Head of Electrical Engineering

As the Head of Electrical Engineering at Olympus, you will play a crucial role in leading the electrical R&D function and overseeing the business processes related to product development. Your responsibilities will include setting up the engineering R&D function on a global scale, executing engineering projects, and ensuring alignment with Olympus's global R&D strategy. You will lead engineering teams, manage project delivery, and coordinate with Olympus leaders to drive innovation and meet project timelines efficiently. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the functional setup and management of the electrical function, optimizing workflows, hiring, and resource management - Collaborate with global PMO teams to align the engineering R&D growth roadmap with Olympus's long-term R&D strategy - Develop technical training programs for internal teams and ensure alignment with Olympus technical standards - Implement continuous improvement initiatives within the electrical engineering function to enhance product development efficiency and quality - Identify and implement cutting-edge technologies to improve product performance and innovation - Head the electrical engineering function to manage all NPD activities within the India scope, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and R&D objectives - Oversee the design and development of electrical systems for medical devices, ensuring safety, reliability, and compliance - Manage technical roadmaps and resource planning for the electrical R&D function in collaboration with vendor partners - Ensure adherence to design control procedures, drive continuous improvements, and provide guidance on verification and validation testing strategies - Lead risk management activities, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and maintain documentation in compliance with GMP and quality system regulations Qualifications Required: - A degree or higher qualification in Biomedical/Electrical Engineering - Masters in biomedical/electrical engineering will be an added advantage - 14+ years of overall experience in medical or electrical engineering, with 10+ years in the medical devices domain - Strong understanding of medical device regulations and proven track record in leading teams for medical device development - Proficiency in circuit design, PCB layout, power management, and analog/digital signal processing - Experience in project and program management, vendor partner management, and Agile SCRUM environments - Familiarity with requirements management systems and risk analyses - Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills By taking on this role, you will have the opportunity to drive innovation, lead engineering projects, and ensure the successful development of medical devices at Olympus. Your technical expertise, leadership skills, and strategic vision will be instrumental in shaping the future of electrical R&D within the organization. As the Head of Electrical Engineering at Olympus, you will play a crucial role in leading the electrical R&D function and overseeing the business processes related to product development. Your responsibilities will include setting up the engineering R&D function on a global scale, executing engineering projects, and ensuring alignment with Olympus's global R&D strategy. You will lead engineering teams, manage project delivery, and coordinate with Olympus leaders to drive innovation and meet project timelines efficiently. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the functional setup and management of the electrical function, optimizing workflows, hiring, and resource management - Collaborate with global PMO teams to align the engineering R&D growth roadmap with Olympus's long-term R&D strategy - Develop technical training programs for internal teams and ensure alignment with Olympus technical standards - Implement continuous improvement initiatives within the electrical engineering function to enhance product development efficiency and quality - Identify and implement cutting-edge technologies to improve product performance and innovation - Head the electrical engineering function to manage all NPD activities within the India scope, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and R&D objectives - Oversee the design and development of electrical systems for medical devices, ensuring safety, reliability, and compliance - Manage technical roadmaps and resource planning for the electrical R&D function in collaboration with vendor partners - Ensure adherence to design control procedures, drive continuous improvements, and provide guidance on verification and validation testing strategies - Lead risk management activities, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and maintain documentation in compliance with GMP and quality system regulations Qualifications Required: - A degree or higher qualification in Biomedical/Electrical Engineering - Masters in biomedical/electrical engineering will be an added advantage - 14+ years of overall expe