Embedded Hardware Design Engineer

Job Description – Embedded Hardware Engineer

Company: Whirlybird Electronics Pvt. Ltd.

Department: Research & Development (R&D)

Location: Vasai , Maharashtra

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview:

We are looking for a skilled Embedded Hardware Engineer to join our R&D team. The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and debugging embedded hardware systems for industrial, meteorological, and defence applications. The role involves working on circuit design, PCB development, component selection, hardware prototyping, and integration with embedded software. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in electronic hardware development and a strong understanding of analog and digital electronics.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop embedded electronic circuits for microcontroller-based systems. • Design schematics and PCB layouts using electronic design automation (EDA) tools. • Select appropriate electronic components based on technical requirements, availability, and cost. • Develop hardware interfaces for sensors, communication modules, and peripheral devices. • Work with microcontrollers and interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, RS-485, and USB. • Design analog and digital circuits, including signal conditioning, power management, and sensor interfacing circuits. • Perform hardware bring-up, testing, debugging, and troubleshooting of electronic prototypes. • Conduct circuit simulation, design verification, and functional testing. • Collaborate with embedded software, mechanical, and testing teams for product integration. • Prepare circuit schematics, PCB layouts, BOMs, test reports, and other technical documentation. • Support PCB fabrication, assembly, calibration, and production testing. • Identify hardware design improvements to enhance product reliability, performance, and manufacturability.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

B.E./B.Tech. in Electronics, Electrical Engineering discipline. • Experience in embedded hardware design and electronic circuit development. • Strong understanding of analog and digital electronics. • Hands-on experience with schematic capture and PCB design tools such as Altium Designer, KiCad, or equivalent. • Working knowledge of microcontrollers, sensors, and communication interfaces. • Experience with laboratory instruments such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and function generators. • Ability to read and interpret electronic datasheets, circuit diagrams, and technical specifications. • Good analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in designing low-power and battery-operated embedded systems. • Knowledge of power supply design, DC-DC converters, battery charging, and power management circuits. • Familiarity with wireless communication technologies such as GSM, GPS, Bluetooth, and LoRa. • Experience with sensor-based systems, data loggers, and industrial electronics. • Knowledge of PCB manufacturing, SMT assembly, and hardware testing procedures.

Experience:

3–10 years of relevant experience in embedded hardware design and development. Candidates with strong practical knowledge and relevant project experience may also be considered.

Pay: ₹600,000.00 - ₹1,200,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Vasai, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Hardware design engineer: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person