Job Description
– Embedded Systems Manager (Hardware & Firmware) Company: SAN Telequip Pvt. Ltd. Department: R&D; / Product Engineering

Experience:
8–12 Years Qualification: B.
E. / B.
Tech in Electronics, E&TC;, Electrical, Instrumentation or equivalent

Location:
FMCIII, Karvenagar, Pune

Job Type
Full-time Role: Technical Leadership, Embedded Hardware & Firmware Development, and Project Management 1. Job Summary We are looking for an experienced Embedded Systems Manager with strong expertise in both electronic hardware design and embedded firmware development, along with proven project management and team leadership capabilities. The candidate will be responsible for leading the design and development of embedded electronic products, particularly in the areas of Fire & Safety Systems, Gas Detection Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems, Industrial Process Automation, and other industrial electronics applications. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in developing microcontroller-based hardware and firmware, analog and digital electronic circuits, industrial communication interfaces, and sensor-based systems. The candidate must be capable of managing end-to-end product development, leading a multidisciplinary engineering team, coordinating with mechanical, testing, manufacturing and certification teams, and ensuring timely delivery of reliable, cost-effective and certified products. 2.

Key Responsibilities
A. Embedded Hardware Design & Development
• Lead the design and development of embedded electronic hardware for industrial automation, fire detection, gas detection, intrusion detection and safety-related products.
• Develop complete electronic hardware architectures, schematics, component selection and circuit designs.
• Design and review analog and digital circuits, including: o 4–20 mA current loop interfaces and analog signal conditioning circuits. o Sensor interfacing and signal acquisition circuits. o ADC, DAC and signal conditioning circuits. o RS485, RS232 and RS422 communication interfaces. o Ethernet and industrial communication interfaces. o Power supply, DC-DC converters, relay drivers and protection circuits. o Digital input/output and industrial interface circuits.
• Work with STM32, ARM Cortex-M and other 32-bit microcontroller platforms.
• Review PCB layouts for signal integrity, grounding, power integrity, EMI/EMC and manufacturability.
• Guide the team in prototype development, board bring-up, debugging and hardware validation. B. Embedded Firmware & Software Development
• Lead embedded firmware architecture, development, debugging and validation.
• Have strong hands-on experience in Embedded C/C++ programming for ARM-based microcontrollers, particularly STM32 or similar platforms.
• Develop firmware for sensor interfacing, data acquisition, control systems, communication protocols and safety-related applications.
• Experience with bare-metal programming and RTOS-based embedded applications.
• Develop and implement communication protocols such as: o Modbus RTU and Modbus TCP. o UART, SPI and I2C. o Ethernet and TCP/IP. o Other industrial communication protocols.
• Understand hardware–firmware integration, debugging and troubleshooting.
• Ensure firmware quality through structured coding practices, code reviews, testing and documentation.
• Guide engineers in developing robust, reliable and maintainable embedded software. C. Product Development – Fire, Safety & Industrial Automation
• Drive the development of products in the following application areas:



