R&D Lead Engineer

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Essencial Responsibilities

• Setting the Instrument transformer technology strategy / new product implementations in Instrument transformer based on business vision of Product
• Participates in the R&D activities within the unit and across global R&D projects within ITR.
• Identifies manufacturing/engineering deficiencies, proposes solutions and improvements.
• Responsible for the electrical design of the products manufactured or designed in ITR unit.
• Ensures that all technical documentation, issued by the Engineering/R&D group, required for the manufacturing and sales of the products (drawings, bill of materials, instructions, manuals, material specifications etc.) is prepared in high quality, efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Leads the development of new products, improvement, and customization of existing products. Works closely with unit and ITR involved in the development process.
• Provides technical support in the resolution problems. Leverage advanced expertise to resolve non-conformance issues, lead root-cause investigations, and provide solutions for complex technical requirements.
• Provides technical guidance to suppliers, working closely with Supply Chain and Sourcing. Supports manufacturing on a daily basis.
• Supports the sales effort in the preparation of proposals and quotations in terms of review of non-standard requirements.
• External Representation: Participate in external technical committees (e.g., IEC, Cigre, IEEE) and at professional conferences.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Electrotechnics, Physics, Chemistry.
• Experience in medium to high voltage apparatus R&D, engineering, HV testing are preferred.
• Fluent in Portuguese and English

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Leadership to pursue correct engineering process in adverse conditions
• Able to interface effectively with all levels of the organization
• Considered an expert in a specific engineering discipline

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No