R&D Manager

Job Description (JD)

Position Title: R&D Manager

Division: Lighting Division – LAPL Automotive

Experience: 5 to 12 Years

Industry: Automotive / Two-Wheeler & Passenger Vehicle Lighting

Standards: IATF 16949

Job Description (JD)

Position Title: R&D Manager

Division: Lighting Division – LAPL Automotive

Experience: 5 to 12 Years

Industry: Automotive / Two-Wheeler & Passenger Vehicle Lighting

Standards: IATF 16949

Key Responsibilities (KRAs):

• Design and development of automotive lighting electronics (LED drivers, controllers, and power circuits).
• Microcontroller-based hardware and firmware coordination for lighting applications.
• Schematic design, PCB layout review, and validation as per automotive standards.
• Ensure EMI/EMC protection design and compliance with AIS, ISO, CISPR, and OEM requirements.
• Conduct DFMEA, Design Reviews, and Risk Analysis as per IATF 16949.
• Coordinate with testing agencies for EMC, environmental, and reliability testing.
• Support APQP activities including design validation, PPAP, and change management.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams (Quality, Production, and Purchase).
• Benchmarking and adoption of new technologies for automotive lighting and mobility solutions.
• Troubleshooting field failures and supporting corrective actions (8D, RCA).
• Key Responsibilities (KRAs):
• Design and development of automotive lighting electronics (LED drivers, controllers, and power circuits).
• Microcontroller-based hardware and firmware coordination for lighting applications.
• Schematic design, PCB layout review, and validation as per automotive standards.
• Ensure EMI/EMC protection design and compliance with AIS, ISO, CISPR, and OEM requirements.
• Conduct DFMEA, Design Reviews, and Risk Analysis as per IATF 16949.
• Coordinate with testing agencies for EMC, environmental, and reliability testing.
• Support APQP activities including design validation, PPAP, and change management.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams (Quality, Production, and Purchase).
• Benchmarking and adoption of new technologies for automotive lighting and mobility solutions.
• Troubleshooting field failures and supporting corrective actions (8D, RCA).
• Key Responsibilities (KRAs):
• Design and development of automotive lighting electronics (LED drivers, controllers, and power circuits).
• Microcontroller-based hardware and firmware coordination for lighting applications.
• Schematic design, PCB layout review, and validation as per automotive standards.
• Ensure EMI/EMC protection design and compliance with AIS, ISO, CISPR, and OEM requirements.
• Conduct DFMEA, Design Reviews, and Risk Analysis as per IATF 16949.
• Coordinate with testing agencies for EMC, environmental, and reliability testing.
• Support APQP activities including design validation, PPAP, and change management.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams (Quality, Production, and Purchase).
• Benchmarking and adoption of new technologies for automotive lighting and mobility solutions.
• Troubleshooting field failures and supporting corrective actions (8D, RCA).

Technical Skills & Competencies:

• Hands-on experience in PCB hardware design, schematic capture, and layout guidelines.
• Expertise in EMI/EMC protection techniques (filtering, grounding, shielding, surge/ESD protection).
• Knowledge of automotive lighting standards and regulations.
• Experience with LED drivers, power electronics, and thermal management.
• Technical Skills & Competencies:
• Hands-on experience in PCB hardware design, schematic capture, and layout guidelines.
• Expertise in EMI/EMC protection techniques (filtering, grounding, shielding, surge/ESD protection).
• Knowledge of automotive lighting standards and regulations.
• Experience with LED drivers, power electronics, and thermal management.

Technical Skills & Competencies:

• Hands-on experience in PCB hardware design, schematic capture, and layout guidelines.
• Expertise in EMI/EMC protection techniques (filtering, grounding, shielding, surge/ESD protection).
• Knowledge of automotive lighting standards and regulations.
• Experience with LED drivers, power electronics, and thermal management..
• Understanding of IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, Control Plan.
• Familiarity with automotive testing standards (vibration, thermal shock, humidity, EMC).
• Exposure to two-wheeler, three-wheeler, and passenger vehicle (mobility) industry requirements.

Behavioural & Functional Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication with customers and internal teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet timelines.
• Continuous improvement mindset aligned with automotive quality culture.
• Qualification:
• B.E. / B.Tech / M.Tech in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical or Embedded Systems.
• Preferred Experience:
• Experience in automotive lighting or mobility electronics.
• Exposure to OEM and Tier-1 customer interactions.
• Knowledge of functional safety basics (ISO 26262 – preferred).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹700, ₹1,200,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person