Senior Hardware Design Engineer

Senior Hardware Design Engineer

Company: Cognitica AI Private Limited

Experience: 4 to 10 Yrs

Education: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Immediate or 30 days notice period candidates are highly prepared.

Address: PSG Itech College Campus

Mail: manikandan.v@cognitica.ai

Company Description:

Cognitica AI is a leader in delivering innovative artificial intelligence (AI)-based industrial safety products and solutions. Through its cutting-edge technology, the company focuses on preventing workplace injuries, saving lives, and improving productivity. Cognitica AI specializes in advanced AI systems tailored to meet the needs of industrial shop floors and warehouses. The company is dedicated to fostering safer and more efficient work environments by leveraging its expertise in AI innovation.

About the job

Client: Top 5 industrial AI startup in the world Role: Senior Electrical and Electronics Engineer

About The Role

• We are seeking an accomplished Hardware Design Engineer specializing in Electrical and Electronics Engineering to join our dynamic client team building advanced AI technology based products based in Coimbatore.
• In this role, you will play a central role in designing and analyzing innovative AI based industrial products. You will ensure that these solutions are robust, reliable, high-performing and of international standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and prototype analog and digital circuits for industrial products.
• Collaborate with firmware and mechanical teams to deliver integrated hardware solutions.
• Perform testing and debugging to ensure reliability and compliance with industry standards.
• Optimize designs for cost, manufacturability, and performance.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in electronic components.
• Develop hardware schematics and Bills of Materials (BOM) using EDA tools.
• Conduct worst-case analysis to ensure robust and reliable hardware designs.
• Review PCB layouts to ensure proper thermal management and compliance with EMI/EMC standards.
• Collaborate with the functional safety team on FMEDA (Failure Modes, Effects, and Diagnostic Analysis) activities.
• Perform and document hardware functional testing to validate compliance with customer requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues arising from EMI/EMC, thermal, and electrical testing.

Required Skills & Experience:

Professional Expertise:

4+ years of hands-on experience in hardware design with a strong emphasis on analog and digital electronics. Extensive knowledge and practical experience in DC/DC converters, Op-Amps, and other critical analog circuits.

Technical Proficiency:

In-depth understanding of EMI/EMC considerations and their impact on hardware design and performance. Proven expertise in performing worst-case analysis to ensure hardware reliability across diverse operating conditions.

Soft Skills:

Good communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts effectively and collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams.

Critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities, coupled with a proactive and positive attitude toward challenges.

Teamwork & Collaboration:

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in team environments while engaging with clients and stakeholders to deliver high-quality results.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Experience in automotive, industrial, or other high-reliability sectors is a plus.

Familiarity with functional safety standards and testing protocols.

Proficiency in design tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, or equivalent.

Hands-on experience with PCB design, testing equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters), and debugging tools.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.