Senior Electronics Engineer

Position: Senior Electronics Engineer

No. of Vacancies: 1 

Location: Chandigarh

Compensation: As per Industry Standards 

Experience:

More than 3-5 years as an Electronics Engineer, preferably in a similar company of repute engaged in production of musical instruments.

Minimum Qualification:

B.E./ B.Tech in Electronics and Telecommunication.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize surface-mount device (SMD) components to optimize circuit density, performance, and manufacturability including testing.
• Design and testing experience in complex multi-layer PCBs, ensuring signal integrity, power distribution,
• Select appropriate electronic components, considering performance, cost, availability, and reliability for professional use.
• Conduct thorough simulations and analyses (e.g., SPICE, thermal, EMC) to validate design performance and identify potential issues.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to verify hardware performance against specifications.
• Perform hands-on testing, including electrical measurements, performance analysis, and reliability testing.
• Identify and troubleshoot design flaws or performance issues during the testing phase.
• Generate comprehensive design documentation, including schematics, PCB layout files (in the required format, e.g., Gerber), Bill of Materials (BOM) with detailed specifications and sourcing, design verification reports, and test reports.
• Collaborate closely and communicate effectively regarding design concepts, progress updates, testing results, and any technical challenges.
• Provide guidance and support during prototyping, testing, and potential manufacturing phases.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in audio amplifier technology, SMPS design, PCB fabrication techniques, and testing methodologies.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Extensive and demonstrable experience in designing, trouble shooting of electronic circuits. Candidates with experience in the field of audio, switch mode power supplies and audio signal processing will be given preference.
• Significant experience in utilizing surface-mount device (SMD) components and understanding the best practices for their application in high-performance circuits.
• Expertise in designing complex multi-layer PCBs, with a strong understanding of signal integrity, power distribution, grounding techniques, and EMC considerations.
• Proven experience in developing and executing test plans
• Hands-on experience with audio measurement equipment and techniques (e.g., A.E, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, audio analyzers).
• Proficiency in using professional-grade Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software for schematic capture and PCB layout (please specify preferred software if you have one, e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, Ki Cad).
• Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design principles relevant to audio amplification.
• Experience with circuit simulation tools (e.g., LT Spice, PSpice, Ansys SI wave/PI).
• Comprehensive knowledge of audio performance metrics and measurement techniques for professional audio equipment.• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills, including the ability to diagnose issues identified during testing.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation abilities, including the ability to write clear and concise test reports.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet project deadlines.
• Experience with designing for regulatory compliance (e.g., CE, FCC) and related testing procedures.
• Familiarity with thermal simulation and management techniques for high-power electronics and their impact on reliability testing.
• Experience with design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for testability (DFT). 

Preferred Skills (Highly Desirable):

• An architect and designer of high-performance professional audio amplifier circuits, considering factors such as low noise, low distortion, high power efficiency, and thermal management.
• Design and implement efficient and reliable switch-mode power supplies (SMPS) with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
• Preference given to candidates who have worked on class D and class TD amplifier designs
• In-depth knowledge and proven track record in designing switch-mode power supplies (SMPS), including various topologies and control methods.
• Knowledge of digital signal processing (DSP) implementation in audio amplifiers.

Deliverables:

• Testing, maintaining existing professional audio amplifier schematic.
• Production-ready multi-layer PCB layout files (in the requested format, including Gerber files).
• Comprehensive Bill of Materials (BOM) with detailed component specifications and sourcing information.
• Detailed design documentation, including circuit descriptions, performance analysis reports, simulation results, and PCB stack-up details.
• SMPS design documentation and performance analysis.
• Comprehensive test plan and detailed test reports documenting the amplifier’s performance.

Contact Details:

• hr@harnessasia.com
• 98759-28288