Manager - Electronics Control Systems

This role is for one of Weekday's clientsMin Experience: 9 yearsLocation: PuneJobType: full-timeRequirementsWe are seeking an experienced and innovative Manager – Electronics Control Systems to lead the design, development, and validation of advanced electronic control systems for our products. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in embedded systems, power electronics, control algorithms, and system integration. This role requires technical leadership, project management, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver reliable, high-performance electronic control solutions for cutting-edge products.As the Manager – Electronics Control Systems, you will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle of control system design, from concept through production, ensuring adherence to performance, safety, and compliance standards. You will guide a multidisciplinary team of engineers and collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to bring innovative control architectures to life.Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy: Lead the electronics control systems engineering team, setting clear objectives and fostering innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. Define design strategies and ensure alignment with organizational goals. System Design & Development: Drive the design, modeling, and development of electronic control units (ECUs), sensors, and actuator systems for complex electromechanical and IoT-enabled products. Embedded Control & Firmware: Oversee the development of control algorithms and embedded firmware for real-time systems. Collaborate with firmware engineers to ensure performance, stability, and compliance with safety standards. Electronics Architecture: Design and validate control system architectures including hardware interfaces, signal conditioning, communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Modbus, SPI, I2C), and power management. Testing & Validation: Lead hardware-in-loop (HIL), software-in-loop (SIL), and system-level validation activities to ensure robust, fault-tolerant designs. Define test plans, performance criteria, and safety validation procedures. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and software design teams to integrate control systems into products seamlessly. Ensure design compatibility, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness. Project Management: Manage multiple projects concurrently, defining timelines, resource allocation, and technical milestones. Ensure on-time delivery and quality of deliverables. Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all control systems comply with relevant safety, EMC, and quality standards (e.g., ISO, IEC). Maintain detailed design documentation, design reviews, and change control processes. Innovation & Research: Stay updated on emerging technologies in electronics, embedded systems, and control theory. Identify opportunities to enhance product functionality and performance through innovation. Required Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechatronics. 9+ years of hands-on experience in electronics control systems design and development. Strong expertise in embedded systems, PCB design, and control algorithms. Proficiency in hardware design tools (Altium, OrCAD, or similar) and simulation tools (MATLAB/Simulink, PSpice). Experience with real-time embedded programming (C/C++) and microcontroller-based design (ARM, STM, or similar). In-depth understanding of signal processing, sensors, and actuators. Experience with IoT-enabled systems, communication protocols, and system integration. Proven track record of managing technical teams and delivering complex projects. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and leadership abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.