Experience: 3 5 Years

Location: Chennai

Number of Open Positions: 1

Job Summary We are looking for a hands-on Hardware Lab Engineer with 3 5 years of experience in electronics hardware testing, PCBA assembly and rework, hardware debugging, board bring-up, and laboratory support.

The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of analog and digital electronics, embedded hardware, power supplies, communication protocols, and control systems , along with practical experience in SMD soldering, PCBA troubleshooting, test setup development, and electronics lab operations.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and maintain manual and automated test simulators for embedded control hardware.
- Design and build test setups, fixtures, and simulators to support hardware development and validation.
- Perform high-precision PCBA hand assembly, SMD soldering, rework, and validation.
- Debug, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair PCBA modules and electronic circuits.
- Support electronics board bring-up, functional testing, and validation against project requirements.
- Assist with basic hardware design activities related to power supplies, embedded hardware modules, and automation systems.
- Perform hardware testing and identify root causes of electronic circuit failures.
- Support control system wiring, cable/harness preparation, and laboratory build activities.
- Select and source electronic components, parts, tools, and laboratory materials based on project requirements.
- Maintain and manage electronics lab inventory, stores, and component records.
- Coordinate with Controls Engineering Lab engineers and project teams to provide hands-on technical support.




- Support procurement activities for electronic components and laboratory equipment.
- Ensure laboratory equipment, components, and materials are properly organized and available for engineering activities.

Required Skills & Qualifications
- 3 5 years of relevant experience in Electronics Hardware / Hardware Lab / Embedded Hardware / Electronics Testing.
- Solid understanding of electrical and electronics engineering fundamentals.
- Hands-on experience with PCBA assembly, SMD soldering, rework, and repair.
- Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills for electronic circuits and PCBA modules.
- Practical experience in board bring-up, hardware testing, and validation.
- Experience developing manual or automated hardware test simulators, test setups, test benches, or fixtures.
- Good understanding of analog and digital circuit design.
- Practical knowledge of embedded hardware modules and microcontroller-based systems.
- Basic knowledge of power supply design and power electronics.
- Working knowledge of communication protocols such as:

- I2C

- USART

- RS232

- RS485
- Experience with control wiring, harness preparation, and electrical laboratory builds.
- Experience managing electronics components, lab inventory, stores, and materials.




- Exposure to electronic component sourcing and procurement.
- Ability to diagnose hardware faults and perform hands-on repairs with minimal supervision.

Key Technical Competencies
- PCBA Assembly & Rework
- SMD / SMT Soldering
- Hardware Debugging & Troubleshooting
- Board Bring-up
- Hardware Testing & Validation
- Test Simulator / Test Fixture Development
- Analog & Digital Electronics
- Embedded Hardware
- Power Supply Circuits
- Control Wiring & Harness Preparation
- I2C / USART / RS232 / RS485
- Electronics Lab Operations
- Component Inventory & Procurement

Soft Skills
- Strong communication and coordination skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with engineering, controls, and laboratory teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Good organizational and time-management skills.
- Hands-on approach with attention to detail and quality.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple laboratory activities.

Other Specific Requirements Hands-on Assembly & Harnessing Ability to perform high-precision SMD soldering, PCBA hand assembly and rework , along with control system wiring and harness preparation.

Debugging & Hardware Design

Ability to debug, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair faulty hardware circuits using knowledge of analog/digital electronics, embedded modules, power supplies, and communication protocols.

Lab & Inventory Operations

Ability to manage electronics laboratory inventory, components, stores, and material procurement , while providing effective technical support to engineering and project teams.

📌 Hardware Lab Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 SWITS DIGITAL Private
📍 Chennai