Director - Wireless Power Transfer Technology
General Electric
- Bangalore, Karnataka
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Shape and drive roadmaps, strategy, development, and execution of electrical systems R&D with a focus on the transition of technologies from concepts to products and/or services for licensing. This requires both leadership in new technology areas as well as partnering with other leaders in relevant disciplines.
- Partner closely with technologists spanning multiple technology domains within and outside GE Aerospace Research.
- Lead technical reviews of key programs to ensure the right technical approach and rigor are being delivered to our customers.
- Take a strategic role in shaping the organization competencies and technical leadership in Electrical Systems and associated component technology areas and work closely Commercial teams in Licensing for successful go to market strategy.
- PhD degree from an accredited university or college in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, Electrical Systems Engineering or similar (or MS degree + 5 years working)
- Minimum 10 years’ additional professional work experience in related field
- Experience in developing testbeds for technologies, and testing against existing or emerging standards
- Development of prototype system designs, based on a wide range of inputs.
- Development/review of electrical system designs and prototypes. Leverage feedback from team to drive testbed evolution.
- Review and implement all associated safety requirements
- Work with various suppliers of electrical components and software tools
- Capture & document lessons learned and best practices and related know-how and trade secrets
- Develop working knowledge of competing architectures and what differentiates them in the market. Limited reverse engineering experience
- Being innovative, excited by new ways to improve designs and challenge current ways of working. Change oriented – actively generates process and design improvements; champions and drives change initiatives; confronts obstacles
- Willing to present solutions in front of peer organizations internally and at SDO meetings in a very simple, clear manner
- Strong problem solving, business and analytic capabilities
- Experience with Patents and Intellectual Property Development
- Experience with Standards Development Organizations
- Proficient in English
- Ability to travel up to 20%
- Location: Bangalore, India
- PhD in electrical engineering, Power Electronics engineering, Electrical Systems Engineering or similar, with 10+ years experience
- 2 years’ experience in Wireless Power Transfer Technology
- Experience developing and prototyping new technology in a rapidly moving business environment
- In depth experience owning and leading electrical design activity, including electrical interfaces between sensors, effectors and control units;
- Interested in technology development and products related Standard Essential Technologies and develop strategic patent portfolios though innovations.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and work with minimal supervision in a fast-changing environment
- Compelling communication (in oral and written form) with the ability to simplify complex matters to the critical few elements for presentation to peers
- Humble, Collaborative, Persistent. Clear thinker
- Demonstrate clear thinking in new or non-standard business models
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Ability to find a compromise path when multiple solutions exist is critical
- Strong oral and written communication skills