R and D Manager – Sensors and Control Modules

The R&D Manager – Sensors and Control Modules is responsible for leading innovation, design, and development of next-generation sensor technologies and control modules used in industrial automation, medical devices, automotive systems, or smart infrastructure. This role manages cross-functional R&D teams and ensures product development aligns with technical strategy, performance requirements, and industry standards.

Key Focus Areas:

1. Sensor Technology Development

• Lead development of sensing systems (temperature, pressure, proximity, biosensors, flow, optical, etc.) using MEMS, analog, or digital platforms.

• Guide selection and integration of sensor materials, packaging, and signal processing techniques.

2. Control Module Architecture

• Drive development of embedded control modules involving microcontrollers, DSPs, analog/digital interfaces, and wireless communication (BLE, Zigbee, LoRa, etc.).

• Oversee firmware development, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and control algorithms.

3. Innovation Strategy and Product Roadmaps

• Translate market and customer needs into R&D strategies and technology roadmaps.

• Scout emerging technologies and trends in IoT, edge computing, AI/ML-based sensing, and energy harvesting.

4. Prototyping and System Integration

• Supervise prototyping, rapid iteration, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) validation of sensor systems.

• Ensure seamless integration of sensors and control modules into larger electromechanical or automation systems.

5. Testing and Reliability Engineering

• Establish test procedures for calibration, environmental durability, EMI/EMC, and functional validation.

• Oversee HALT/HASS testing and ensure regulatory compliance (RoHS, REACH, ISO 13485, etc.).

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) and cost optimization.

• Work with supply chain and quality teams to evaluate components and vendors.

7. Team Leadership and Project Management

• Manage a multidisciplinary R&D team of electronics engineers, software developers, and test engineers.

• Drive Agile or Stage-Gate-based development cycles with clear milestones and deliverables.

8. IP Development and Technical Documentation

• Drive patent generation, technical publications, and secure intellectual property for core technologies.

• Maintain design histories, BOMs, and documentation for regulatory audits and product certifications.

9. Customer and Stakeholder Engagement

• Interface with internal stakeholders, customers, and partners to capture requirements and provide technical solutions.

• Participate in technical presentations, demos, and trade shows.

Qualifications:

• Education:

  • Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, or Embedded Systems.

• Experience:

  • 8–12+ years in R&D of sensors or control electronics, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership or managerial role.

• Skills:

  • Expertise in sensor electronics, signal conditioning, control systems, and embedded design.

  • Strong knowledge of simulation tools (MATLAB/Simulink, COMSOL), PCB design, and embedded programming (C/C++, Python).