Job Description

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RoleHardware Design Engineer
Key SkillsIndustrial hardware design experience (Analog / Digital / Power), Schematic capture & PCB tools (Altium preferred), Power supply, protection, and isolation circuit design, Industrial I/O and communication interfaces (RS-485, CAN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART)
Industry TypeIndustrial Automation
Functional AreaIT
Employment TypeFulltime
Role CategoryHardware Design
EducationB.E / B.Tech in Electronics / Electrical / Instrumentation / ECE or equivalent
Experience3 years
Job LocationBengaluru

Responsibilities:

About the Role:



Own end-to-end electronic hardware design for Industrial Automation / Industrial IoT products such as I/O modules, control/communication modules, gateways, sensor interfaces, and power/actuation boards.



Translate requirements into robust electrical architecture and detailed schematics; drive PCB layout, prototyping, bring-up, validation, and transition to production. Work closely with Firmware, Mechanical, Test, and Manufacturing teams to deliver reliable, cost-effective, and compliant products. Exposure to Hazardous Area device design (ATEX/IECEx/IEC 60079), Functional Safety (IEC 61508 / ISO 13849), and/or Safe Design practices is a strong advantage.



Key Responsibilities:

Understand product requirements and define electrical architecture: power tree, isolation strategy, protection concept, communication interfaces, and I/O front-end design (AI/AO/DI/DO). Create detailed schematics including component selection, derating considerations, tolerances, protection circuits (ESD/EFT/surge), and industrial interface circuits (RS-485, CAN, Ethernet, SPI/I2C/UART, etc.). Perform PCB layout collaboration/review: placement constraints, creepage/clearance, split planes, grounding strategy, impedance considerations, and DFM/DFT readiness; Coordinate with PCB layout engineer when applicable. Generate manufacturing outputs and documentation: BOM with alternates, assembly drawings, Gerbers/ODB++, pick-and-place, test points list, and revision/change control. Prototype bring-up and debugging: power-on sequencing, boundary checks, interface validation, signal measurement, failure analysis, and rework guidance. Plan and execute board-level validation: functional tests, Knowledge of thermal checks, stress tests, and pre-compliance for EMI/EMC/ESD/EFT/surge; support certification labs when needed. Support firmware integration (MCU/SoC selection support, boot/clock/reset planning, debug headers, programming interfaces, and hardware-firmware boundary definition). Cost and reliability engineering: component risk assessment, lifecycle (NRND/EOL) monitoring, alternate qualification, and continuous improvement for yield and field reliability. Participate in design reviews and maintain technical documentation (design notes, calculations, risk register, DFMEA/FTA where required). Production and field support: root-cause analysis for failures, corrective actions, and sustaining engineering for released products.

Requirements:

Required Skills & Qualifications:



Industrial product hardware design experience across Analog/Digital/Power domains (3-5 years). Schematic capture and PCB design tool proficiency (Altium Designer preferred; OrCAD/Cadence/KiCad acceptable. Solid understanding of power supplies (buck/boost/LDO), protection, isolation, and industrial I/O conditioning (op-amps, ADC/DAC, current loops, digital isolators, relays, MOSFET drivers). Hands-on debugging with lab instruments (DMM, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, power analyzer, function generator, electronic load). Design for compliance: EMC/EMI concepts, ESD/EFT/surge robustness, creepage/clearance, grounding/shielding practices. * Good documentation discipline and change management (ECO/ECN), and ability to work in cross-functional teams.