o Fire Detection and Alarm Systems. o Gas Detection and Monitoring Systems. o Intrusion Detection and Security Systems. o Industrial Process Automation and Monitoring. o Sensor-based monitoring and control systems. o
• Understand product requirements and translate them into system architecture, hardware and firmware specifications.
• Develop solutions involving industrial sensors, detectors, analog interfaces, communication networks and control electronics.
• Ensure product reliability, functional performance and suitability for industrial operating environments.
• Drive technical problem-solving and root cause analysis for product failures and field issues. D. Project Management & Team Leadership
• Lead and manage the embedded hardware and firmware engineering team.
• Plan, allocate and monitor engineering resources across multiple product development projects.
• Prepare project schedules, milestones, resource plans and development timelines.
• Monitor project progress and ensure timely completion of development activities.
• Conduct periodic project reviews and track technical issues, risks and dependencies.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of projects.
• Identify technical bottlenecks and drive corrective actions.
• Mentor engineers, review technical designs and ensure adherence to engineering standards and development processes.
• Balance hands-on technical involvement with team management and project execution responsibilities. E. Cross-Functional Team Coordination
• Work closely with Mechanical Engineering, Testing, Quality, Manufacturing, Purchase and Certification teams.
• Coordinate mechanical enclosure development, PCB integration, product assembly and system-level integration.
• Ensure smooth transition of developed products from R&D; to manufacturing.
• Drive design reviews, prototype reviews, validation and production-readiness activities.
• Coordinate with manufacturing for pilot production, production troubleshooting and design improvements.
• Ensure proper technical documentation, BOMs, schematics, firmware releases, test reports and manufacturing documents.
• Coordinate with external vendors, component manufacturers, testing laboratories and certification agencies. F. Product Testing, Certification & Compliance
• Lead product testing, validation and certification activities.
• Familiarity with applicable product standards and certification requirements, including: o RDSO requirements and railway product approvals. o UL standards applicable to fire detection and safety products. o EMI/EMC compliance and certification. o Electrical safety and environmental testing. o Functional safety standards and requirements.
• Support design improvements based on certification feedback and test results.
• Ensure that products meet applicable regulatory, reliability and safety requirements. G. Engineering Process & Product Quality
• Establish and implement structured product development practices.
• Drive design reviews, requirement reviews, verification and validation processes.
• Implement systematic troubleshooting,



Root Cause Analysis (RCA), DFMEA and corrective/preventive actions.
• Establish documentation and design-release practices.
• Drive continuous improvement in product reliability, development efficiency and engineering quality. 3. Required Technical Skills & Experience Embedded Hardware
• Strong fundamentals in analog and digital electronics.
• Experience in complete schematic design and electronic component selection.
• Hands-on experience with 4–20 mA analog circuits, sensor interfaces and signal conditioning.
• Experience with RS485, RS232, Ethernet and other industrial interfaces.
• Knowledge of power supply design, protection circuits and industrial electronics.
• Understanding of PCB design, layout reviews and EMI/EMC considerations. Embedded Firmware
• Strong programming experience in Embedded C/C++.
• Experience with STM32, ARM Cortex-M or similar microcontrollers.
• Experience with bare-metal and RTOS-based embedded development.
• Knowledge of Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, UART, SPI, I2C and TCP/IP.
• Hands-on experience with hardware–firmware integration and debugging. Project & People Management
• Experience in managing hardware and firmware development teams.
• Proven ability to handle multiple product development projects.
• Experience in project planning, scheduling, resource allocation and milestone tracking.
• Ability to conduct technical reviews and guide engineers in design and development.
• Strong cross-functional coordination and problem-solving capabilities. 4. Preferred Industry Experience Candidates with experience in any of the following domains will be preferred:
• Fire Detection and Alarm Systems.
• Gas Detection and Monitoring Systems.
• Industrial Automation and Process Control.
• Intrusion Detection and Security Systems.
• Industrial Communication and Monitoring Equipment. 5. Good to Have
• Familiarity with RDSO railway product requirements and approval processes.
• Exposure to UL certification requirements for fire and safety products.
• Experience with EMI/EMC testing and compliance.
• Knowledge of functional safety standards such as IEC 61508, EN 50129 and relevant fire safety standards.
• Experience with MISRA C and embedded software quality practices.
• Experience in product industrialization, DFMEA, DFM and DFT.
• Experience working with external certification laboratories and international customers. 6. Key Expectations from the Candidate
• Should be a technically robust professional with a combination of hardware and firmware development experience.
• Must have practical, hands-on experience in embedded product development and should not be limited to team administration or project tracking.
• Should be capable of independently reviewing hardware schematics, firmware architecture and overall system design.
• Must be able to lead a team of hardware and firmware engineers.
• Should have strong project execution capabilities and the ability to deliver multiple projects within defined timelines.
• Should be comfortable working with multidisciplinary teams and taking ownership of complete product development.
• Should have a structured approach towards problem-solving, product validation and manufacturing handover. 7. Candidate Profile – Not Suitable
• Candidates with experience exclusively in software development or application programming.
• Candidates with experience exclusively in hardware design or PCB layout without embedded firmware knowledge.

📌 EMBEDDED SYSTEM MANAGER (Pune)
🏢 San Telequip
📍 Pune