Job Description 1: Job Title: Senior Hardware Engineer Company: Edgecore Network [An Accton Corporation] Location: Gurugram, India About Accton: Accton is a leading provider of networking solutions that attracts a highly-qualified workforce from all around the world. With the collaborative passion and talents of our employees, Accton has reaped abundant fruits through its innovations and operations. We offer a competitive salary and benefits, as well as comprehensive training that stimulates professional development. Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Senior Networking Hardware Engineer to join our India R&D team. In this role, you will take a leadership position in the end-to-end development of our advanced wired (Ethernet Switch) and wireless (Wi-Fi AP) platforms. You will guide architectural decisions, drive design best practices (DFM/DFA/DFC), and oversee the validation of complex systems. This is a key role for a proven expert who can solve challenging technical problems, mentor other engineers, and successfully bring next-generation products from concept to mass production. Key Responsibilities: Lead the architectural definition, hardware circuit design, and verification of complex networking products. Drive design reviews for DFM (Design for Manufacturing), DFA (Design for Assembly), and DFC (Design for Cost), providing critical feedback to optimize for production. Oversee the development of detailed specifications and validation plans, including signal characterization, power modeling, and system coexistence testing. Guide the troubleshooting of critical issues during development, factory builds, and RMA failure analysis, implementing effective corrective actions. Champion new technologies by surveying, evaluating, and recommending new solutions and platforms. Collaborate effectively with and guide cross-functional teams, including PCB layout, firmware, mechanical, power, thermal, and project management. Ensure designs meet all requirements for functionality, reliability, and compliance (ESD, Surge, safety). Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field. 10+ years of experience in hardware design, with a proven track record of taking complex networking products from concept to mass production . Deep expertise in Networking Product Design (Ethernet Switches & Wireless APs) . Expert knowledge of High-Speed Design & Signal Integrity (SerDes/DDR/RF) principles. In-depth knowledge of leading silicon vendor solutions ( Broadcom, Marvell ) and processor architectures ( ARM/MIPS/x86 ). Strong experience with Power over Ethernet ( PoE, 802.3at/bt ) and power management methods ( DC/DC converters ). Proficiency with hardware EDA tools such as Cadence Allegro and OrCAD Capture . Preferred Qualifications: Deep understanding of manufacturing processes and experience with network product field applications. Experience with ESD, Surge, and safety/compliance regulations. Familiarity with firmware development cycles and their interaction with hardware. Experience with various RF technologies (WiFi / BLE / Zigbee / NFC). Contact Number-9870642820
Key Technical Skill for reference For the Senior Hardware Engineer (10+ Years) Profile: Both Design & Validation ~ 2 More Personal needed 1. Hardware Architecture & Systems Design: (Experience defining and leading the technical design of entire systems, not just boards). 2. Networking Product Design (Switches & Wireless APs): (Deep, hands-on experience in designing complex Ethernet switches or enterprise-grade Wi-Fi access points). 3. High-Speed Design & Signal Integrity (SerDes/DDR/RF): (Expertise in the physics and implementation of high-speed digital interfaces or RF systems). 4. Full Product Lifecycle & DFM/DFC: (Proven track record of taking hardware from concept to mass production, including optimizing for manufacturing and cost). 5. Cross-Functional Technical Leadership: (Experience guiding internal teams like firmware/mechanical and managing external silicon vendors like Broadcom/Marvell). For the Mid-Tier Engineer (5+ Years) Profile - DESIGN Focus: ~ 3 More personal Needed 1. Hardware Circuit Design (Schematic & Layout): (Hands-on experience creating circuit designs in schematic tools and managing the PCB layout process). 2. High-Speed & Power Design (SerDes/DDR/PoE): (Specific experience with high-speed digital interfaces and power delivery circuits like Power over Ethernet). 3. Component Selection & BOM Management: (Experience selecting critical components, managing trade-offs, and maintaining the Bill of Materials). 4. EDA Tools Proficiency (Cadence Allegro / OrCAD): (Demonstrated skill using industry-standard tools for schematic capture and PCB design). 5. Design for Manufacturing & Cost (DFM/DFC): (Practical experience applying principles to ensure designs are reliable, manufacturable, and cost-effective). For the Mid-Tier Engineer (5+ Years) Profile - VALIDATION Focus: ~2 More Personal Needed 1. Hardware Validation & Test Plan Development (DVT): (Experience creating and executing comprehensive Design Verification Test plans from scratch). 2. Debugging & Root Cause Failure Analysis: (Proven ability to find the source of complex hardware issues during development, manufacturing, or from customer returns). 3. Signal Characterization & System Testing: (Experience performing detailed measurements of signal quality, power, and system-level coexistence). 4. Lab Equipment Expertise (Oscilloscopes, Protocol/Spectrum Analyzers): (Advanced, hands-on skills with a wide range of test and measurement equipment). 5. Test Automation & Manufacturing Support: (Experience with scripting languages like Python for automation and supporting the transition to factory testing).