Senior Engineering Manager - Systems Engineering

Posted:
6/2/2026, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Tamil Nadu, India ⋅ Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security

Job Description Summary

Systems engineering is a cross-functional engineering discipline centered on an approach, mindset, and process. All activities that consider both the business and the technical needs of the customers with the goal of providing a quality product that meets the users needs. The discipline that executes a robust process of design, creation, and optimization of systems, consisting of identification and quantification of system requirements, creation of alternate system design concepts, performance of design trade studies, selection and implementation of the best designs and verification that the design is properly integrated and executed. Process that proceeds from concept to production to operation.
Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results.
The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Manage small to medium team of professionals as well as others with specialized knowledge in MV/SD/LV/DC Drive System and Controls
  • Collaborating with domain managers and platform leaders in resource planning for various projects and development of technology road maps for future business opportunities and strategy, while providing direction to the team
  • Demonstrate expertise to provide consulting solutions to the engineers in projects as well as to the customers.
  • A job at this level requires a people leader with ability to hire and develop talent. Includes direct people management responsibility including staffing and performance development. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy. Identify, develop and implement actions to bridge skill gaps
  • Drive lean and SQDC to provide optimum technical solutions delivered on time with right quality
  • Support the business in creating and reviewing (in conjunction with relevant stake holders) systems solutions as part of the process, ensuring that solutions are technically fit for purpose and that technical risk is understood and managed with contingencies identified.
  • Influence the development of strategy for the area of responsibility. Identify and propose improvements in processes, tools, system solutions and technologies
  • Demonstrate expertise to provide consulting solutions to the engineers in projects as well as to the customers.
  • Collaborate with sales team in providing customer focused solutions and enhance business opportunities for APAC region.
  • Imbibe EHS culture in the team and ensure team follows business laid down procedures while working at site.
  • Promote technical excellence within team through design / technical reviews, lessons learnt awareness and application, and technical innovation
  • Fosters a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives.
  • Work closely with ITO / CTH to analyse the technical proposals and identify the risks along with the mitigation actions without compromising on the customer expectations and reviews of deliverables in the proposal/bid phase
  • Share lessons learnt across the functions and maintain a feedback loop to ITO to improve quality / profitability of deliverables in the future
  • Support sales team in providing technical presentations to the customers for winning orders thereby enhancing the business. Discuss complex technical requirements with customers based on technical expertise in Power Conversion Solutions
  • Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology, or engineering. Takes new perspective on existing solutions. Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations.
  • Ensure strict compliance with all company and customer’s EHS policies and procedures
  • Mentor team members there by enabling team to take up more challenging work with in the domain to bring in Diversity within the team

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in Electrical / Electronics with minimum 10 years of relevant experience in MV/SD/LV/DC Drive System and Controls
  • Proficient in Power Conversion Products, Systems and Solutions
  • Experience in Industry / Oil & Gas / Marine & Offshore projects
  • Strong passion towards engineering excellence with respect to attention to details, engineering mindset and systems knowledge
  • Excellent technical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills
  • Strong leadership and organizational abilities
  • Capable of working with multi-disciplined international team with good personal organization skills
  • Sense of urgency and ability to identify and manage team and organizational risks
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
  • Willingness to build professional relationships with colleagues and customers
  • Excellent motivational and interpersonal skills

Desired Characteristics

  • Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No