Research And Development Engineer

Company Description

Aster Technologies is a leader in water treatment instrumentation, offering high-quality and innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of the water treatment industry. We specialize in providing customized automation solutions that enhance the efficiency and performance of water treatment plants. With a focus on precise sensing, measuring, and controlling operations, our advanced product range includes flowmeters, online sensors, digital meters, and control panels, as well as analytical testing kits. At Aster Technologies, we are dedicated to delivering reliable solutions that automate, monitor, and control water treatment processes effectively. Our commitment to quality and cutting-edge technology ensures optimized plant management for our clients.

Roles And Responsibility

1. Product Innovation & Development

• Translate market requirements, customer feedback, and application needs into functional product designs.
• Develop prototypes, test concepts, and evaluate new technologies for integration.

2. Improvement of Existing Products

• Analyze existing products to enhance performance, reliability, accuracy, and cost-efficiency.
• Troubleshoot product issues and implement engineering improvements.
• Upgrade electronics, firmware, or calibration methods as needed.

3. Research & Technical Exploration

• Conduct in-depth research on new components, technologies, and methodologies relevant to instrumentation engineering.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies such as IoT-enabled instrumentation.
• Benchmark competitors products and identify opportunities for differentiation.

4. Engineering Design & Development

• Work with analog and digital electronics, PCB design, embedded systems, and electrical logic circuits.
• Develop and validate test procedures, test reports, and product documentation.
• Coordinate with production to transition new designs into manufacturable products.

5. Project Ownership & Collaboration

• Own and lead R&D projects from concept to implementation.
• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, and sales teams.
• Present design concepts, test results, and project updates to management.

6. Market Awareness & Requirement Mapping

• Continuously analyze industry trends, customer applications, and technological advancements.
• Identify opportunities for new products and improvements in line with market expectations.

7. Compliance & Quality

• Ensure designs adhere to relevant standards
• Support certifications and compliance testing for new products.

Job Relations

• Internal - Leadership, Production Supervisors, Customer Solution Head, Sales and Marketing Manager, Procurement Manager and other Departments HODs.
• External - Customers and other relevant stakeholders

Technical and Non-Technical Requirements

Technical Skills

Engineering Tools & Testing

• Ability to use calibrators, and test benches.
• Experience conducting product validation, endurance testing, environmental testing, and calibration.

Technical Documentation

• Ability to create BOMs, schematics, design documents, test procedures, and engineering reports.

Non-Technical Skills

Innovation & Creativity

• Demonstrated passion for ideation, experimentation, and problem-solving.
• Ability to think beyond the obvious and create value-driven solutions.

Self-Motivation & Ownership

• A go-getter mindset with the ability to work independently and lead R&D initiatives.
• High sense of responsibility, curiosity, and drive for continuous improvement.

Market & Business Awareness

• Understanding of customer needs and ability to convert them into product requirements.
• Market-oriented thinking aligned with industry trends and competitive landscape.

Collaboration & Communication

• Ability to work with cross-functional teams (production, QC, sales, service).
• Strong presentation skills, clarity in documentation, and regular reporting.

Qualification Required

• Bachelors degree in Instrumentation Engineering / Electronics / Electrical Engineering (Mechatronics is preferred).
• 4+ years of experience in R&D, product development, or electronics design

How to Apply:

Interested candidates - please send your resumes to with subject line "Application - R&D Engineer"