Job Profile: Assistant Manager – Research & Development (LED Drivers & Power Electronics)

Department: Research & Development

Designation: Assistant Manager – R&D;

Reporting To: Technical Head R&D; and Quality control

1. Job Purpose

To lead and execute the design, development, testing, and validation of LED drivers, SMPS, and associated power electronic products, ensuring high performance, reliability, energy efficiency, product quality, and cost competitiveness. The role involves end-to-end product development, technical problem-solving, component optimization, and support for product industrialization and commercialization.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Product Design & Development

- Design and develop Constant Current (CC) LED drivers and Constant Voltage (CV) power supplies across various wattage ranges.

- Develop non-dimmable and dimmable LED drivers, including DALI, D4i, 0–10V, PWM, and other applicable dimming technologies.

- Develop power supplies for LED strips, LED luminaires, and other related applications.

- Undertake AC-DC and DC-DC power supply design using Flyback, Buck, Boost, and other relevant topologies.

- Develop innovative, cost-effective products without compromising performance, safety, or reliability.

- Support the development of smart lighting products, including sensor-based and tunable CCT solutions.

B. Circuit Design & Component Engineering

- Prepare and finalize electronic schematics and circuit designs.

- Select appropriate electronic components based on technical specifications, cost, availability, and reliability.

- Perform magnetic component design and optimization.

- Prepare PCB layout guidelines and coordinate with PCB design engineers for design implementation.

- Evaluate alternative components and design approaches to improve cost, efficiency, and product performance.

- Utilize electronic design and simulation tools for circuit analysis and optimization.

C. Testing, Validation & Reliability

- Conduct functional testing and product validation against defined design specifications and application requirements.

- Evaluate electrical performance, including efficiency, power factor, THD, dimming performance, and standby power, wherever applicable.

- Validate protection features such as overvoltage, overcurrent,



short circuit, surge, overload, thermal protection, and auto-restart.

- Conduct reliability testing, failure analysis, and root-cause investigation of design and field-related issues.

- Prepare and maintain design validation reports, test records, and technical documentation.

- Support compliance testing and product qualification against applicable standards and customer requirements.

D. Current Product Introduction (NPI)

- Coordinate with Production, Quality, Procurement, and other relevant departments during prototype development and product introduction.

- Support prototype evaluation, design corrections, pilot production, and resolution of manufacturing issues.

- Ensure design changes are evaluated and documented before implementation.

- Assist in transferring validated designs from R&D; to production.

- Support technical improvements arising from production feedback, customer complaints, and component changes.

E. Cost Optimization & Continuous Improvement

- Identify opportunities to reduce the bill of materials (BOM) cost through component optimization and design improvements.

- Improve product efficiency, power factor, thermal performance, and reliability.

- Drive standardization of components, circuit platforms, and design practices.

- Implement 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives within the R&D; function.

- Maintain technical documentation and support applicable ISO quality management processes.

F. Technical Coordination & Team Support

- Provide technical guidance to engineers and cross-functional teams on design and troubleshooting matters.

- Coordinate with component suppliers and technical partners for component evaluation and application support.

- Support the Sales and Customer Service teams in resolving technical queries and product application issues.

- Evaluate new technologies, components,



and design solutions relevant to LED drivers and power electronics.

3. Technical Competencies

- LED driver and SMPS design and development.

- Constant Current and Constant Voltage power supply design.

- AC-DC and DC-DC converter design.

- Flyback, Buck, and Boost topologies.

- DALI/D4i, 0–10V, PWM dimming, and tunable CCT applications.

- Electronic schematic design, component selection, and magnetic design.

- PCB design coordination and electronic circuit simulation.

- Product testing, validation, reliability analysis, and failure investigation.

- Power factor, efficiency, THD, and electrical protection design.

- Familiarity with Altium, PADS, Multisim, EasyEDA, Proteus, and relevant simulation tools.

4. Educational Qualification

ME/BE in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

5. Experience

Approximately 5-6 years of relevant experience in electronics R&D;, LED driver design, SMPS development, power electronics, or related product engineering.

Experience in dimmable LED drivers, smart lighting applications, product validation, and manufacturing support would be an advantage.

6. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Successful development and launch of new LED driver products.

- Adherence to product development timelines.

- Product performance, reliability, and first-pass validation success.

- Reduction in BOM cost without compromising product quality.

- Reduction in design-related failures, rework, and field complaints.

- Successful resolution of technical issues during production and customer application.

- Completion of technical documentation and validation reports.

- Continuous improvement in product design, efficiency, and manufacturability.

7. Expected Outcomes

The role is expected to strengthen the company's in-house R&D; capabilities, accelerate the development of competitive LED driver products, improve product reliability, reduce development and manufacturing costs, and support the introduction of differentiated products for domestic and international markets.

Pay: ₹60,000.00 - ₹65,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Leave encashment
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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