local test lab: Plan &
execute lab upgradation/investment with Test Lab in-charge as necessary w.r.t.
product roadmap. Alignment of testing activities & planning. Define
processes, review & implement activities for EHS/OSHAS.
Sustainability: Identify and
implement measures for sustainability / environmental topics related to
products.
Handling of internal &
external ISO audit. (Documentation, processes)
Predevelopment activities: To
explore new opportunities of products/improvements.
Team Management &
Collaboration:
Lead team of about 10 members (mix
of electrical & mechanical developers).
Define roles and
responsibilities, Set clear objectives for Dept e.g. KPIs & Team members.
Communicate expectations, goals/targets and feedback to the group regularly and
resolve any concerns or issues actively.
Ability to demonstrate resilience
in demanding situations.
Provide timely feedback and
encourage professional development of team & competency building as per
product roadmap. Support team members' professional development by providing
opportunities for training and growth.
Adapt to make strategic decisions
to ensure business success.
Strong leadership and
organizational skills. Stakeholder management: PRM (Product management), BD,
Quality, Manufacturing, Customers, Suppliers etc…
International exposure: Germany,
China, Brazil, Argentina etc..
Identify and address conflicts
early, facilitating discussions and finding satisfactory solutions.
Must
requirements:
§15-20 years' experience of working in
R&D of switchgear products with hands-on experience of new product
development
§Experience in development &
qualification of L.V. switchgear products like MCBs
§Degree in Electrical or
Mechanical Engineering. Sound knowledge of physics & FE simulations e.g.
Structural, Electro-thermal, electro-magnetic, motion etc..
§Trained in project management
e.g. PMBOK® Guide.
§Candidate must have professional English
written/verbal/interpersonal communication skills.
