Head- Advanced Engineering (Sensors)

• Lead next-gen mobility sensing innovation
• Shape future EV & ADAS technologies
  
  

About Our Client

Our client is one of India's leading diversified industrial groups with a strong presence across mobility, automotive technology, mechatronics, and advanced engineering solutions. With a significant investment in innovation, research, and product development, the organisation operates world-class engineering and manufacturing facilities globally and is committed to shaping the future of connected, autonomous, and electric mobility.

Their technology centre serves as a hub for advanced product development, enabling breakthrough innovations across sensing, electronics, embedded systems, and vehicle intelligence platforms.

Job Description

• Define and execute the technology roadmap for advanced sensing solutions supporting Electric Vehicles (EV), ADAS, and intelligent mobility applications.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams engaged in the development of image sensors, ultrasonic sensors, environmental sensing systems, and emerging sensing technologies.
• Drive innovation from concept generation through proof-of-concept, product architecture, validation, and industrialisation.
• Identify future technology trends, customer requirements, and market opportunities within autonomous and connected vehicle ecosystems.
• Collaborate with global customers, technology partners, start-ups, research institutes, and universities to accelerate product innovation.
• Provide technical leadership across electronics, embedded software, signal processing, algorithms, sensing hardware, and system integration.
• Establish robust engineering processes, technology governance, and best-in-class product development methodologies.
• Support business growth through technology differentiation, intellectual property creation, and technical customer engagement.
• Represent the organisation in customer discussions, industry forums, and strategic technology partnerships.
  
  

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Instrumentation, Automotive Engineering, or a related discipline. A PhD would be advantageous.
• 15+ years of progressive experience within automotive electronics, sensing technologies, ADAS, autonomous systems, or mobility platforms.
• Proven leadership experience managing large engineering and product development teams.
• Strong technical expertise in one or more of the following domains:
• Image sensors and vision systems
• Ultrasonic sensing technologies
• Radar or LiDAR systems
• ADAS sensing architecture
• Sensor fusion and intelligent vehicle systems
• Deep understanding of automotive development processes, functional safety, and product lifecycle management.
• Demonstrated success in launching complex technology products from concept through production.
• Experience working with global OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, or advanced technology companies.
• Strong strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and influencing capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage senior executives, technology partners, and customers.
  
  

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead a strategically critical technology function within a highly respected industrial group.
• Direct visibility with senior leadership and influence over future technology investments.
• Ownership of breakthrough innovations in EV, ADAS, and next-generation sensing platforms.
• Exposure to global customers, emerging technologies, and international partnerships.
• Attractive executive compensation package, long-term career growth, and the opportunity to shape the future of intelligent mobility.
  
  

If this role suits your skills and interests, you're welcome to apply.

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