Job Description

Job Profile: Hardware Design Engineer

Department

: R&D - Hardware Design

Reports to

: Hardware Lead

Experience

: 2+ Years

Location

: Coimbatore

Job Type

: Full-time

Job Summary

As a Hardware Design Engineer with 2+ years of experience, you will be responsible for the design, development, and validation of electronic circuits used in embedded, industrial, or power-based products. You will be involved in schematic design, component selection, testing, and debugging. You will also support cross-functional teams during prototyping, production, and field issue analysis.

This role requires strong hands-on skills in hardware design, testing, and a good understanding of product life cycle from concept to deployment.

Roles and Responsibilities

Circuit Design & Development

Design analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits based on functional requirements

Select appropriate components considering cost, availability, and performance

Perform circuit level calculation and verify by prototyping with records.

Create schematics using tools like

Altium

,

Eagle

, or equivalent

Coordinate with PCB designers for layout and routing, ensuring design rules are met

Implement proper ESD, EMI/EMC, and over-voltage protection techniques

Testing & Validation

Assemble and test hardware prototypes in the lab

Validate power rails, clock signals, digital interfaces, and I/O performance

Create test plans and document results in test reports

Track bugs and work with firmware and QA teams to resolve issues

Use tools like

oscilloscope, multimeter, logic analyzer

, and

thermal camera

for measurement and debugging

Support firmware and embedded software teams during system-level integration and validation

Production & Documentation Support

Prepare and maintain design documents: schematic, BOM, test reports, and application notes

Release

Product Transfer Documents

to production (testprocedures, troubleshooting etc.)

Support manufacturing team during pilot builds or new product introductions

Implement design revisions based on component changes or production feedback

Update design files and documents when changes are made

Field Failures - RCA and CAPA

Analyze failed units returned from field or production

Perform

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

using electrical measurements, visual inspection, and schematic/layout analysis

Identify root causes: component faults, layout issues, thermal or EMI problems

Document RCA reports with supporting images, waveforms, and notes

Implement

Corrective Actions

(design changes, part substitution, layout fix)

Propose and track

Preventive Actions

to avoid recurrence

Update design documentation, FMEA, and issue ECNs as needed

Re-test and validate the design fix before final release

Review & Quality Compliance

Participate in

DFMEA

, design reviews, and risk assessments

Follow internal design and documentation processes

Maintain proper version control and file backups

Skills Required

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of analog and digital circuit design

Experience with microcontroller-based designs (e.g., STM32, PIC, Atmel)

Working knowledge of signal conditioning, op-amps, filters, and ADC/DAC interfaces

Familiar with power supply design: buck, boost, linear regulators

Proficient in schematic tools:

Altium

Ability to interpret datasheets, application notes, and reference designs

Understanding of EMI/EMC protection methods and layout guidelines

Hands-on experience with lab instruments: multimeter, oscilloscope, logic analyzer

Awareness of

DFM (Design for Manufacturability)

and

DFT (Design for Testability)

concepts

Basic knowledge of

FMEA process

and document handling tools ( TCS)

Team Collaboration

Work with firmware, mechanical, testing, and production teams

Join design and FMEA review meetings

Follow internal design and documentation processes

Maintain proper version control and file backups

Skills Required

Technical:

Circuit design (analog, digital, power)

Hands-on lab testing and debugging

Simulation tools (LTspice, Proteus, etc.)

Schematic tools (Altium, OrCAD, KiCAD)

Understanding of EMI/EMC, ESD protection, DFM & DFT

Basic knowledge of IPC standards, FMEA, ECN process

Soft Skills:

Clear documentation and communication

Team player and problem solver

Attention to detail and learning mindset

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?20,000.00 - ?25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Commuter assistance Provident Fund
Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:

analog and digital circuit design: 2 years (Required) microcontroller-based designs : 2 years (Required) Altium: 2 years (Required) FMEA process : 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person