Job Title: Hardware Engineer – Diagnostic Systems Department: Research & Development – Diagnostics

Location:
Vapi, Gujarat Reports To: R&D; Manager

Experience:
0–2 Years Job Purpose: To support the design, development, testing, and validation of electronic hardware systems for advanced in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) instruments, including automated clinical chemistry and immunoassay analyzers. The role involves electronic circuit design, PCB development, component selection, hardware debugging, and integration with embedded software and mechanical subsystems to ensure reliable, safe, and high-performance diagnostic equipment.

Key Responsibilities
1. Hardware Design & Development
• Assist in the design and development of electronic hardware for diagnostic instruments and medical devices.
• Support circuit design, schematic development, component selection, and electronic subsystem development.
• Participate in analog and digital electronics design, including signal conditioning, power management, sensor interfaces, and control circuits.
• Support the development and modification of hardware prototypes based on product requirements.
• Assist in troubleshooting electronic circuits and identifying hardware design issues. 2. PCB Design & Development
• Assist in schematic capture, PCB layout, routing, and design verification activities.
• Work with PCB design tools such as Altium Designer, KiCad, or OrCAD.
• Support PCB prototyping, fabrication coordination, assembly, and bring-up activities.
• Understand PCB stack-up, grounding, signal integrity, power distribution, and EMI/EMC considerations.
• Assist in component placement, connector selection, and design-for-manufacturing (DFM) activities.
• Support PCB testing, rework, and debugging during hardware development. 3. Diagnostic Instrument Hardware Integration
• Support hardware development for automated clinical chemistry and immunoassay diagnostic systems.
• Assist in integrating sensors, motors, pumps, valves, detectors, temperature controllers, and other electromechanical components.
• Work on interfaces for optical detection systems, fluidic subsystems, sample handling mechanisms, and instrument control electronics.
• Support communication interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, USB, CAN, and Ethernet, as applicable.
• Collaborate with embedded software, firmware, mechanical, optics, and system engineering teams for subsystem integration.




• Assist in hardware bring-up, functional testing, and system-level troubleshooting. 4. Hardware Testing & Validation
• Perform electronic circuit testing, PCB functional testing, and hardware verification activities.
• Use laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, function generators, and power supplies for debugging and validation.
• Prepare and execute hardware test cases and document test results.
• Assist in identifying hardware defects, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Support environmental, reliability, and performance testing of electronic subsystems.
• Participate in design verification and validation activities as per product requirements. 5. Documentation & Compliance
• Prepare and maintain hardware design documents, schematics, BOMs, test reports, and technical specifications.
• Maintain component specifications, revision records, and engineering change documentation.
• Follow design control, configuration management, and engineering documentation practices.
• Support applicable medical device quality and safety requirements, including IEC 60601, IEC 61010-1, IEC 62304 (for hardware-software integration context), and ISO 14971, as relevant to the product.
• Support EMI/EMC testing and electrical safety verification activities under senior engineering guidance. 6. Innovation & Continuous Learning
• Contribute to R&D; initiatives focused on diagnostic automation, electronic instrumentation, and next-generation medical device technologies.
• Explore new electronic components, sensors, microcontrollers, and hardware design approaches.
• Participate in feasibility studies, proof-of-concept development, and prototype evaluation.
• Continuously upgrade technical knowledge through hands-on hardware development and mentoring from senior engineers. Qualifications and

Experience:
• B.
E. / B.
Tech. in Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or a related discipline.




• Diploma in Electronics / Electrical Engineering may also be considered based on technical competency.
• Fresh graduates or candidates with up to 2 years of relevant hardware development experience.
• Robust fundamentals in analog and digital electronics, circuit design, and electronic components.
• Academic projects, internships, or practical exposure to PCB design, electronics development, or embedded hardware will be preferred.
• Exposure to medical devices, diagnostic instruments, laboratory automation, or biomedical instrumentation will be an added advantage. Skills and Competencies:
• Strong understanding of analog and digital electronics fundamentals.
• Knowledge of electronic components, circuit design, power supplies, voltage regulators, sensors, and signal conditioning.
• Basic understanding of schematic design, PCB layout, and PCB debugging.
• Familiarity with Altium Designer, KiCad, OrCAD, or similar PCB design tools.
• Understanding of microcontrollers, embedded hardware, and peripheral interfaces.
• Familiarity with UART, SPI, I2C, USB, and other hardware communication protocols.
• Hands-on exposure to oscilloscopes, multimeters, and electronic testing equipment.
• Basic understanding of EMI/EMC, grounding, signal integrity, and electrical safety.
• Knowledge of BOM preparation, component selection, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical thinking, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary R&D; teams and work in a hands-on engineering environment. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
• Quality, accuracy, and reliability of hardware designs and electronic circuits developed.
• Timely completion of assigned hardware development and R&D; milestones.
• Accuracy and effectiveness of PCB design, prototyping, and hardware bring-up activities.
• Effectiveness in identifying and resolving hardware defects and integration issues.
• Successful integration of electronic subsystems with firmware, software, and mechanical systems.
• Quality and completeness of hardware testing, validation, and technical documentation.
• Adherence to design control, engineering standards, and applicable medical device safety requirements.
• Contribution to hardware innovation, product improvement, and diagnostic instrument development.

📌 Hardware Engineer – Diagnostic Systems (Vapi)
🏢 Meril
📍 Vapi