Elecbits - Head - Engineering

About Elecbits:

Elecbits is Indias leading full stack, vertically integrated Electronics engineering and manufacturing company, enabling customers like Panasonic, Yamaha, Maruti Suzuki, OLA, Valeo and more than 200 others to go from idea to mass production in a simpler, faster and scalable manner.

We are on a mission to build the digital and physical infrastructure for every electronics enterprise on the planet.

About the role:

Roles and Leadership & Planning:

- Lead the strategic planning and execution of all electronics engineering initiatives, encompassing both hardware and firmware, along with key mechanical considerations.

- Act as a solution architect, providing technical guidance and defining robust system architectures for new and existing products.

- Drive the planning and development lifecycle from conception through to mass production, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

- Oversee the continuous improvement and automation of engineering processes to enhance efficiency and quality.

Team Building & Management:

- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of Electronics engineers across various electronics engineering disciplines (hardware, firmware, mechanical, testing, etc.

- Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment, promoting professional growth and knowledge sharing.

- Develop and implement strategies for talent acquisition and retention within the electronics engineering department.

- Maintain strong connections and networks within the industry to facilitate team growth and access to expertise.

Product Development & Execution:

- Oversee the end-to-end development of complex electronics products, ensuring adherence to

quality, cost, and timeline targets.

- Ensure a deep understanding of the product roadmap and technical requirements across the team.

- Drive the development of production-level hardware and firmware, ensuring reliability, scalability, and manufacturability.

- Establish and enforce rigorous development processes and best practices (e. g., design reviews, testing protocols, documentation).

Technology & Infrastructure:

- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact and applicability to our products.

- Maintain strong connections with leading semiconductor companies such as STM, Qualcomm, NXP, Renesas, etc., to leverage their technologies and support.

- Oversee the development and maintenance of robust engineering infrastructure, including labs, tools, and test environments.

- Implement process automation initiatives to streamline workflows and improve development efficiency.

Industry Influence & Presence:

- Cultivate a strong social presence and influence within the electronics engineering community.

- Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and technical forums.

- Leverage "Tech connections" to foster collaborations and partnerships that benefit product development and innovation.

Skills Required:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

- 10-14 years of progressive experience in electronics engineering, with a significant portion in a leadership role.

- Proven experience in managing a team of 50 100 engineers in various categories (hardware, firmware, embedded systems, etc.

- Exceptional solution architecture skills with the ability to define robust and scalable system designs.

- Deep understanding and hands-on experience in complex product development across multiple domains (e.g., IoT, consumer electronics, automotive, industrial).

- Demonstrable experience in bringing products from concept to production at scale, including DFM/DFT considerations.

- Strong knowledge and experience in both hardware design (schematic capture, PCB layout, component selection) and embedded firmware development (C/C++, RTOS, microcontroller programming).

- Strong existing connections and relationships with key semiconductor companies (e.g., STM, Qualcomm, NXP, Renesas).

- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate large teams.

- A strong social presence and influence within the broader electronics engineering community.