Executive R&D Electronics

Job description

POSITION/ ROLE Executive R&D – Electronics (Design Validation and Reliability Engineer) LOCATIONFaridabad ROLE PURPOSE The Testing & Validation (DVP) Engineer will be responsible for planning, executing, and reporting Design Verification & Validation (DVV/DVP) activities for Air Conditioner products. The role ensures product reliability, safety, regulatory compliance, and field robustness before SOP and market launch. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1.       DVP Planning & Ownership          Prepare DVP&R (Design Verification Plan & Report) aligned with product requirements and standards.          Define test strategy, scope, acceptance criteria, and timelines across development phases.          Ensure coverage for functional, performance, reliability, environmental, safety, and regulatory tests. 2.       Testing & Validation Execution          Execute and coordinate testing for: o   Functional & performance validation o   Environmental & climatic tests (temperature, humidity, dust) o   Reliability & endurance tests o   Electrical safety & insulation tests o   EMI/EMC precompliance and compliance tests          Validate IDU, ODU, electronics, inverter systems, sensors, and controls. 3.       Standards & Regulatory Compliance          Ensure compliance with applicable standards: o   BIS / IEC / IS standards o   BEE / ISEER requirements o   OEM / exportspecific standards where applicable          Coordinate with NABL/accredited labs for thirdparty testing and certification. 4.       Failure Analysis & CAPA          Analyze test failures, deviations, and anomalies.          Perform root cause analysis (RCA) in coordination with design teams.          Track corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to closure.          Support DFMEA and risk mitigation activities. 5.       CrossFunctional Coordination          Work closely with Design (HW/SW/Mechanical), NPD/NPI, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supplier teams.          Support pilot builds, line trials, and early production validation.          Provide validation inputs during design reviews and gate releases. 6.       Documentation & Reporting          Prepare detailed test plans, test reports, deviation notes, and validation summaries.          Maintain traceability between requirements, tests, and results.          Support management reviews, audits, and certification submissions. 7.       Lab & Test Infrastructure          Support development and upkeep of testing setups, fixtures, jigs, and automation.          Ensure proper calibration and compliance of test equipment.          Contribute to continuous improvement of validation processes. ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES 1.       Technical Skills          Strong knowledge of DVP/DVV methodologies          AC system testing: refrigeration cycle, electronics, inverter drives          Environmental, reliability, EMI/EMC, and safety testing          Data analysis and report writing          Failure analysis techniques (5Why, Fishbone, FMEA) 2.       Domain Knowledge          Air Conditioner systems (IDU/ODU, controls, compressors, motors)          Indian operating conditions and usage patterns          Understanding of manufacturing and pilot validation needs 3.       Behavioral Skills          Strong analytical and problemsolving skills          Attention to detail and documentation discipline          Ability to work under tight development timelines          Effective crossfunctional communication KEY DELIVERABLES / KPIS          DVP completion on time and on quality          Reduction in pilot and early field failures          Firsttime passing rate in certification tests          Robustness and repeatability of validation results WORK EXPERIENCE (In Years)          > 4 Years QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED          B.E/BTech/ME/MTech (Electronics/E&C/E&TC/E&E/Mechatronics OPERATIONAL REPORTING          Manager– Electronics (RAC)