R&D Engineer

R&D Engineer (Product Improvement)

Location: Kapashera Enclave, Delhi (Onsite only); Corporate Office, Gurgaon

Experience: 3-5+ years in product testing, R&D, or a related lab environment.

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

About Buildskill

Buildskill is India's trusted home improvement and tools brand, known for quality products and a commitment to innovation. We're serious about growth, inclusion, and giving people the space to shape real impact. As we continue to expand our product line, we're looking for an R&D Engineer to join our lab and drive the next wave of product improvements, ensuring every tool we offer is powerful, efficient, and best-in-class.

What You'll Do

• Conduct In-Depth Product Testing: Perform rigorous hands-on quality and performance testing for our existing range of power tools, such as drill machines, grinders, and more, within the Buildskill lab.
• Analyse Performance Metrics: Measure and analyse key data points, including rotational speed (RPM), power consumption (wattage), operational efficiency, and overall drilling/cutting experience.
• Drive Product Improvement: Use test data to identify opportunities for improvisation. Your focus will be on enhancing tool performance and finding the most economical and efficient component selections, rather than creating new products from scratch.
• Optimize and Calibrate: Determine the optimal balance between performance and electricity consumption to recommend improvements for more energy-efficient and cost-effective products.
• Develop Testing Protocols: Design and document standardized testing procedures to ensure consistent and reliable data collection for all products.
• Collaborate for Innovation: Work closely with product and manufacturing teams to translate your findings and recommendations into tangible product enhancements.

Who You Are

· Educated in Engineering: You hold a degree in Electrical & Communication Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

· Experienced in Testing: You have high experience in the testing of tools and a deep understanding of how to measure their performance and efficiency.

· Lab Professional: You have proven hands-on experience working in a dedicated lab environment, which could include university labs, corporate R&D labs, or even IT labs.

· Analytical and Detail-Oriented: You are skilled at collecting and interpreting technical data to make informed decisions and recommendations. You have a sharp eye for detail.

· Problem Solver: You are passionate about tinkering, improving, and solving complex technical challenges to make a good product even better.

· A Collaborative Innovator: You are a proactive communicator who can work effectively with cross-functional teams to bring improvements to life.

Why Buildskill

· Direct Impact: Your work will directly influence the quality and performance of products used by professionals and DIY enthusiasts across India. Your impact will show up directly in results.

· Hands-On Innovation: This is a role for a builder and a fixer. You'll spend your time in our lab, working directly with the tools you're improving.

· Growth and Learning: We believe learning never stops, and innovation is in our DNA. Join a sharp team where you are visible, heard, and valued.

· Shape a Leading Brand: You'll help shape India's fastest-growing Home Improvement brand—where every person contributes to the bigger mission.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to ₹700,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Internet reimbursement
• Leave encashment
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kapashera., Delhi, Delhi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• We prefer our employees do not spend more than 30-40 minutes in travel. Are you Open to relocate in case you live far from Gurgaon.
• Buildskill maintains a strict no-smoking policy. We do not endorse employees smoking during working hours or arriving at work after smoking. Are you a smoker?

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person