Engineering Manager - Hardware Controls

Eaton; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global electronics company is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the RDE portfolio for Embedded hardware in Maharashtra, India. The role involves developing strategies for hardware products, mentoring engineers, and driving innovation across projects. Candidates should have over 15 years in embedded systems and a strong educational background in Electronics or E&TC Engineering. This position offers opportunities for impactful leadership in engineering and product development.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of design experience with Embedded systems.
• Min 5+ years of experience in coaching & mentoring people.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering manager for RDE portfolio in Embedded hardware.
• Implement strategies focused on hardware development and V&V Embedded Products.
• Provide leadership and coaching for team members and engineers.

Skills

Embedded products knowledge

Product development cycle leadership

DfX methodology experience

Engineering problem-solving expertise

Agile ProLaunch and PreLaunch processes knowledge

Electro-mechanical design capabilities

Software engineering best practices

Creative and innovative thinking

Education

BE/ME in Electronics or E&TC Engineering

Job description

What You’ll Do

We are looking forward for engineering manager to lead and shape RDE portfolio for Embedded hardware team as part of Embedded Controls of ES EMEA. Engineering manager will be responsible for Implementing strategies focus around hardware development and V&V Embedded Products of Life Safety, Energy Solutions and Power Management & Control Components divisions. Build and leverage synergies between various product lines as well as participate in the Digital strategies for the product lines. An Engineering Manager be accountable for the NPI / NTI / Sustenance projects. Works closely with team mates from Eaton India Innovation Center (Pune) and various facilities in EMEA for New Product Developments and sustaining projects. Build Organization Capabilities – Hire and development plans for the talents. Provide leadership to innovate new differentiating products and Technologies with specific foucus on making them intelligenet & smart. Lead strategic initiatives to improve the timelines and quality of deliverables. Define strategic roadmap for building strong breakers team and RDE portfolio on key productlines

• Manages diverse product teams from multiple locations. Provides leadership for the team to meet its short and long-term goals. Define clear plan to leverage EIIC Lab and Prototype infrastructure to accelerate launches of key NPI/NTI programs for division.
• Provide leadership to innovate new differentiating products and services. Lead strategic initiatives to improve the timelines and quality of deliverables. Define roadmaps & drive Innovation / technology roadmap for Embedded products of EMEA team.
• Lead innovation events to shape ideas from the team.
• Drive growth in respective team in terms of breadth and depth of capabilities in Embedded and Software design as well as adjacent technology areas in product engineering
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring for Firmware and Software Engineers and related COE team at EIIC to develop innovative Technology.
• Indiviaul should have understanding of electrical, electronics and mechanical designs for Programamble Logic Controller (PLC), Life Safety (LS), Contactors and Medium Voltage Power Distribution (MVPD) to meet all requirements for performance, reliability, cost and manufacturability.
• Synergies and leverage engineering capabilities across groups. Manages department budget and performance to forecast.
• Recruits and retain a team of engineers and support staff to provide both local product development and engineering services to the global engineering needs. Train, develop & motivate subordinates to achieve their professional goals & review their accomplishments.
• Develop and control the schedule and direct the work to effectively manage time.
• Monitor progress & achievements on projects. Provide regular reports on development & support activities.
• Manage and develop people: identify, attract and develop key engineering talent for the organization.

Qualifications

• BE/ME in Electronics, E&TC Engineering
• 15+ years of design experience with Embedded systems
• Min 5+ years of experience in coaching & mentoring people

Skills

• Should have sound knowledge in Embedded products
• Experience leading a team through all stages of the product development cycle
• Hands on experience in product development leveraging DfX methodology
• Engineering technical expertise to solve problems and make design recommendations
• Knowledge in Agile ProLaunch and PreLaunch processes
• Drive growth in respective team in terms of breadth and depth of capabilities in electro-mechanical design as well as adjacent technology areas in product engineering
• Sound Analysis Mindset and drive DP maturity to enhance NPI efficacy
• Sound knowledge of best practices in software engineering methodologies, processes, and technologies with a passion for programming
• Demonstrated leadership skills, experience with design processes, program management skills, knowledge of customer strategies, successful new product introduction experience, creative/innovative thinking
• Act as a technical mentor and expert tech reviewer in domain
• Review and approve design proposals based on requirements /statement of work and present to stakeholders/customers
• Act as a technical mentor and expert tech reviewer in domain. Review and approve design proposals based on requirements/statement of work and present to stakeholders/customers
• Continuously develop and enhance the technical capabilities of the teams to provide best in class design in line with present and future business needs
• Monitor progress and achievements on projects. Provide timely status and reports to stakeholders
• Participate in the creation of technology road map based on Product/COE Strategy globally and deploy them within the group and build organization’s capability
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance the value proposition and quality of the engineering deliverables.
• Manage and develop talent: identifies, attracts and develop key engineering talent for the organization.
• Drive employee survey action plans to attain high level of employee engagement & managerial effectiveness.
• Drive culture of innovation with focus on new patent disclosures and high-impact ideas