Digital Buildings R&d Leader

What will you do We are looking for an exceptional and technically astute leader to establish and scale a global engineering center in Bangalore with end-to-end ownership for the development of edge control and sensing platforms used in smart sustainable commercial buildings This leadership role requires deep expertise in embedded hardware and software development a strong understanding of building automation systems and a proven track record in building and managing high performing global engineering teams The scope spans designing developing and validating Distributed Digital Controllers DDCs environmental sensors HVAC edge controllers and mechanical systems-all integrated into the EcoStruxure TM Building Operation EBO platform What skills and capabilities will make you successful Build and Scale Bangalore R D Hub Set up and grow a world-class multi-disciplinary engineering center covering Hardware design digital analog and mixed-signal Embedded firmware RTOS bare metal and modern languages Mechanical design Edge software Linux-based containers DevOps pipelines Rust C Recruit mentor and develop technical leaders and engineering teams Drive engineering excellence with a strong focus on innovation ownership and delivery Technical ExperKse In-depth knowledge of o Embedded systems architecture ARM-based MCUs RTOS memory management low power design o Firmware development in C C and emerging use of Rust o Linux platforms containerization Docker OCI and CI CD workflows o Communication protocols e g BACnet Modbus MQTT Ethernet o Sensor design analog interfaces and environmental control systems o Edge-to-cloud integration models and secure OTA updates Leadership and Collaboration Proven ability to build and lead high-performing cross-functional engineering teams in a global environment Strong communication skills with the ability to operate across executive technical and customer facing teams Experience collaborating across time zones and cultures to deliver cohesive scalable solutions Strategic and Business Acumen Clear understanding of market drivers business priorities and customer use cases in the commercial building segment Ability to translate technical architecture into product roadmaps and execution plans Familiarity with agile-at-scale frameworks product portfolio management and product lifecycle KPIs What s in it for you Lead the next generation of smart building technology driving sustainability and efficiency at global scale Be part of a diverse and distributed leadership team transforming how buildings are designed controlled and experienced Build a state-of-the-art R D organization in India with global ownership and impact Own Full Product Development Lifecycle Lead end-to-end development of hardware and software platforms for edge sensing and control in building automation Ensure delivery of products that meet performance cost quality certification and cybersecurity requirements Oversee new product introduction NPI sustaining engineering and long-term platform evolution Architect Next-Generation Building Automation Platforms Lead the evolution of our BMS platforms Implement containerized edge compute frameworks on Linux Design modular systems that integrate seamlessly from device to cloud Contribute to system architecture and interface specifications across the product portfolio Global Collaboration and Alignment Act as a key member of the global R D leadership team Collaborate daily with teams in Sweden USA and Canada on architecture standards integration and product releases Ensure platform consistency reuse and alignment with global business priorities and customer requirements Drive Innovation and Engineering Rigor Foster a strong culture of innovation and continuous improvement Promote best practices in agile development CI CD pipelines automated testing and design for reliability and manufacturability DFR DFM Stay current with emerging technologies in edge computing BMS IoT security AI ML at the edge and cloud integration Strategic Planning and Execution Define and execute the R D strategy for the India center in alignment with global product roadmaps Own engineering KPIs delivery velocity product quality talent development and cost optmization Manage engineering budgets resource allocation and vendor partnerships Who will you report to Global VP R D - Digital Buildings Geographical Impact - Global Customer Impact - Enterprise and Global Strategic Customers What qualifications will make you successful for this role Bachelor s or Master s degree in Electrical Engineering Electronics Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science from a recognized institution Experience 15 years in engineering leadership with at least 10 years leading multi-domain global R D teams Strong background in building automation HVAC control systems industrial IoT devices or related fields Proven success in leading full-lifecycle product development from hardware to software to cloud Let us learn about you Apply today You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us This position will be posted until filled Looking to make an IMPACT with your career When you are thinking about joining a new team culture matters At Schneider Electric our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success We believe that our IMPACT values - 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