Job Title: R&D Engineer – Solar Outdoor Lights Location: [Chennai, Tamil Nadu] Company: Swaaadle Tech Pvt Ltd Department: Research & Development Employment Type: Full-Time ⸻ About Us At Swaaadle Tech Pvt Ltd, we are revolutionizing outdoor lighting with sustainable, solar-powered innovations. Our focus is on combining cutting-edge solar technology, durable materials, and smart energy systems to create world-class outdoor lighting solutions for urban, rural, and commercial applications. We are now seeking a dynamic R&D Engineer to lead the development of next-generation solar-powered outdoor lighting systems. ⸻ Role Overview The R&D Engineer will be responsible for researching, designing, prototyping, and validating new and innovative solar lighting products. The ideal candidate should be passionate about renewable energy, product innovation, and problem-solving, with a strong background in electrical, electronic, or renewable energy systems. ⸻ Key Responsibilities • New Product Development: Design and develop solar outdoor lighting products including solar bollards, streetlights, floodlights, and garden lights. • System Design & Integration: Develop complete systems including solar panels, MPPT charge controllers, batteries, LEDs, sensors (PIR/LDR), and enclosures. • Prototype Development: Build and test functional prototypes, iterate designs based on performance and cost analysis. • Technology Scouting: Stay updated on new technologies in solar PV, batteries, LED lighting, and IoT integration. • Product Optimization: Improve existing product lines for performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost efficiency. • Testing & Validation: Conduct rigorous lab and field testing for luminance, autonomy, ingress protection (IP rating), thermal management, and structural durability. • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with design, procurement, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure product feasibility and scalability. • Documentation: Maintain thorough design documentation, BOMs, technical datasheets, and compliance reports (e.g., IEC, BIS, IP standards). • Vendor Coordination: Evaluate and collaborate with component suppliers and fabrication partners. ⸻ Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Renewable Energy, or related engineering discipline. • 3–5 years of hands-on R&D experience in the solar or LED lighting domain. • Strong knowledge of solar photovoltaic systems, lithium/ LiFePO4 batteries, drivers, and thermal design. • Experience with embedded electronics or control systems (preferred: microcontrollers, sensors, timers, dimming protocols). • Familiarity with CAD tools for circuit and enclosure design (e.g., Altium, Eagle, SolidWorks, AutoCAD). • Working knowledge of relevant standards: IEC, BIS, RoHS, IP ratings, IK ratings, etc. ⸻ Preferred Skills • Exposure to smart/IoT-enabled lighting systems. • Understanding of life cycle analysis and sustainability in product development. • Prototyping and lab testing experience, including using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and lux meters. • Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving and debugging skills. ⸻ What We Offer • Opportunity to work on impactful renewable energy products. • A collaborative work culture focused on innovation and sustainability. • Competitive salary and performance-based incentives. • Professional growth opportunities through training and project leadership. Show more Show less