Senior Engineer - Engineering Design (Solar Lighting)

JOB PURPOSE

Lead the design and development of next-generation solar lighting products (Solar Street Lights, High Masts, and Garden Luminaires).

In this role, the incumbent will own the entire product lifecycle —from component selection (PV, Battery, LED) and driver circuit design to thermal management and mass production. Will bridge the gap between electrical efficiency and mechanical durability, ensuring our products meet global standards (IEC / MNRE) and withstand harsh outdoor environments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Technology Exploration & Feasibility

• Lead the identification, exploration, and development of cutting-edge Solar lighting technologies and architectures.
• Drive proof-of-concept development for new lighting solutions, including advanced LED systems, smart controls, optics, Battery management, and materials.
• Collaborate with product management, design, and engineering teams to align technology development with market trends and customer needs.
• Own the technology roadmap for solar lighting developments and scout emerging technologies and academic research for potential integration.
• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and design experiments to validate novel concepts.
• Engage with external partners, universities, and technology consortia to enhance innovation capabilities.
• Prepare and present technical reports, patent filings, and investment cases for leadership review.
• Mentor junior engineers and build technical excellence within the team.
• Quest to Technology upgradation with habit of exploring new Patent and White papers.

Electronics & Hardware Design (The Core)

95%.

2. System Architecture & Optics

3. Component Selection & BOM Management

4. Mechanical & Thermal Engineering

5. Testing & Validation Electronics products

6. Standards & Regulatory Knowledge

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

B Tech Electronics / Electrical with 10 Years of relevant experience, or M. Tech with 6 year of experience

Work Experience

5-10 years of experience in Solar system, or Solar Lighting