Head Intelligent And Connected Product Technologies

Head Intelligent & Connected Product Technologies Location: Pune Experience: 15-20 years Function: Product R&D / Technology A leading engineering organisation is looking for a senior technology leader to develop AI-enabled and connected physical products. This role is focused on embedding AI/ML into products and equipment. It is not related to manufacturing analytics, factory digitalisation or business-process automation. Key Responsibilities Define the roadmap for AI-enabled smart and connected products. Identify AI/ML applications for energy optimisation, intelligent control, fault detection and predictive maintenance. Lead the integration of AI models with sensors, controllers, firmware, edge platforms and cloud systems. Take AI-enabled product features from concept and POC to commercial deployment. Guide embedded software, IoT connectivity, device-to-cloud and MLOps architecture. Evaluate processors, AI accelerators, embedded platforms and technology partners. Build and lead teams across AI/ML, embedded systems, firmware and connected-product engineering. Candidate Profile 15-20 years of experience in product engineering, embedded systems, electronics, IoT or connected devices. Proven experience embedding AI/ML into a physical product. Experience launching at least one AI-enabled product or feature commercially. Strong understanding of embedded software, firmware, sensors, edge computing and device architecture. Exposure to RTOS or Embedded Linux and protocols such as MQTT, BLE and Wi-Fi. Experience leading multidisciplinary product-development teams. Preferred Industry Background Smart HVAC, appliances, building automation, smart meters, automotive electronics, medical devices, consumer electronics or IoT-enabled products. Education B.Tech/B.E Electronis/related Applicants should mention the physical product developed, AI-enabled functionality, embedded platform used and commercial deployment status. Profiles limited to manufacturing analytics, enterprise AI, dashboards or digital transformation may not be suitable. Apply ASAP!