System Design Engineer – Solar Street Lighting & IoT Solutions

System Design Engineer – Solar Street Lighting & IoT Solutions (m/f/d)

Welcome to the future of solar innovation, welcome to HEI!

hei is an international greentech company, founded in Vienna, Austria, in 2001. We specialize in designing and manufacturing next-generation solar masts, autonomous outdoor lighting systems, photovoltaic modules, and smart IoT-enabled urban infrastructure. With installations across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the U.S., HEI is known for combining aesthetics, advanced engineering, and sustainability.

ASPIRE – IIT Bombay Research Park

new production facility in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region

System Design Engineer – Solar Street Lighting & IoT Solutions (m/f/d)

Full-time Position | ASPIRE – IIT Bombay Research Park, Mumbai

As a System Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the technical development of solar-powered street lighting and IoT solutions. You will work closely with product development, electronics, mechanical engineering, and external suppliers to create reliable, scalable, and high-performance eco-friendly solutions.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• System development: Design and develop innovative smart solar mast systems using a combination of HEI products and third-party components.
• Market research: Conduct technical market research to identify suitable external components and emerging technologies for system enhancement.
• Specification development: Define and document technical requirements and specifications for new or improved HEI “make” products based on system-level insights.
• Technology integration: Define, evaluate, and integrate third-party control electronics, communication systems, and sensor technologies into HEI solutions.
• Validation and testing: Plan and execute validation procedures for third-party components, ensuring performance, reliability, and compatibility with HEI systems.
• Prototyping: Lead or support prototyping activities, including system assembly, integration, and functional testing.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with electronics, mechanical, and software teams to ensure seamless system integration and optimization.
• Documentation: Maintain clear technical documentation including system schematics, specifications, test reports, and design justifications.
• Configure system architectures using HEI’s modular hardware platforms to meet varying customer and application needs.
• Support field trials, pilot deployments, and on-site performance evaluations when required.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, systems engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in system-level design, component selection, and integration of electronic and communication subsystems.
• Strong understanding of solar energy systems, battery storage, and power electronics fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience with prototyping and validation testing.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and documentation abilities.
• Familiarity with industrial quality and safety standards.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Full-time, permanent role with high creative autonomy.
• Work closely with international teams and global product leadership.
• Innovative and unique sustainable greentech products with a high market potential.
• A high degree of personal responsibility
• Exposure to leading research and innovation through our presence at IIT Bombay Research Park.
• Competitive performance-based compensation: Indicative range INR 10–16 LPA, aligned with experience and expertise (with flexibility for exceptional candidates)
• A modern, collaborative work environment focused on innovation and impact.

APPLICATION PROCESS

LinkedIn Easy Apply

• CV / Resume
• Portfolio or work samples (if applicable)
• Brief note on your relevant experience and your motivation for joining HEI

office@hei-solartech.in

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview (online or in person), followed by a second round for deeper evaluation. Selected candidates will receive an offer promptly afterward.

We look forward to welcoming an engineer who shares our passion for innovation, aesthetics, and sustainable technology.

HEI Technology India Pvt. Ltd.

(A Subsidiary of HEI Technology International GmbH, Vienna – Austria)