Manager Engineering- Firmware

Major Responsibilities

Provide hands-on technical leadershipforthefirmwareteam'sday-to-daydevelopmentwork, including setting up andmaintainingbuildenvironments, participatingincode reviews, and approving pull requests. For the electrical, PCB design, and mechanical work, manage day-to-day resource scheduling and coordination, with deeper technical guidance provided by U.S. counterparts.

Establish and continuously improve development processes,codingstandards,and toolchains that enable repeatable, high-quality deliveryacrossthe team.

Onboard and train new teammembers, andkeep the team productive and unblocked during hours when U.S.-based teams are unavailable.

Foster collaborationwithother engineering teams, product management,andquality engineeringto deliver and iterate on reliable solutions

Manageteam resources and budget,ensure compliancewith engineeringandquality standards, andsupportdepartmentgoalsfor on-time,high-quality delivery.

Provide engineering leadership and design oversight functions for new product development projectsincluding: creating and maintaining development schedules, executing product development plans (schedule, product cost, resources to complete project, quality targets, product specification adherence, development and prove out of product validation test plans, etc.), interfacing with internal company personnel.

Coordinate day-to-day execution withtheU.S.-based product delivery andsolution delivery teams, ensuringengineering resourcesare applied effectivelyto meetdepartment priorities and schedules.

Support the full product lifecycle — including new product development, sustaining engineering,componentengineering, and field issue investigation — to deliver innovation, quality,and customer satisfaction.

Designsanddirectsthe work of the team. Selects,coachesand develops staff.Setsclear expectations to inspire and motivate the team. Manages performance-- recognizing achievement, providingfeedbackand administering progressive discipline when necessary.

Create andmaintainan organizational culture which encourages innovation, collaboration, excitement/commitmentand a sense of urgency toward goals, and continuous improvement. Challenges team members to question the status quo and ensure that all aspects of the design, development and support process areoptimalfor theresidential backup-powermarket.

Engage in and lead business planning processes, recruitment, retention, talent acquisition, development, and mentoring.

Develop engineering talent throughout the company,identifyingtraining and growth plans for employees.

Establish the vision andstandards to drive world-class engineering excellence within the team andpartner with U.S. engineering leadership on planning and product development priorities.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree inElectrical, Electronics, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; AllIndia Council for Technical Education (AICTE) approved

Work Experience

10+years of engineering experience,with hands-on embedded firmware and/or electronics/PCB hardware experience strongly preferred

3+years of management experience

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Demonstrated team building and leadership skills

Working knowledge ofmodernfirmware developmentworkflows,including version control (e.g.,Git), code review,andCI/build tooling

Working knowledge of electronics/PCB hardware development, including schematic capture, PCB layout, board bring-up, and design verification

Excellent communication skills

Self-driven, highly motivated,flexibleandhigh capacity to learn

Experience coordinating work across time zones with geographically distributed teams

Preferred Job Requirements

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Experiencedeveloping embedded firmware and electronics forreal-time embeddedcontrolsystemsdesired;

Demonstrated ability to deliver results while working on multiple global projects simultaneously, balancing resources,timingand quality of outcomes;

Office Environment (Includes field sales):

While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required totalk andhear;and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employeeis regularly required tostand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent maybe requiredto stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionallylift upto 25 pounds.Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.Occasionaltravel.(If travel percentage isrequiredbeyond occasional or is a regular part of the job, include “Up to x% travel and valid Driver’s License required.”)

DISCLAIMER

Allresponsibilitiesand requirements are subject topossible modificationtoreasonably accommodateindividuals with disabilities.

Thisjobdescription in no way states or implies that these are the onlyresponsibilitiesto be performed by an employee occupying thisjob or position. Employeesmust follow any other job-related instructions andperform any other job-related duties requested by theirleaders.