Job Description

Job Title:

Lead Hardware Engineer

Experience:

6-7 Years

Location:

Hadapsar, Pune

Work Mode- Work From Office

Role Overview:

The

Lead Hardware Engineer

will be responsible for the end-to-end design, development, and validation of electronic hardware for embedded and IoT systems. This role requires deep technical expertise in circuit design, PCB development, and hardware testing -- along with leadership to guide a team of engineers through the full product lifecycle from concept to mass production.

Key Responsibilities: Hardware Design & Development

Lead schematic design, component selection, and PCB layout for embedded systems and electronic products. Develop analog and digital circuits including power supply, sensor interfaces, and communication modules. Perform hardware bring-up, debugging, and design validation testing. Ensure design compliance with EMC, safety, and industry standards.

Project Ownership

Translate system requirements into detailed hardware specifications. Manage hardware development schedules, prototypes, and documentation. Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing teams for integrated product design. Support design reviews and continuous improvement activities.

Leadership & Mentorship

Lead a team of junior and mid-level hardware engineers. Review schematics and PCB layouts; ensure design quality and adherence to best practices. Provide technical guidance and hands-on mentoring in circuit design and debugging.

Testing & Validation

Develop test plans, perform hardware validation, and analyze results. Work with QA and production teams to support prototype testing and design-for-manufacturing (DFM). Troubleshoot field issues and implement design improvements.

Technical Skills Required:

Strong expertise in

analog/digital circuit design

,

signal integrity

, and

power management

. Proficient with

EDA tools

(e.g., Altium Designer, KiCad, OrCAD, Cadence Allegro, or Eagle). Experience with

microcontrollers (ARM, STM32, ESP32, etc.)

,

sensors

, and

communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, RS485)

. Familiarity with

hardware debugging tools

(oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, etc.). Knowledge of

embedded hardware design best practices

, EMI/EMC considerations, and thermal design. Understanding of

hardware-software integration

and

firmware bring-up

processes.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have:

Experience with

IoT devices

,

wireless modules (Wi-Fi, BLE, LoRa, GSM)

, and

power electronics

. Exposure to

DFM / DFT principles

and production test setup. Experience in

compliance testing (CE, FCC, ROHS)

. Project management tools (JIRA, Confluence, or similar).

Key Deliverables:

Functional hardware prototypes. Design documentation and test reports. BOM, schematics, and Gerber files ready for production. Trained and guided team members with improved technical output.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to ?1,000,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Provident Fund
Ability to commute/relocate:

Pune - 411028, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:

total work: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person