Lead Hardware Engineer

As a Lead Hardware Engineer at Weekday's client in Pune, your role will involve driving the design, development, and delivery of advanced electronic hardware systems. You will be responsible for leading the complete hardware design lifecycle, from concept to testing and production. Your expertise in PCB design and strong leadership capabilities will be crucial in translating system requirements into robust, high-performance hardware solutions. This role will also offer you the opportunity to lead a team of hardware engineers, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the innovation and scalability of cutting-edge hardware products. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the complete hardware design lifecycle, including concept, schematic design, PCB layout, prototyping, testing, and production. - Develop and validate complex multi-layer PCBs, ensuring compliance with performance, reliability, and manufacturability standards. - Drive schematic capture and PCB layout using industry-standard tools like Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, Mentor Graphics, or OrCAD. - Optimize PCB designs for signal integrity, power distribution, EMI/EMC performance, and thermal management. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of PCB designs into complete products. - Provide technical guidance to the team, review designs, conduct assessments, and mentor junior engineers. - Define test plans, perform board bring-up, debug hardware issues, and validate prototypes. - Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and system design teams to ensure holistic product functionality. - Create and maintain detailed hardware design documentation, ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards. Qualifications: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. - 7-15 years of hands-on experience in PCB design and hardware development. - Proven track record of delivering complex hardware systems from concept to production. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Key Skills & Competencies: - Core Expertise: PCB Design (multi-layer, high-speed, high-density boards). - Tools: Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, OrCAD, Mentor Graphics, or equivalent. - Hardware Design Skills: Analog/digital circuit design, power supply design, signal integrity, EMI/EMC control, component selection. - Testing & Debugging: Oscilloscope, logic analyzer, power analyzer, and other diagnostic tools. - Leadership: Team management, design review, mentorship, and stakeholder communication. - Knowledge of Manufacturing Processes: PCB fabrication, assembly, and testing methods.,