Head Embedded Home and Interior Automation Lighting Engineer

HEAD EMBEDDED HOME & INTERIOR AUTOMATION & LIGHTING ENGINEER

Department: Technology / Design & Engineering / Home Automation
Reporting To: CMD Jimmy Mistry
Base Locations: Mumbai & Lonavala
Working Days: Monday to Saturday 6 Days Working
Working Hours: Extended working hours as required by project and business priorities

Travel: Extensive travel between Mumbai, Lonavala, project sites, vendors, consultants and client locations
Employment Type: Full-Time

Ability to Set up a team of at least 10 members

ABOUT DELLA

Della is a luxury lifestyle, hospitality, real estate, design and experiential brand driven by innovation, design excellence and extraordinary customer experiences.

Della is creating differentiated luxury destinations that bring together architecture, interiors, technology, hospitality, lifestyle and experiences. As Della continues to develop premium residences, townships and experiential destinations, technology and intelligent automation will play a critical role in creating next-generation luxury living experiences.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Della is looking for a highly experienced and visionary Head Embedded Home & Interior Automation & Lighting Engineering to lead the development and integration of advanced home automation, interior technology, intelligent lighting and embedded systems across Della's luxury residences, villas, hospitality spaces, townships and experiential developments.

This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role reporting directly to CMD Jimmy Mistry.

The individual will be responsible for bringing together luxury interiors, lighting, automation, technology and user experience to create seamless environments where technology is embedded into the design rather than appearing as an add-on.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience working with luxury homes, premium hospitality, luxury real estate, high-end interior environments and internationally recognised automation / lighting brands.

The person should be a technology enthusiast, problem solver, innovator and strong project leader capable of converting the CMD's vision into extraordinary, functional and technologically advanced spaces.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. HOME AUTOMATION & SMART LIVING

Lead the complete automation strategy for Della's luxury residences and developments, including:

• Home automation and intelligent building systems.
• Lighting, HVAC, curtains/blinds and motorised systems.
• Audio-visual and entertainment integration.
• Smart access, security and surveillance interfaces.
• Energy management and smart controls.
• Voice, app and centralised control systems.
• Scene-based automation and personalised user experiences.
• Integration of multiple technology platforms into a single seamless experience.

2. INTELLIGENT LIGHTING ENGINEERING

Develop and implement sophisticated lighting solutions across:

• Luxury residences and villas.
• Hospitality spaces.
• Restaurants and entertainment areas.
• Landscapes and outdoor environments.
• Show homes and experiential centres.
• Common areas and premium public spaces.

Ensure lighting delivers both aesthetic impact and functional performance.

Develop lighting scenes for different experiences such as:

Welcome | Relax | Entertain | Dine | Night | Security | Energy Saving | Special Events

3. EMBEDDED TECHNOLOGY IN INTERIORS

Work closely with Architecture and Interior Design teams to ensure technology is seamlessly integrated into the built environment.

Examples include:

• Invisible speakers.
• Concealed lighting.
• Motorised curtains and blinds.
• Integrated charging solutions.
• Smart mirrors.
• Automated wardrobes and furniture.
• Intelligent bathroom systems.
• Hidden displays.
• Smart glass.
• Embedded sensors.
• Integrated access systems.
• Technology-enabled furniture and fixtures.

The objective is to ensure that technology enhances luxury without visually compromising design.

4. LUXURY BRAND & TECHNOLOGY ECOSYSTEM

Build strong relationships with leading global and Indian technology brands across:

• Home automation
• Lighting
• Architectural lighting
• Control systems
• AV
• Smart home technology
• Sensors
• Security
• Building management systems
• IoT
• AI-enabled systems

The candidate should have strong knowledge of premium and luxury technology brands and their applications.

5. DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE COLLABORATION

Work closely with:

• CMD
• Architects
• Interior Designers
• Lighting Designers
• Landscape Designers
• PMC
• MEP Consultants
• Electrical Consultants
• Technology Consultants
• Contractors
• Vendors

to ensure technology is considered from the initial design stage rather than after construction.

6. PROJECT DEVELOPMENT & EXECUTION

Lead automation and lighting projects from:

Concept Design Engineering Specification Procurement Installation Programming Testing Commissioning Handover

Ensure:

• Technical accuracy
• Design integration
• Quality
• Reliability
• Cost efficiency
• Timely execution
• Proper documentation
• Testing and commissioning

7. TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION

Continuously research emerging technologies and identify opportunities to introduce:

• AI-enabled home automation
• IoT
• Predictive automation
• Human-centric lighting
• Circadian lighting
• Sensor-based environments
• Energy-efficient systems
• Intelligent occupancy management
• Personalised automation
• Voice and gesture control
• Smart building technologies
• Future-ready digital infrastructure

The candidate should continuously ask:

"What can we create at Della that has not been done before?"

8. CMD VISION & SPECIAL PROJECTS

Work directly with CMD Jimmy Mistry on special technology-led projects and innovations.

