Head of Research and Development R&D (Electrical, Electronics)

Steelman Partners

Job Summary

Responsible for leading and managing all R&D activities for electrical products and equipment, ensuring the development of highly competitive, technologically advanced products that meet market demands and technical standards. This includes proposing product development strategies, organizing design, testing, and improvement, ensuring product technology and safety, managing R&D projects, coordinating with production, obtaining certifications, and developing the R&D team. The role also involves market research and advising on technology investments.

Must Have

  • University degree or higher in Electrical, Electronics, Automation, Mechatronics or related fields
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in R&D of electrical products/equipment, with 2-3 years in a mid-level or senior management position
  • Deep understanding of electrical-electronic product development processes, manufacturing technology, electrical safety standards, quality, and product testing
  • Experience working with certification bodies, testing laboratories, and inspection organizations
  • Strong project management, planning, technical analysis, and team leadership skills
  • Creative thinking, oriented towards technological innovation and product development

Perks & Benefits

  • Performance bonuses, business bonuses
  • Full welfare benefits: Social insurance, Health insurance, Unemployment insurance, annual leave, company trips, periodic health checks
  • Opportunities to participate in domestic and international training courses and technology seminars
  • Attractive, competitive salary based on capability
  • Professional, creative working environment, invested with modern equipment

Job Description

Job Objective

Responsible for directing, managing, and organizing all research and development (R&D) activities for the company's electrical products and equipment; ensuring the creation of new products with high competitiveness, advanced technology, meeting technical, legal standards, and market demands.

Job Description

  • Propose medium and long-term product development strategies; identify technology trends, research directions, and prioritized product portfolios.
  • Organize research, design, testing, improvement, and completion of electrical products and equipment (consumer, industrial, lighting, automation equipment...).
  • Responsible for product technology and engineering: ensuring design, materials, technical standards, safety, performance, and reliability of products.
  • Plan, allocate resources, control progress, costs, and efficiency of research projects.
  • Coordinate with Production & Quality: Work with the Production, Engineering, and Quality Management departments to transfer technology, guide testing, and pilot production.
  • Organize testing, evaluation, and application for conformity/standard certification, ensuring products meet legal regulations and national, international technical standards (TCVN, IEC...).
  • Manage the R&D team: Recruit, train, coach, and develop a highly skilled R&D engineering team.
  • Market & New Technology Research: Monitor technology trends and new products in the electrical-electronic industry to guide product and technology improvements.
  • Advise the Board of Directors: On technology strategy, investment plans for machinery, equipment, and software for research and development.

Job Requirements

  • University degree or higher in Electrical, Electronics, Automation, Mechatronics, or related fields.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in R&D of electrical products/equipment, including 2-3 years in a mid-level or senior management position.
  • Deep understanding of electrical-electronic product development processes, manufacturing technology, electrical safety standards, quality, and product testing.
  • Experience working with certification bodies, testing laboratories, and inspection organizations.
  • Strong project management, planning, technical analysis, and team leadership skills.
  • Creative thinking, oriented towards technological innovation and product development.

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