3 Field Validation Jobs

You are a seasoned Product Design Engineer with experience in designing and developing agricultural implements and tractor components. Your role involves leading end-to-end product design cycles, managing cross-functional teams, and collaborating with vendors and customers to deliver high-quality solutions. Key Responsibilities: - Design mechanical parts and assemblies for tractors and agricultural implements. - Develop 2D/3D models, assembly drawings, and detail designs using CAD software. - Manage BOM creation, cost estimation, and SOP development. - Interface with cross-functional teams for testing, compliance, and customer service. - Support prototype builds and validation through field trials. Required Skills: - Proficiency in CAD software like SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Pro-E Wildfire, NX CAD. - Strong mechanical design and detailing abilities. - Knowledge of BOM creation, costing, field validation, and failure analysis. - Familiarity with ERP systems and MS Office tools.,

Marut Drones, India's leading Industrial Drone Manufacturer based in Hyderabad, is renowned for its powerful and innovative drones. The company has developed popular models such as Agricopter for precision agriculture, Hepicopter for long-range deliveries, Seed copter for afforestation, and Marut ZAP for mosquito eradication and disease prediction. Marut Drones has received numerous prestigious awards, including the FICCI Award for Sustainable Agriculture, the Telangana State Industries Award 2022 for Best Startup, the NASSCOM Emerging Technology Award for Drones and AI, and the South India Business Award. These accolades emphasize the company's dedication to excellence, sustainability, and transformative impact across various industries. As the VP - R&D at Marut Drones, you will be responsible for leading the end-to-end product R&D and Engineering functions. Your primary focus will be on ensuring reliable, robust, and scalable hardware and integrated systems, driving innovations that result in world-class, field-validated drone systems. Key Responsibilities: **Leadership & Strategy:** - Lead the R&D/Engineering team to innovate and design products aligning with the company's vision for the UAV/UGV industry. - Develop and execute the R&D roadmap, ensuring timely project delivery in line with company objectives. **System Architecture Leadership:** - Make system-level architecture decisions across avionics, propulsion, flight control, power systems, and software stacks. - Architect robust battery systems, including smart BMS integration, power distribution, and thermal management for diverse flight profiles. **Product Reliability & Field Validation:** - Drive design-for-reliability (DFR), environmental testing, and field validation frameworks. - Implement hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and performance monitoring under real-world conditions. - Champion robust component selection, mechanical durability, and compliance with EMI/EMC standards. **Reliability Engineering & Design Validation:** - Establish reliability engineering functions such as HALT, HASS, MTBF analysis, FMEA, and environmental validation. - Define lifetime targets for components and systems, lead accelerated life testing, and ensure a design for serviceability mindset. **Technology & Innovation Pipeline:** - Define and maintain a 2-3 year technology roadmap for sensors, navigation, autonomy, and AI/ML-driven analytics. - Foster an IP and innovation culture through patents, trade secrets, and new technologies like swarming and edge AI. **Manufacturability & Production Handoff:** - Collaborate with Production and QA for DFM (Design for Manufacturability) practices and ensure BOM cost vs. reliability trade-offs. **Team Management & Development:** - Manage, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering team, emphasizing collaboration and innovation. - Set clear performance goals for team members and provide regular feedback on their progress. **Project Management:** - Ensure timely delivery of R&D projects within scope, budget, and quality standards using agile methodologies and project management tools. - Coordinate resources, prioritize tasks, and manage risks across all ongoing R&D projects. **Regulatory & Safety Ownership:** - Lead interactions with regulatory bodies and ensure compliance with global standards and certifications related to safety and flight operations. This role at Marut Drones will be instrumental in driving technological advancements and maintaining the company's position at the forefront of the industry. The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of leadership, technical expertise, and strategic thinking to shape the future of agricultural drones. Requirements: - Proven track record in delivering hardware products with >95% field uptime. - Deep understanding of rugged electronics design, thermal & power management, and real-time systems. - Exposure to industry standards for product safety, environmental compliance, and flight certifications. - Experience in battery pack design, BMS integration, and flight endurance optimization. - Familiarity with safety standards for Li-ion systems and UAV or automotive industry exposure is preferred.,

Job Responsibilities: Support pre-sales activities, including leading technical presentations to customers and conducting product training sessions. Offer comprehensive system support, which entails developing technical specifications based on customer requirements, performing system design and sizing, proposing proofs-of-concept, and conducting on-site machine testing and tuning for various mobile Off-Highway machine applications using Danfoss components. Collaborate closely with the sales team to achieve sales targets and drive growth, executing actions based on agreed-upon sales and marketing plans. Work effectively within a matrix organization, coordinating with Application Engineering (AE) and Product Application Engineering (PAE) members across regions (e.g., EU, US, APAC) to ensure appropriate solutions for customer applications. Manage the application sign-off process at the customer's end, working in conjunction with the sales team. Provide dedicated product support and address application-related issues that arise after sales. Background & Skills: Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering. Excellent knowledge of Mobile Hydraulic Systems and Off-Highway Machines . Ability to independently design Hydraulic Systems (Mobile / Industrial). Basic understanding of Electrical & Electronic principles ; a Mechatronics background is an added advantage. Hands-on experience with Hydraulic Components . Proven experience in Field Validation & Troubleshooting . Good communication skills in English and Hindi. Proficiency in relevant IT skills.