R&D Head/ CTO - Mechatronics (AAR Job/ 13)

Job Description:

Name of the Post: R&D Head

Duty Hours Regular Office Hours (9:00 AM to 5:30 PM)

Working days Mon – Fri (5 days Week)

Overview: As the Head of R&D in the automotive sector, you will be responsible for leading and

managing the research and development activities within the organization. The ideal candidate

will have a strong background in power electronics, electric vehicles, DC motors, DC converters,

and mechatronics. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record of successfully

bringing innovative products to market.

Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and implement the overall R&D strategy aligned with the company's business

goals.

• Provide visionary leadership to the R&D team, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to guide the R&D direction.

2. Project Management:

• Oversee multiple R&D projects from conceptualization to product launch.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget, meeting quality and

performance standards.

3. Team Management:

• Recruit, mentor, and lead a team of skilled researchers and engineers.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Provide guidance and support for professional development.

4. Technical Expertise:

• Utilize your expertise in power electronics, electric vehicles, DC motors, DC converters, and mechatronics to guide and contribute to technical discussions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate cutting-edge technologies into product development.
• Understanding and designing the electrical circuits for the motor and DC-to-DC converter.
• Knowledge of power semiconductor devices, converters, and inverters.
• Understanding the principles of electromagnetic fields and their application in motor design. Knowledge of processes like casting, machining, and assembly. 
• Conceptualize, design and develop Battery Systems specific to the company's product, across various platforms
• Understand the customer requirement (SOR) & conversion to the software logics and flow.
• Creating primary specification documents based on the SOR/RFQ.
• Conducting Design review and system DFMEA.
• Creating documents as per defined process.
• 12+ years of software development life cycle experience;
• Strong design and architecture knowledge in embedded systems;
• Strong experience with hardware and mechanical experience in the automotive area; Solid background dealing with RTOS and microcontroller-based architectures;
• Solid background with STM, Renesas PIC, and modules;
• Ensure quality of software using appropriate methods (Code Review, Static
• Analysis, Unit Test etc.) and application of suitable Coding Standards.
• Knowledge of pre-processor directives, Pointers, Data Structures, HAL layer development.
• Knowledge about most of the MCU peripherals like SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, LIN.
• Plan and Do approach. Preparing Flowcharts and UML before developing any firmware application.
• Experience in Embedded C,UML, QT(HMI Graphics Management), Design patterns and Algorithms
• Experience in RTOS-OSEK, Device Driver, Board support package development
• Protocol experience on CAN, UDS/KWP2000, I2C, SPI, UART, ADC, PWM, Timers, Motor Driver etc.
• Software Architecture for Instrument Panel Cluster
• Real Time Operating system(RTOS)-OSEK Architecture concept, interface with driver & application layer
• MCU Power State, Memory Management, I/O Management & Graphics TFT designing
• Microcontroller 32 bit/16-bit (Accordo-5, Renesas-RH850, RL78, Cypress, Infineon, Ti-MSP430) etc.
• Product: Dashboard-Cluster, Body computer module, VCU, Infotainment, Auto Aftermarket products etc.
• Autosar Framework & it’s MCAL library
• Connectivity with Bluetooth Low Energy
• Functional Safety(ISO26262) Architecture Concept design for System & Software domain
• High Speed Design using 32-bit Microprocessor with eMMC, SDRAM, DDR3, Bluetooth circuit etc.
• Wireless Communication Architecture (Bluetooth, GSM, GPS & its Antenna
• selection) used in Automotive Industry
• Hardware tools CR5000, Cadence ALLEGRO, OrCAD, LT Spice
• Expert in Analog & Power Electronics in Hardware design (DC-DC, AC-DC converter & Magnetic design)
• Exposure of EMI/EMC test in Germany & France.

 5. Collaboration:

• Work closely with other departments, such as product design, manufacturing, and marketing, to ensure seamless integration of R&D efforts with overall business objectives.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with external research institutions, industry experts, and technology providers.

6. Budget Management:

• Develop and manage the R&D budget, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.

Qualifications:

1. Educational Background:

• Advanced degree in Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. [Mechatronics]
• A Ph.D. in a relevant field is highly desirable.

2. Experience:

• Minimum of 18 years of experience in R&D roles within the automotive industry.
• Proven experience in power electronics, electric vehicles, DC motors, DC converters, and mechatronics.

3. Leadership Skills:

• Demonstrated success in leading and motivating multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills.

4. Innovation and Problem-Solving:

• Track record of developing and implementing innovative solutions.
• Ability to identify and solve complex technical challenges.

5. Communication:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

6. Industry Knowledge:

• In-depth knowledge of the automotive industry, market trends, and emerging technologies.