Senior Electronics Hardware Engineer

Company Description

IKIN Global, a brand under SectorQube, specializes in Smart Security Solutions, offering innovative smart locks for homeowners and businesses. These state-of-the-art locks come with passcode protection, biometric authentication, NFC card compatibility, and more, ensuring enhanced security and access control. The company also provides GPS-enabled 4G Truck locks for real-time location tracking and tamper alerts, offering comprehensive security solutions for businesses.

Role Description

We are looking for an Electronics Hardware Engineer from Kochi , with expertise in schematic design, logic development, and PCB layout design. The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience in designing multi-layered PCBs and developing hardware using advanced microcontrollers. Expertise in Altium Designer is essential, along with a proven track record in completing product development cycles from concept to production. Additionally you will be travel across to different locations for rectifying the defect.

This role requires an engineer who has actively participated in product lifecycle management, including handling real-world technical challenges on the ground. The candidate should be open to traveling to field locations to understand and address hardware-related issues firsthand. A strong sense of ownership, problem-solving ability, and excellent communication skills are crucial.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop high-performance electronic hardware using advanced microcontrollers.

• Create schematics and PCB layouts for multi-layered boards, ensuring signal integrity and power optimization.

• Work extensively with Altium Designer for schematic capture and BOM management.

• Perform hardware simulation, testing, debugging, and validation.

• Ensure compliance with EMI/EMC standards and industry regulations.

• Work on Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Testability (DFT) to improve production efficiency.

• Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to optimize product designs.

• Take full ownership of assigned projects, ensuring on-time delivery and high-quality output.

• Work closely with vendors and manufacturers for component selection and production support.

• Travel to field locations to understand and resolve on-ground technical challenges.

• Document designs, test results, and provide necessary support for certification processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

5+ years of experience in electronic hardware design and development.

Strong proficiency in schematic design, logical circuit development, and PCB layout.

Hands-on experience with multi-layer PCB design, including high-speed and mixed-signal layouts.

Expertise in Altium Designer for PCB design and development.

Experience with power management, signal integrity, and thermal considerations in PCB design.

Strong understanding of EMI/EMC compliance, DFM, and DFT (Design for Test) principles.

Experience in debugging, troubleshooting, and testing electronic circuits.

Proven experience in handling complete product development cycles and addressing real-world technical issues.

Willingness to travel to field locations to oversee installation, testing, and troubleshooting.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, hands-on approach.

Excellent communication skills and ability to present ideas clearly.

Job Location - Kochi