- Role and Responsibilities:
- Build a Global Center of Excellence:
Build India R&D into a key global center for delivering three-phase UPS "hero offers", three-phase PDUs, and auxiliaries. Collaborate across regions to integrate India's R&D capabilities into Schneider Electric's global product roadmap and technology leadership.- Set the Vision and Strategy:
Define and lead the R&D vision for three-phase UPS products, ensuring alignment with Schneider Electric's global technology and sustainability goals.- Drive Innovation & Thought Leadership:
Lead the development and timely delivery of major strategic projects, driving differentiated technology, superior quality, and cost competitiveness. Managing project and product deliveries to meet timelines, quality, and cost goals. Act as a key spokesperson for India's R&D center, representing Schneider Electric in global forums and contributing to industry leadership.
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- Establish World-Class Infrastructure:
Expand and manage advanced labs, including 3MW power labs, firmware and NPI facilities, LiB testing, and load expansion capabilities.
- Lead ETO Capability:
Set up and lead a dedicated Engineer-To-Order (ETO) team to support global customer-specific solutions and complex engineering demands.
- Foster External Ecosystems:
Develop robust partnerships with suppliers, research institutions, freelancers, and technology partners to accelerate innovation.
- Cultivate Talent and Culture:
Inspire and mentor high-performing teams, promoting a culture of creativity, technical excellence, and continuous learning.
What skills and capabilities will make you successful?
- Digital product integration - AI, Python, use-case application in connected devices.
- Agile methodologies and digital product lifecycle management.
- Strong technical expertise in power conversion systems and digital products.
- Strategic thinker with a market-driven mindset
- Strong in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
- Open to learning, with a growth mindset
- Able to challenge the status quo and lead change
- Balances technical depth with business understanding
- Global mindset & ability to work effectively with global teams & stakeholders (teams in Denmark & China)
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in end-to-end product development in Power electronics area
- Minimum 8-10 years in leadership and people management roles.
- Educational qualifications: Master's degree in Power Electronics or related field (preferred).
What's in it for you?
- The role is responsible for building and leading one of Schneider Electric's most strategic global R&D hubs, focused on three-phase UPS products and accessories development. The position carries end-to-end accountability for product innovation, technical excellence, lab infrastructure, and the creation of a scalable and sustainable R&D capability in India. With 80% focus on R&D and 20% on ETO [customer specific projects], this role also includes setting up a new ETO team for international offers and driving engineering delivery excellence. The position serves as a strategic leader shaping India's R&D vision, contributing to next-gen platforms, and ensuring the India center becomes a hub for thought leadership and innovation.
- Role and Responsibilities:
- Build a Global Center of Excellence:
Build India R&D into a key global center for delivering three-phase UPS "hero offers", three-phase PDUs, and auxiliaries. Collaborate across regions to integrate India's R&D capabilities into Schneider Electric's global product roadmap and technology leadership.- Set the Vision and Strategy:
Define and lead the R&D vision for three-phase UPS products, ensuring alignment with Schneider Electric's global technology and sustainability goals.- Drive Innovation & Thought Leadership:
Lead the development and timely delivery of major strategic projects, driving differentiated technology, superior quality, and cost competitiveness. Managing project and product deliveries to meet timelines, quality, and cost goals. Act as a key spokesperson for India's R&D center, representing Schneider Electric in global forums and contributing to industry leadership.- Establish World-Class Infrastructure:
Expand and manage advanced labs, including 3MW power labs, firmware and NPI facilities, LiB testing, and load expansion capabilities.- Lead ETO Capability:
Set up and lead a dedicated Engineer-To-Order (ETO) team to support global customer-specific solutions and complex engineering demands.- Foster External Ecosystems:
Develop robust partnerships with suppliers, research institutions, freelancers, and technology partners to accelerate innovation.- Cultivate Talent and Culture:
Inspire and mentor high-performing teams, promoting a culture of creativity, technical excellence, and continuous learning.
What skills and capabilities will make you successful?
- Digital product integration - AI, Python, use-case application in connected devices.
- Agile methodologies and digital product lifecycle management.
- Strong technical expertise in power conversion systems and digital products.
- Strategic thinker with a market-driven mindset
- Strong in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
- Open to learning, with a growth mindset
- Able to challenge the status quo and lead change
- Balances technical depth with business understanding
- Global mindset & ability to work effectively with global teams & stakeholders (teams in Denmark & China)
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in end-to-end product development in Power electronics area
- Minimum 8-10 years in leadership and people management roles.
- Educational qualifications: Master's degree in Power Electronics or related field (preferred).
What's in it for you?
- The role is responsible for building and leading one of Schneider Electric's most strategic global R&D hubs, focused on three-phase UPS products and accessories development. The position carries end-to-end accountability for product innovation, technical excellence, lab infrastructure, and the creation of a scalable and sustainable R&D capability in India. With 80% focus on R&D and 20% on ETO [customer specific projects], this role also includes setting up a new ETO team for international offers and driving engineering delivery excellence. The position serves as a strategic leader shaping India's R&D vision, contributing to next-gen platforms, and ensuring the India center becomes a hub for thought leadership and innovation.
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