Job Title
Hardware Lead/Technical Specialist Embedded & Electronics (Advanced Engineering)
Location
Pune, Maharashtra
Experience
10 to 15 Years
Department
Advance Engineering / R&D;
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Hardware Technical Expert to join our Advance Engineering team. The role requires strong hands-on expertise in microcontrollers, embedded hardware design, communication interfaces, power electronics, and system-level architecture.
This position is ideal for professionals who enjoy working on next-generation platforms, proof-of-concepts, technology exploration, and complex product architectures, while also mentoring teams and collaborating with cross-functional and global stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Advance Engineering & Innovation
- Work on proof-of-concepts (PoCs), feasibility studies, and new technology evaluation.
- Evaluate current semiconductor technologies, architectures, and components.
- Support VAVE, cost optimization, and future product roadmaps.
- Contribute to technology strategy and IP creation (patents, design know-how
Hardware Architecture & Design
- Define end-to-end hardware architecture for embedded electronic systems.
- Lead microcontroller-based designs (8/16/32-bit MCUs, SoCs, DSPs).
- Drive platform and modular hardware architectures for reuse and scalability.
- Perform component selection, power tree definition, and protection design.
Embedded Hardware Development
- Review schematics, BOMs, and PCB layouts.
- Hands-on experience with Analog, Digital, mixed-signal, and power electronics.
- Design and debug SMPS and power converters (Buck, Boost, Flyback, LLC, PFC, DC-DC, HVLV).
- Support board bring-up, debugging, and failure analysis.
Validation, EMI/EMC & Compliance
- Lead DVPR/DVP&R;, Technology/product validation, and reliability activities.
- Experience in EMI/EMC debugging and compliance (CISPR, ISO, IEC, UL).
- Understanding on DFMEA, FMEDA, WCA, derating, MTBF calculations.
- Support pre-compliance and certification testing.
Technical Leadership & Collaboration
- Act as technical mentor and design reviewer for engineering team.
- Collaborate with product, hardware, software, system, validation, manufacturing and sourcing teams.
Required Skills
Technical Skills
- Microcontrollers & Embedded Systems
- 8/16/32-bit MCUs (NXP, ST, TI, Infineon, Renesas, Microchip, etc.)
- Hardware Design
- Analog, digital, mixed-signal design
- Power electronics & power management
- Communication Protocols
- CAN, LIN, SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, USB, RS-485
- Design & Simulation Tools
- Altium, Cadence Allegro, OrCAD, Zuken, Mentor
- LTspice, PSpice
Advanced Engineering Expectations
- Ability to work with ambiguous or evolving requirements.
- Strong system-level and architectural thinking.
- Experience in new technology introduction (NTI).
- Exposure to multi-domain products (Automotive / Industrial / Energy / EV).
- Global engineering mindset and standards exposure.
Qualifications
- BE / BTech / ME / MTech in Electronics, E&TC;, Electrical, or related field.
- 10–15 years of experience in embedded hardware and electronics product development.
- Functional safety exposure (ISO 26262 / IEC 61508) is a plus.
- Patents, certifications, or global project exposure are desirable.
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent technical communication and documentation.
- Mentorship and technical leadership mindset.
- Ability to work across teams and influence decisions.
Keywords Embedded Hardware | Microcontroller | CAN | EMI EMC | Power Electronics | Hardware Architect | Advance Engineering | PCB Design | Automotive Electronics | Industrial Electronics | EV Electronics
📌 Lead Technical Specialist - Hardware (Pune)
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