Chief Technical Officer - Electrical Power Industry

HR Solutions; India; On-site; INR 5,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Solutions seeks a Chief Technology Officer to steer the technical roadmap for high‑voltage transformer design and smart monitoring. You will oversee R&D, product design, and QA to push efficiency and reliability while aligning with ISO and NABL standards.

You will lead Industry 4.0 manufacturing initiatives, drive IoT integration, and manage strategic technical initiatives for renewable energy and grid customers.

Qualifications

• 20+ years in the Electrical Power Industry.
• At least 8 years in a technical leadership role (Head of R&D or Technical Director).
• Ph.D. or Masters in Electrical Engineering (HV/Power systems preferred).
• Deep knowledge of transformer design, insulation coordination and EM field analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D strategy for high-capacity EHV transformers and product design.
• Drive IoT sensor integration and predictive maintenance for utilities.
• Advance Industry 4.0 initiatives to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Ensure NABL accreditation and ISO 9001/14001 compliance across labs.

Skills

Electromechanical design

Digital transformation

3D modeling

FEA analysis

IoT integration

Education

Ph.D. Electrical Engineering

M.S. Electrical Engineering

Tools

Transformer design software

FEA software

Job description

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Reports to: Managing Director

Industry: Electrical Infrastructure & High-Voltage (HV) Manufacturing

Executive Summary

The CTO will be the visionary leader responsible for the companys technical roadmap. This role demands a rare blend of Electromechanical Design expertise and Digital Transformation leadership. You will oversee R&D, Product Design, and Quality Assurance, ensuring that our transformers remain at the cutting edge of efficiency, reliability, and "IoT readiness" while maintaining strict adherence to ISO and NABL standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Product Innovation & R&D Strategy
   • Next-Gen Design: Lead the design and development of high-capacity transformers (Extra High Voltage - EHV), ensuring they meet global standards for low loss and high thermal efficiency.
   • Smart Transformers: Drive the integration of IoT sensors and diagnostic tools into traditional transformer units to enable "Smart Monitoring" and predictive maintenance for utility clients.
   • Green Energy Integration: Develop specialized transformer solutions for Renewable Energy sectors (Solar and Wind farms).
2. Engineering & Manufacturing Excellence
   • Process Automation: Spearhead the transition toward Industry 4.0 on the factory floor, utilizing automation to increase MVA production capacity while reducing lead times.
   • Design Optimization: Utilize advanced 3D modeling and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to optimize material usage (copper, CRGO steel) without compromising structural integrity.
   • NABL & ISO Standards: Ensure the companys testing laboratories maintain NABL accreditation and that all products exceed ISO 9001 and 14001 quality benchmarks.
3. Strategic Technical Leadership
4. Stakeholder & Project Management

Experience

20+ years in the Electrical Power Industry, with at least 8 years in a technical leadership role (Head of R&D or Technical Director).

Education

Ph.D. or Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering (Specialization in High Voltage or Power Systems preferred).

Domain Expertise

Deep knowledge of transformer design software, insulation coordination, and electromagnetic field analysis. .