Lead/ Head- Solar Inverter Systems (Havells CRI)

Havells India Ltd; Dadri; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Havells Centre for Research & Innovation (CRI) in India seeks a senior leader to own Havells' Solar Inverter Systems portfolio, driving end-to-end technical ownership from GTI to future platforms. You will define architecture, roadmaps, and ensure regulatory compliance, interfacing with business units, technology teams, and external partners.

The role requires 15+ years in power electronics with 5+ years leading inverter product development, and a track record of launching commercial products

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Electrical/Electronics or instrumentation with advanced power electronics knowledge.
• Minimum 15+ years in power electronics or renewable energy product domains.
• 5+ years leading end-to-end inverter or power conversion development.
• Experience with regulatory and international standards.

Responsibilities

• Own the complete Solar Inverter portfolio including GTI, Hybrid, Off-Grid technologies.
• Define product vision, architecture, and roadmaps aligned with market needs.
• Translate requirements into system-level specs and drive cross-functional reviews.
• Lead outsourced development and ODM/OEM engagements with governance.
• Drive sustaining engineering, VAVE, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Ensure BIS, BEE, IEC, UL and international standards compliance.
• Build and mentor high-performing inverter systems teams.

Skills

Power electronics

Embedded Systems

Grid interconnection tech

Leadership

Product launch

Education

B.E./B.Tech/ M.Tech in Electrical/Electronics/Power Electronics/Instrumentation

Job description

Havells Centre for Research & Innovation (CRI) is the technology and innovation hub of Havells India, driving the development of next-generation products across energy systems, power electronics, appliances, lighting, water heating, EV ecosystem, and smart technologies. CRI brings together multidisciplinary engineering teams to create innovative, reliable, and customer-centric solutions that power millions of homes and businesses.

As Havells expands its presence in renewable energy and energy management solutions, CRI is strengthening its Solar & Power Electronics capabilities to develop world-class inverter and energy storage platforms for domestic and global markets.

Organization: Havells Centre for Research & Innovation (CRI)

Role Purpose

Lead Havells' Solar Inverter Systems portfolio and drive end-to-end technical ownership of Grid-Tied (GTI), Hybrid, Off-Grid, and future inverter platforms. The role is responsible for product strategy, system architecture, technology selection, roadmap definition, launch readiness, technical governance, and delivery of competitive products aligned with business objectives.

The incumbent will act as the single technical owner for inverter systems and serve as the primary interface between Business Units, Technology Teams, Validation, Design, Supply Chain, and external development partners.

Key Responsibilities

Product & System Ownership

• Own the complete Solar Inverter portfolio including GTI, Hybrid, Off-Grid, and emerging inverter technologies.
• Define product vision, system architecture, and technical roadmaps aligned with market requirements.
• Translate customer and business requirements into product specifications and system-level requirements.

Program & Delivery Leadership

• Own technical readiness for all product launches.
• Ensure achievement of project milestones, quality targets, cost objectives, and launch schedules.
• Lead cross-functional reviews involving Design, Validation, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, and Business teams.

External Development & Partner Management

• Lead outsourced development programs and ODM/OEM engagements.
• Define technical deliverables and governance mechanisms with external partners.
• Ensure protection of intellectual property and technical know-how.

Product Lifecycle Management

• Support field issue resolution and product improvement initiatives.
• Drive value engineering (VAVE) and cost optimization programs.
• Manage sustaining engineering activities across existing inverter platforms.
• Ensure compliance with BIS, BEE, IEC, UL and relevant international standards.

Capability Building

• Build and mentor a high-performing inverter systems team.
• Develop system engineering, architecture, and product leadership capabilities.
• Establish engineering best practices, design methodologies, and governance frameworks.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as the primary technical interface to Business Units.
• Work closely with:

Testing & Validation Team

Mechanical Design Team

Manufacturing & Quality Teams

Supply Chain & Procurement Teams

• Align technical roadmaps with commercial and operational objectives.

Qualification & Experience

• B.E./B.Tech/ M.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Power Electronics, Instrumentation, or related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in power electronics and renewable energy products.
• 5+ years leading end-to-end inverter or power conversion product development.
• Experience with:
• Power Conversion Products
• Embedded Systems
• Grid Interconnection Technologies
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Proven track record of launching commercial products from concept to market.