Sr Manager - R&D
Core
Lead R&D strategy, design, and development of critical components for Medium Voltage (MV) Switchgear, driving innovation, compliance, and industrialization.
Role type
Senior Manager, R&D for MV Switchgear
Builds
MV Switchgear components (interrupters, linkages, insulation systems) for AIS and GIS environments
Domain
Electrical engineering / Power distribution / Medium Voltage Switchgear
Required skills
MV Switchgear component development, IEC standards compliance, Type testing & validation, Root cause analysis, DFMEA, Program & Project Management, SAP PLM, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Tolerance stack-up analysis
Preferred skills
New Product Development (NPD), VAVE, Product/Technology Transfer, Reverse Engineering, Global stakeholder management, Cross-functional team leadership
Technologies
SAP, Enovia, PROPM, Microsoft Project, SolidWorks, AutoCAD
Responsibilities
Define and execute R&D strategies for MV Switchgear components; Manage resources, budgets, and timelines for component projects; Supervise VCB design activities; Define and approve type and prototype test plans; Coordinate type testing with accredited labs; Lead root cause analysis of failures; Ensure compliance with IEC standards; Maintain technical documentation for certifications; Coordinate with manufacturing and supply chain for industrialization; Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
