Principal Engineer- Electronics Engineer

Knowledge of Hardware testing and product approval along with knowhow of firmware & software development & testing

1. Role Purpose

will lead a multidisciplinary engineering group responsible for the end-to-end verification and compliance of electronic products. The role integrates hardware design, embedded firmware, product software, system testing, laboratory activities and product approval to deliver safe, reliable, compliant and commercially viable products.

The position combines technical leadership, people management, program execution and global stakeholder coordination. The manager will establish engineering priorities, build team capability, ensure disciplined development processes and drive timely delivery from concept through product release and lifecycle support.

2. Key Accountabilities

Engineering Leadership & Organization

• Lead, coach and develop multidisciplinary teams across hardware, firmware, software, testing and product approval.
• Define competency requirements, workforce plans, role clarity and succession pipelines for the engineering group.
• Set annual objectives, operating priorities and measurable performance indicators aligned with business and R&D goals.
• Promote a culture of technical rigor, ownership, collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.

Testing, Validation & Laboratory Management

• Define product verification and validation strategies covering functional, system, integration, performance, reliability, environmental, electrical safety and EMC-related testing.
• Manage laboratory capacity, equipment readiness, calibration, test methods, sample planning, technical reporting and turnaround time.
• Oversee design verification testing, failure analysis, root-cause investigation, corrective actions and customer complaint support.
• Improve test coverage and efficiency through automation, reusable test platforms and data-driven analysis.

Firmware & Software Engineering

• Lead embedded firmware and product software development using defined architecture, coding, review, configuration and release practices.
• Oversee requirements traceability, interface definition, debugging, version control, build management and software integration.
• Drive appropriate use of automated testing, continuous integration and secure development practices.
• Ensure controlled handling of defects, technical debt, releases and product lifecycle updates.

Product Approval & Regulatory Compliance

• Coordinate approvals with certification bodies and accredited laboratories for applicable frameworks such as UL, CSA, IEC, CE, UKCA, VDE, ATEX and IECEx.
• Ensure availability and integrity of technical files, declarations, test evidence, certificates, approval drawings and compliance records.
• Assess the compliance impact of new designs, component changes, product modifications, transfers and obsolescence.

Program, Budget & Stakeholder Management

• Plan engineering resources, project schedules, laboratory investments, external testing costs and operating budgets.
• Provide transparent reporting on delivery, quality, risks, capacity, cost and certification status to management.
• Work closely with global R&D, product management, quality, manufacturing, sourcing, service and external partners.
• Escalate critical technical or compliance risks with clear options, impact assessment and recommended actions.

3. Decision-Making Authority

• Recommend and allocate engineering resources within approved plans and priorities.
• Approve technical reviews, verification readiness and engineering deliverables within the defined governance framework.
• Stop or escalate development, testing or release activities when product safety, quality or compliance is at risk.
• Select appropriate development methods, test strategies and external laboratory support within delegated authority.
• Recommend investments in tools, laboratory equipment, automation and competency development.