Director – Instrumentation and Control (E and E Sector)

The Director – Instrumentation and Control in the Electrical & Electronics (E&E) sector is responsible for driving strategy, design, implementation, and lifecycle management of advanced instrumentation and control systems across all product and infrastructure domains. This role oversees teams working on process control, measurement systems, signal processing, sensor integration, and embedded automation for complex E&E applications including smart devices, power systems, electronics manufacturing, and industrial automation.

Key Focus Areas:

1. Strategic Leadership

• Define and lead the vision and roadmap for instrumentation and control systems aligned with E&E sector demands (e.g., power distribution, semiconductors, embedded electronics, smart devices).

• Develop scalable and modular I&C architectures that enhance product flexibility and operational efficiency.

2. Advanced Instrumentation Design

• Oversee specification and development of analog/digital sensors, signal conditioners, transducers, and interface electronics.

• Guide innovation in sensor fusion, precision measurement, and high-speed data acquisition systems.

3. Control Systems Engineering

• Direct the development of control strategies (PID, model predictive, adaptive control) for dynamic electrical/electronic systems.

• Supervise integration of embedded control platforms (e.g., microcontrollers, FPGAs, DSPs) into products and production equipment.

4. System Integration & Automation

• Ensure tight integration of I&C systems with automation platforms (PLC/DCS/SCADA/HMI).

• Enable interoperability with smart grid, building automation, and IoT environments.

5. Reliability and Safety Compliance

• Drive compliance with IEC, IEEE, and ISO standards related to electrical safety, EMC, and functional safety (e.g., IEC 61010, 61508).

• Implement best practices for failure detection, diagnostic coverage, and system redundancy.

6. Product Development and Lifecycle Management

• Lead design-to-production transition of instrumentation hardware/software for consumer electronics, control panels, and smart appliances.

• Collaborate with product design, quality assurance, and manufacturing engineering teams.

7. Digital Transformation and Industry 4.0

• Incorporate advanced analytics, machine learning, and predictive diagnostics into I&C systems for proactive maintenance and optimization.

• Promote cloud-connected instrumentation and remote monitoring solutions.

8. R&D and Technology Innovation

• Drive R&D projects related to sensors, actuators, IoT integration, and intelligent edge control.

• Partner with universities, consortia, and external vendors on emerging technologies.

9. Cross-Functional Team Leadership

• Build and manage high-performing teams of instrumentation engineers, controls specialists, and integration experts.

• Foster a collaborative culture between R&D, production, quality, and compliance functions.

Qualifications:

• Education:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Instrumentation & Control, or a related discipline.

  • Ph.D. is a plus for R&D-heavy organizations.

• Certifications (Preferred):

  • Certified Automation Professional (CAP), Functional Safety Engineer (TÜV), or equivalent.

• Experience:

  • 12–15+ years in instrumentation/control design and systems engineering within the E&E sector.

  • Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership or director-level role with full lifecycle responsibility.

• Technical Skills:

  • Deep knowledge of electrical instrumentation, control theory, real-time systems, signal processing, and compliance standards.

  • Familiarity with tools like MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW, PLC programming environments, and circuit simulation software.