Hardware Design Engineer

Job Profile: Hardware Design Engineer

· Department: R&D – Hardware Design

· Reports to: Hardware Lead

· Experience: 2+ Years

· Location: Coimbatore

· Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary

As a Hardware Design Engineer with 2+ years of experience, you will be responsible for the design, development, and validation of electronic circuits used in embedded, industrial, or power-based products. You will be involved in schematic design, component selection, testing, and debugging. You will also support cross-functional teams during prototyping, production, and field issue analysis.

This role requires strong hands-on skills in hardware design, testing, and a good understanding of product life cycle from concept to deployment.

Roles and Responsibilities

Circuit Design & Development

· Design analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits based on functional requirements

· Select appropriate components considering cost, availability, and performance

· Perform circuit level calculation and verify by prototyping with records.

· Create schematics using tools like Altium, Eagle, or equivalent

· Coordinate with PCB designers for layout and routing, ensuring design rules are met

· Implement proper ESD, EMI/EMC, and over-voltage protection techniques

Testing & Validation

· Assemble and test hardware prototypes in the lab

· Validate power rails, clock signals, digital interfaces, and I/O performance

· Create test plans and document results in test reports

· Track bugs and work with firmware and QA teams to resolve issues

· Use tools like oscilloscope, multimeter, logic analyzer, and thermal camera for measurement and debugging

· Support firmware and embedded software teams during system-level integration and validation

Production & Documentation Support

· Prepare and maintain design documents: schematic, BOM, test reports, and application notes

· Release Product Transfer Documents to production (testprocedures, troubleshooting etc.)

· Support manufacturing team during pilot builds or new product introductions

· Implement design revisions based on component changes or production feedback

· Update design files and documents when changes are made

Field Failures – RCA and CAPA

· Analyze failed units returned from field or production

· Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using electrical measurements, visual inspection, and schematic/layout analysis

· Identify root causes: component faults, layout issues, thermal or EMI problems

· Document RCA reports with supporting images, waveforms, and notes

· Implement Corrective Actions (design changes, part substitution, layout fix)

· Propose and track Preventive Actions to avoid recurrence

· Update design documentation, FMEA, and issue ECNs as needed

· Re-test and validate the design fix before final release

Review & Quality Compliance

· Participate in DFMEA, design reviews, and risk assessments

· Follow internal design and documentation processes

· Maintain proper version control and file backups

Skills Required

Technical Skills

· Strong knowledge of analog and digital circuit design

· Experience with microcontroller-based designs (e.g., STM32, PIC, Atmel)

· Working knowledge of signal conditioning, op-amps, filters, and ADC/DAC interfaces

· Familiar with power supply design: buck, boost, linear regulators

· Proficient in schematic tools: Altium

· Ability to interpret datasheets, application notes, and reference designs

· Understanding of EMI/EMC protection methods and layout guidelines

· Hands-on experience with lab instruments: multimeter, oscilloscope, logic analyzer

· Awareness of DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFT (Design for Testability) concepts

· Basic knowledge of FMEA process and document handling tools ( TCS)

Team Collaboration

· Work with firmware, mechanical, testing, and production teams

· Join design and FMEA review meetings

· Follow internal design and documentation processes

· Maintain proper version control and file backups

Skills Required

Technical:

· Circuit design (analog, digital, power)

· Hands-on lab testing and debugging

· Simulation tools (LTspice, Proteus, etc.)

· Schematic tools (Altium, OrCAD, KiCAD)

· Understanding of EMI/EMC, ESD protection, DFM & DFT

· Basic knowledge of IPC standards, FMEA, ECN process

Soft Skills:

· Clear documentation and communication

· Team player and problem solver

· Attention to detail and learning mindset

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Overtime pay
• Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• microcontroller-based designs: 2 years (Required)
• analog and digital circuit design: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person