Senior Manager - Research & Technology

Zoom Communications; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoom Communications is seeking a strategic and hands-on leader to drive next-generation product development across Electronics, Mechanical, and Embedded Systems. You will coordinate R&D activities from concept to production, ensuring high-performance, manufacturable solutions.

The role demands deep hardware expertise, firmware knowledge, and a proven ability to align technical execution with business goals.

Qualifications

• Strong background in electronics, embedded firmware, and mechanical design principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead Electronics, Mechanical, and Embedded Systems teams to align with project goals.
• Oversee end-to-end product development from concept to production.
• Define system architecture and guide cross-domain decisions.
• Foster rapid prototyping and explore emerging technologies for next-gen products.
• Ensure robust, IP-rated ruggedized systems for harsh environments.
• Review designs, schematics, PCB layouts, enclosures, and firmware structures.

Skills

Multidisciplinary leadership

Electronics

Embedded systems

Mechanical design

PLM/BOM management

Technical documentation

Project planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Altium Designer

OrCAD

KiCAD

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to drive next-generation product development and lead a multidisciplinary engineering team comprising Electronics, Mechanical, and Embedded Systems specialists. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and hands-on problem solver with a strong background in product innovation, systems engineering, and cross-functional team leadership.

This role requires a deep understanding of electronic hardware, embedded firmware, and mechanical design principles, along with a proven ability to coordinate complex R&D efforts from concept through to production. The incumbent will be responsible for aligning technical execution with business goals, fostering collaboration across teams, and ensuring the delivery of high-performance, manufacturable, and innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Cross-Functional Engineering Teams: Manage and coordinate the efforts of Electronics, Mechanical, and Embedded Systems teams to ensure alignment with project goals and technical excellence.
• Drive End-to-End Product Development: Oversee the design, development, and integration of complex, high-reliability systems from concept to production, ensuring performance, durability, and manufacturability.
• Strategic Technical Leadership: Define system architecture, guide technical decision-making, and ensure synergy across hardware, firmware, and mechanical domains.
• Innovation & Prototyping: Foster a culture of innovation by guiding rapid prototyping efforts, encouraging new ideas, and exploring emerging technologies for next-generation products.
• System Integration: Ensure seamless integration across electrical, mechanical, and embedded components, with a focus on IP-rated (IP65/IP68) ruggedized systems for harsh environments.
• Technical Oversight: Review and approve designs, schematics, PCB layouts, enclosure models, and firmware structures to maintain technical quality and compliance with industry standards.
• Testing & Validation: Oversee testing, validation, and debugging across all subsystems using industry-standard lab tools and methodologies.
• Project & Resource Management: Plan and manage resources, timelines, and deliverables across multiple concurrent R&D projects.
• Documentation & Compliance: Ensure high-quality documentation across all disciplines for manufacturing, compliance, assembly, and certification processes.
• Mentorship & Collaboration: Mentor engineers across disciplines, facilitate technical reviews, and drive collaboration to solve complex challenges in a fast-paced innovation environment.

Skills Required

• Strong multidisciplinary background in electronics, embedded systems, and mechanical design, with the ability to lead and evaluate work across all three domains.
• Proficiency in electronic circuit design, simulation, and analysis using tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, or KiCAD.
• Deep understanding of PCB design, schematic capture, and multi-layer board development, including best practices for signal integrity, thermal management, and EMI/EMC compliance.
• Familiarity with embedded systems architecture, microcontroller platforms (e.g., STM32, PIC), and firmware development workflows.
• Knowledge of ruggedized mechanical design, including IP65/IP68-rated enclosures, thermal design, and environmental sealing.
• Proficiency in DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFA (Design for Assembly) across electrical and mechanical components.
• Hands-on experience with prototyping and validation, including the use of lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and environmental testing tools.
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management (PLM), BOM management, and technical documentation processes.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams, drive collaboration, and manage complex technical programs.
• Excellent project planning, resource management, and decision-making skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for cross-disciplinary coordination, reporting, and documentation.
• Comfortable presenting technical concepts to stakeholders, clients, and executive leadership.