| MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: | Lead R&D, new project development, type test projects, standard compliance, cost optimization, and global product development. |
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
| KEY RESULTS: -Successful New Product Development and Research & Development Excellence. -Successful Type Test Project Execution. -Compliance with IS, IEC & IEEE Standards. -Cost Optimization & Value Engineering. -Development of Global Standard Product Portfolio. -Project Planning & Management Approval. -Technical Documentation & Reporting. -Innovation & Continuous Improvement. -Cross-Functional Team Leadership. -Customer & Market-Oriented Product Development and Business Growth Through New Product Initiatives. -Risk Assessment & Technical Decision Making. -Knowledge Management & Team Development. KEY ACTIVITIES: -Lead the end-to-end development of new transformer products from concept to commercialization. – Understand customer requirements, market trends, and future business opportunities. -Coordinate prototype development, testing, validation, and product release. -Conduct technical research on new materials, insulation systems, cooling methods, and emerging technologies. -Benchmark competitor products and industry best practices. -Prepare project plans, budgets, timelines, technical proposals, and milestone schedules. -Coordinate with NABL/accredited laboratories for testing activities. -Analyze test results and implement corrective actions for successful qualification. -Ensure all new products comply with applicable national and international standards. -Support certification and regulatory approval activities. -Standardize components to reduce manufacturing cost. -Monitor project progress against approved plans. -Ensure projects are completed within schedule, budget, and quality targets. -Mentor engineers and ensure effective collaboration across departments. -Prepare and review design calculations, specifications, BOMs, drawings, design reports, validation reports, and project documentation. -Present periodic project status reports to management. -Implement lessons learned from field performance and failure analysis. -Perform technical risk assessments during product development. -Develop engineering standards, SOPs, design manuals, and best practices. |
| EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: | Qualification (Must/Desirable): B. Tech / M. Tech in Electrical Engineering. Experience: Minimum 13 years’ experience in design and development (Transformer Industry only). Standards: Deep knowledge of IS, IEC, IEEE, etc. |
| SPECIAL SKILLS: | -Expertise in Transformer Design, Research & Development, and New Product Development. -Strong knowledge of Type Test Requirements, NABL laboratory procedures, and certification processes. -Excellent understanding of Transformer Cost Optimization and Value Engineering (VE/VA). -Strong knowledge of Global Utility Specifications and customer requirements for US, UK, European, Middle East, and Indian markets. -Experience in Technical Report Writing, feasibility studies, and project documentation. -Excellent Presentation and Communication Skills for management reviews and customer discussions. – Strong knowledge of Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Analysis, and Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA). |
