4 R&D Head Jobs

Role & responsibilities Key Responsibilities Product Development - Lead the design and development of next-generation EV chargers, ensuring a competitive edge in the market. - Develop and maintain Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) and High-Level Design (HLD) documents. - Manage the product development process using Agile, Waterfall, and V models. - Oversee internal and third-party testing phases, ensuring compliance with EMI/EMC, safety, CE, and UL certifications. Team Management - Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of embedded software engineers and hardware designers. - Manage project timelines and resource allocation, ensuring technical challenges are addressed promptly. - Facilitate training sessions and technical seminars in collaboration with key component suppliers. Customer Engagement & Customization - Engage in technical discussions with customers to understand and integrate their requirements into ongoing product development. - Customize existing products to meet specific customer needs while maintaining product USP. Value Engineering & Innovation - Coordinate with Supply Chain Management (SCM) to select alternate components for cost reduction. - Develop internal tools to enhance product development efficiency and reduce external dependencies. - Pioneer new solutions in distributed charging systems, high-capacity chargers, and software for field support. Field Support & Bug Resolution - Conduct regular meetings with field teams to gather insights on bugs and streamline problem resolution. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Electronics /Electrical or a related field. - Over 15-20 years of experience in Telcom Power system/EVSE design. - Basic understanding in programming languages such as C and Python. - Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects. - Strong understanding of EMI/EMC requirements, safety standards, and certifications. Skills - Project management, product development, and lifecycle management. - Technical leadership and team management. - EMI/EMC Safety, CE & UL certification processes. - Basic understand Python and C programming for hardware interaction and data analysis. - Strong problem-solving and customer engagement skills.

Qualification : B.Sc./M.Sc. (Organic) Chemistry Experience : Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing Chemical Industries in R D Dept Yearly CTC : Up to 5.60 LPA (Rs in Lakhs) Preparing and Standardizing Solutions and its standardization. Sample analysis for R D batches and custom synthesis. GC and HPLC Analysis would be added advantage. Searching of Product literature. Supporting to plant trial (Technology transfer lab to plant). Maintaining R D experiment record and report to higher authority. Analysis method development of new products. Managing staff and housekeeping of R D laboratory. Preparing log sheet of New Product, RMC consumption, Daily new product development status and planning report. Design, develop, and characterize novel synthetic products and processes under guidance of seniors Observe, analyze, calculate and evaluate results from laboratory work to improve processes and communicate data. Reporting to : Head - RD

Assistant Manager Graphic & Surface Design Job Location: Hyderabad - Full-Time, On-Site Job Title: Assistant Manager Graphic & Surface Design Location: Hyderabad Company: Pokarna Engineered Stone Limited Department: R&D Reports To: Head of Product Development (R&D) Job Summary: Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and creatively driven Graphic and Surface Designer with a design background from the National Institute of Design (NID) / Equivalent institutions to join our team in developing high-quality surface aesthetics for engineered stone slabs. The ideal candidate will be responsible for translating design concepts into printable formats, optimizing printing technology for industrial applications, and ensuring visual quality across our product line. Key Responsibilities: Design and Develop graphics to Implement commercial scale surface printing on engineered stone products (e.g., quartz surfaces, sintered stone, etc.). Collaborate with R&D department, and production teams to conceptualize, prototype, and finalize surface patterns. Operate and maintain digital/rotary/UV printing equipment used in stone decoration. Create high-resolution surface patterns, textures, and color layouts using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrators and alike), CAD/CAM, and RIP software. Optimize ink adhesion, durability, and colourfastness for printed designs on various stone surfaces. Conduct trials and quality checks to ensure consistency, accuracy, and durability of prints across production batches. Interface with material scientists and chemical engineers to assess surface treatments and compatibility with printing technologies. Stay up-to-date with design trends and software skills for material innovations, and sustainable printing solutions. Required Qualifications: Bachelor s Degree or Postgraduate Diploma from the National Institute of Design (NID) / Equivalent institutions, in Printing Technology, Graphic Design, Ceramic & Glass Design, or related disciplines. 0 2 years of relevant experience in surface design and applications. Strong knowledge of printing systems such as digital inkjet, UV, sublimation, and screen printing. Proficiency in design and editing software: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CorelDRAW, AutoCAD (preferred). Understanding of materials used in engineered stones, especially ink absorption and curing processes. Hands-on experience in color management, RIP software, and profile calibration. Desired traits: A good eye for design when working to create graphics of marbles, quartzites and other natural stone materials. Experience working with engineered stone, ceramics, or architectural surface materials is a plus. Strong sense of aesthetics and design interpretation for consumer and architectural markets. Problem-solving mindset with an eye for process optimization and detail. Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Accountabilities clustered in groups as follows: RESEARCH & VALUE ADDITION Cultivar development : Hybrid Advancements, Line development programs Germplasm resource maintenance, management and enhancement Enhance Breeding program techniques and improve time to deliver using new age technologies Design future breeding pipelines for competitive products with tolerance to abiotic and biotic stresses INFRASTRUCTURE & PROJECT MANAGEMENT Infrastructure up-gradation to develop long-term competitive edge (MAS, Mutation breeding etc) Development of R&D budget, tracking and monitoring progress against the goals. Seed breeding research projects management to ensure that they are meeting deadlines and milestones throughout their marketplace Design and oversee all aspects of plant breeding programs, from fieldwork to data analysis. NETWORKING & LINKAGES Develop and grow institutional relationships in India and abroad to access new genetics and technologies. Coordinate with and contribute to the marketing programs to align Research needs with evolving customer needs. Collaborate with Regulatory departments for compliance TRAINING & QUALITY Training Associates (Lab, Plant, Field) to ensure end-to-end quality of seeds Collaborate with Quality department for design and review of traceability of quality Skills, Competencies, Knowledge & Desired Experiences The candidate should possess experience in Seed Breeding and must have hands-on experience of one or more crops like Paddy, Wheat, Maize, Mustard, Millets, Pulses, Forages, Gourds, Tomato, Chilly etc. Proven track in running frugal Line development & commercial breeding programs. Working Knowledge of different modules of Plant breeding from experimental design, research methodologies, statistical and inferential analysis and trialing software Direct hands-on driving experience of breeding program management from crossing to product launch Proven track record in developing new techniques, practices & developing new strains of High Value crops resulting in productivity and resilience of crops. Ability to create accountability and lead by example as well as proven managerial experience and interpersonal skills. Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise. To stay up-to-date on the developments to keep skills relevant and maintain a competitive advantage at the workplace. Willingness to travel is a must.