Senior Engineer - Advanced Development (R&D)
Bajaj Electricals- Posted a month ago
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Job Description
Company:
Bajaj Electricals
JOB ROLE
Senior Engineer- Advanced Development
LOCATION
ABSQ Navi Mumbai
BU/ DIVISION
Research and Development Department
JOB PURPOSE
As Senior Engineer Advanced Development you will be responsible for independently executing Advanced Development (AD) projects, following TRL (Technology Readiness Level) process framework. Utilizing your advanced technical knowledge and skills, you will execute actions to successful closure of innovative Advanced development/ Technology development projects leading to USP (unique selling propositions) creation and/or IP development for the organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Define AD project problem statement: Create robust technical problem statement based on comprehensive market research inputs/ technology and competitive landscaping data identified for AD project. Participate in hackathons, brainstorming sessions for creating ideas for problem statement defined.
Execute AD projects: Utilize a structured TRL-based process from TRL1 to TRL6 with design thinking principles, to design and develop consumer product features across various categories, ensuring systematic progress from concept to prototype while maturing design theoretically, creating POC and validating them, while meeting cost targets assigned for the feature , ensuring concept meet both technical specifications and consumer expectations effectively . Wherever required, interact with external partners to enable technology development. He should strive towards FTR(First time right) deliverables during execution.
Conduct Functional Proof at Component and System Levels: Executing engineering calculations and physics-based simulations, using predictive engineering practices to ensure product components and systems meet functional requirements and reliability standards
Identify and Validate USPs (unique selling propositions) and Claims: Create unique selling propositions (USPs) and claims that differentiate products in the market. Utilize tools like DFMEA, FEA, functional analysis, prototyping, DFSS tools like DoE etc. and testing to validate product concepts.
Create Intellectual property: Create Intellectual property of the innovation projects executed by considering overall long term and short-term business strategy for the idea under consideration
Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders for successful handover of Advanced development project fit for cost, manufacturability, and scalability for commercialization.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
B.E./ B.Tech./ M.Tech / Mechanical/ Mechatronics
Desirable: PhD in engineering / Physics
Work Experience
5-10 years of progressive experience in engineering roles, demonstrating increasing responsibility towards project Execution
CERTIFICATIONS
DFSS
PREFERRED/ ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT
DFSS training / green belt, Creo CFD
NO OF REPORTEES
NA
INTERNAL / EXTERNAL INTERFACE
- Internal - Engineering Design team, PRC, tooling, and product development team
- External - Marketing team, End consumer
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
AND IT S LEVEL
Technical Expertise: Strong engineering fundamentals (Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Heat Mass Transfer, Motors, Fluid Transfer), concepts of NVH (Noise, Vibration Harshness), reliability to solve complex engineering problems
Ability to robustly apply Principles of material sciences (metallurgy, polymer science) and coating technologies in product development.
Adept with various prototyping processes and their technical benefits/ tradeoffs for efficient use in actual POCs
Advanced understanding of DFMEA, functional analysis, and fundamentals of GDT and stack up analysis and experience of application in actual concepts for technical risk mitigations in AD projects
Software Skills: Advanced understanding and experience of using CAD tools such as Creo/ SolidWorks , and Creo Simulate/ Cosmos for linear static and CFD simulations for validation of digital concepts
Analytical Skills: Expertise in executing advanced data analysis and complex calculations during evaluation of design decisions.
IP Processes: In-depth understanding of IP processes and experience of filing patents and protecting technical ideas.
Role: Product Development Engineer
Industry Type: Electronic Components / Semiconductors
Department: Research & Development
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Role Category: Engineering & Manufacturing
Education
UG: Any Graduate
PG: Any Postgraduate
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About Company
Bajaj Electricals Limited is a globally renowned Indian Consumer Appliances and Lighting Solutions company (its Power Transmission and Distribution projects business has been demerged to form Bajel Projects Limited). Headquartered in Mumbai with a turnover of INR 4641 crores (FY 23-24), it is a part of the $100 bn multinational conglomerate Bajaj Group founded by Shri Jamnalal Bajaj. The Company was established in 1938 and has stood the test for almost 85 years. It continues to enjoy consumer trust across various sectors it operates in and remains at the forefront of developing modern, technologically superior and aesthetic products and solutions.
Bajaj Electricals’ business portfolio spans Consumer Products (Appliances, Fans, Cookware) and Lighting Solutions (Consumer and Professional Lighting). They are a front runner in the industry with their key brand offerings comprising BAJAJ, Nirlep, Morphy Richards and Nex. They have an expansive network of 18 branch offices, 660+ distributors, and 2 lakh retail outlets across India, combined with over 620 consumer care centres reaching 19,000 pin codes, fortifying their dominant presence in the consumer products sector. Under their Lighting Solutions business, they offer a wide range of innovative LED lamps and fixtures, including panels and battens, to consumers and are known for their prowess