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)