Convert conceptual ideas and customer experience requirements into practical technology solutions, prototypes and working environments.

Be prepared to rapidly evaluate new technologies, brands, products and concepts based on CMD requirements.

9. VENDOR & CONSULTANT MANAGEMENT

• Identify and evaluate technology and lighting partners.
• Conduct technical and commercial evaluations.
• Negotiate with vendors and technology partners.
• Establish performance standards and SLAs.
• Monitor installation and commissioning.
• Ensure vendors meet quality and project timelines.

10. QUALITY & PERFORMANCE

Establish testing and quality protocols covering:

• System reliability
• Integration
• User experience
• Lighting performance
• Automation response time
• Energy efficiency
• System interoperability
• Safety
• Maintainability

Ensure every installation meets Della's premium luxury standards.

11. TEAM BUILDING

Build a strong internal team covering:

• Automation Engineering
• Lighting Engineering
• Controls
• Programming
• System Integration
• Technical Support
• Project Coordination

Develop SOPs, technical standards, design guidelines and knowledge repositories.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

The ideal candidate should be:

• A senior technology / automation / lighting professional with strong leadership experience.
• Highly experienced in luxury residential, hospitality, premium real estate or high-end interiors.
• Strongly exposed to international luxury automation and lighting brands.
• Technically strong but equally comfortable working with designers and architects.
• Passionate about innovation and emerging technology.
• Hands-on and willing to get involved in project-level technical details.
• Commercially aware and capable of managing budgets and vendors.
• Excellent at stakeholder management and communication.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial and highly demanding environment.
• Willing to work extended hours when required.
• Willing to travel extensively between Mumbai, Lonavala and project locations.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

Strong knowledge of several of the following is expected:

Home Automation

• KNX
• Control4
• Crestron
• Lutron
• Savant
• Schneider Electric
• ABB
• HDL
• BACnet / BMS integration
• DALI / DALI-2
• DMX
• IoT platforms
• Lighting control systems

Lighting

• Architectural lighting
• Decorative lighting
• Smart lighting
• Human-centric / circadian lighting
• Landscape lighting
• Lighting control
• Scene programming
• Energy-efficient lighting systems

Integration

• AV
• HVAC
• Security
• Access Control
• Networking
• IoT
• Sensors
• BMS
• Voice control
• Mobile applications
• Centralised control systems

EXPERIENCE

15+ years of relevant experience in Home Automation, Building Automation, Lighting Engineering, Smart Homes, Interior Technology or related fields.

Strong preference for candidates who have worked with:

• Luxury Real Estate Developers
• Luxury Interior Design Firms
• Luxury Hospitality Brands
• Premium Home Automation Companies
• Architectural Lighting Companies
• High-End System Integrators
• International Luxury Technology Brands

Experience with large luxury residences, villas, hotels, resorts, premium commercial spaces or experiential destinations will be strongly preferred.

EDUCATION

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.E. / B.Tech Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation / Automation
• B.E. / B.Tech relevant engineering discipline
• Diploma / Degree in Lighting Design or Building Automation
• Additional certifications in KNX, Crestron, Lutron, Control4, DALI, BMS or related technologies will be an advantage.

KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Innovation & Future Thinking
Ability to identify technologies that can create differentiated customer experiences.

Design Sensitivity
Understanding of luxury interiors, architecture, lighting and aesthetics.

Technical Excellence
Strong understanding of automation, controls, integration and system architecture.

Execution Orientation
Ability to take concepts from idea to fully commissioned systems.

Stakeholder Management
Ability to work effectively with CMD, architects, designers, consultants, contractors and vendors.

Commercial Acumen
Ability to balance innovation, quality, feasibility and cost.

Team Leadership
Ability to build and lead a high-performance technology team.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

The successful candidate will:

Create intelligent luxury environments.

Embed technology seamlessly into design.

Elevate Della's luxury customer experience.

Introduce globally relevant automation and lighting technologies.

Build a world-class Home Automation & Lighting Engineering capability at Della.

Create solutions that become a signature of Della's residences and destinations.

THE DELLA CHALLENGE

Don't just automate a home. Reimagine how luxury living should feel.

The individual will have the opportunity to work directly with CMD Jimmy Mistry and play a critical role in defining the technology experience across Della's next generation of luxury developments.

APPLICATION

Interested candidates may share their:

• Updated CV
• Current CTC
• Expected CTC
• Notice Period
• Portfolio / Details of major projects handled
• Details of luxury brands and automation systems worked with

Email: [email removed]

Subject Line: Head – Home Automation & Lighting Engineering

Base Location: Mumbai & Lonavala
Working Days: Monday to Saturday
Travel: Extensive
Reporting To: CMD – Jimmy Mistry

Candidates with strong Luxury Real Estate, Luxury Hospitality, Premium Home Automation, Interior Technology or International Luxury Brand experience will be strongly preferred.