Location:
Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Job Type
Full-time Department: Robotics Engineering / R&D;

Experience:
8+ Years Role Type: Technical Leadership / Team Management About Kody Technolab LimitedKody Technolab Limited is a deep-tech company specializing in robotics, artificial intelligence, and innovative technology solutions. We focus on developing advanced engineering solutions that address complex real-world challenges through robotics, automation, and intelligent systems. Job SummaryWe are looking for an experienced Team Lead – Embedded Hardware to lead our embedded hardware engineering team in designing, developing, testing, and deploying reliable hardware solutions for robotics and automation systems. The ideal candidate will possess robust expertise in embedded hardware design, circuit development, PCB layout, hardware validation, and system integration, along with proven experience in leading engineering teams and managing end-to-end hardware development projects. The candidate will be responsible for driving technical decisions, mentoring team members, ensuring product quality, and collaborating with firmware, software, and robotics teams to deliver high-performance embedded hardware solutions.

Key Responsibilities
1. Team Leadership & Project Management
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of embedded hardware engineers throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Allocate tasks, monitor project progress, and ensure timely delivery of hardware development milestones.
• Establish engineering best practices, design standards, and quality benchmarks.
• Conduct technical reviews, provide constructive feedback, and support team members in resolving complex engineering challenges.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align hardware development with overall product requirements. 2. Embedded Hardware Design & Development
• Lead the design and development of embedded hardware systems for robotics, automation, and other intelligent devices.
• Develop circuit schematics, select electronic components, and oversee PCB design and layout for complex embedded systems.
• Design and validate analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits.
• Work with microcontrollers, processors, power management circuits, sensor interfaces, and peripheral devices.
• Evaluate component specifications, cost, availability, reliability, and suitability for product requirements. 3. PCB Design, Prototyping & Manufacturing
• Oversee PCB design and layout using tools such as Altium Designer, KiCad, or equivalent EDA software.
• Review schematics, PCB layouts, signal integrity, power integrity, and thermal considerations.
• Lead hardware prototyping, soldering, board bring-up, and troubleshooting activities.
• Ensure designs follow design-for-manufacturing (DFM), design-for-testability (DFT), and design-for-reliability principles.




• Collaborate with manufacturing partners and vendors to ensure smooth transition from prototype to production. 4. Hardware Testing, Validation & Debugging
• Lead hardware testing, verification, validation, and system-level debugging.
• Use oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, and other diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve hardware issues.
• Troubleshoot power, signal integrity, communication, and electromagnetic interference (EMI/EMC) issues.
• Establish test procedures, validation plans, and reliability assessment methods.
• Ensure hardware performance meets functional, safety, and applicable regulatory requirements. 5. Hardware–Firmware & System Integration
• Collaborate with embedded firmware, software, and robotics teams to define hardware specifications and system interfaces.
• Integrate microcontrollers, sensors, actuators, communication modules, and other electronic subsystems.
• Troubleshoot hardware–firmware integration issues and optimize overall system performance.
• Support the integration of embedded hardware with robotics platforms, control systems, and automation solutions.
• Work with communication interfaces and protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, and Ethernet. 6. Technical Documentation & Quality Management
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, including schematics, PCB layouts, bills of materials (BOMs), test reports, and design specifications.
• Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, and root-cause analysis for hardware failures.
• Ensure adherence to engineering standards, internal quality processes, and applicable safety and compliance requirements.
• Track component changes, design revisions, and engineering documentation throughout the product lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in hardware design, development processes, and product reliability. Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience in embedded hardware design and development.
• Proven experience in leading or managing a team of hardware engineers.
• Demonstrated experience in taking embedded hardware products from concept and prototyping through validation and production.
• Strong experience in PCB design, circuit development, hardware debugging, and system integration.



Required Technical Skills
• Circuit Design: Strong knowledge of analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit design.
• PCB Design: Hands-on experience with Altium Designer, KiCad, or equivalent PCB design tools.
• Microcontrollers & Processors: Experience with ARM Cortex-M, STM32, PIC, AVR, or similar platforms.
• Communication Protocols: Working knowledge of UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, and Ethernet.
• Hardware Debugging: Proficiency with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, and other hardware diagnostic tools.
• Power Electronics: Understanding of power supply design, voltage regulation, battery management, and power distribution.
• Hardware Integration: Experience integrating sensors, actuators, communication modules, and embedded controllers.
• Debugging Tools: Familiarity with JTAG/SWD debugging and firmware debugging tools.
• Version Control: Working knowledge of Git or equivalent version control systems.
• Hardware Reliability: Understanding of EMI/EMC, signal integrity, thermal management, and hardware validation practices. Leadership & Managerial Competencies
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers.
• Strong technical decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience in project planning, resource allocation, and delivery management.
• Ability to conduct design reviews and establish engineering best practices.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• A proactive approach to risk management, continuous improvement, and innovation. Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in robotics, industrial automation, autonomous systems, or intelligent electronic products.
• Exposure to sensor integration, motor control, motor drivers, and actuator interfaces.
• Experience with high-speed digital design, RF modules, wireless connectivity, or advanced power electronics.
• Familiarity with product certification and compliance processes relevant to the target application.
• Experience working in a product development, R&D;, or deep-tech engineering environment.
• Experience managing hardware vendors, component sourcing, and manufacturing partners. What We Are Looking ForWe are looking for a hands-on technical leader who can balance hardware engineering expertise with team management and project execution. The ideal candidate should be capable of independently driving critical design decisions, resolving complex technical challenges, mentoring engineers, and ensuring the successful delivery of reliable embedded hardware solutions.

How to Apply
Interested candidates can share their updated CV at: Email: [email protected] Subject Line: Application – Team Lead – Embedded Hardware

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