Job Description

This role is for one of Weekday's clients
Min Experience: 6 years
Location: Bangalore
JobType: full-time
Requirements
We are looking for an experienced Senior Embedded Hardware Engineer - IoT to join our cutting-edge technology team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in embedded hardware design, low-power IoT systems, and e-metering solutions, with a proven ability to work on PCB design, BOM management, and wireless communication protocols such as LoRa and Bluetooth.
In this role, you will lead the design, development, and testing of IoT hardware products, from concept to production, ensuring high performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. You will collaborate closely with firmware engineers, product managers, and data teams to deliver integrated IoT solutions that leverage exploratory data analysis for enhanced product performance.
Key Responsibilities

• Hardware Design & Development: Lead the design and development of embedded IoT hardware, focusing on low-power operation, e-metering solutions, and efficient PCB layouts.
• PCB & BOM Management: Create and validate PCB designs, schematics, and BOMs, ensuring compliance with industry standards and cost optimization.
• Embedded C Programming: Collaborate with firmware engineers to validate Embedded C applications on custom hardware platforms.
• Wireless Communication: Implement and optimize LoRa, Bluetooth, and other wireless protocols for reliable data transmission.
• Testing & Validation: Conduct rigorous hardware testing, debugging, and performance analysis to ensure system reliability and accuracy.
• Exploratory Data Analysis: Analyze data from IoT devices to identify performance bottlenecks, optimize energy consumption, and enhance product features.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including firmware, software, and product teams, to ensure seamless hardware-software integration.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate documentation for design specifications, test protocols, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Prototyping & Production Support: Support prototyping, pilot runs, and large-scale production, troubleshooting hardware issues, and suggesting design improvements.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in embedded hardware design, preferably in IoT or smart metering domains.
• Strong expertise in Embedded C, low-power design, and e-metering hardware.
• Proficient in PCB design, schematic capture, and BOM management.
• Hands-on experience with wireless communication protocols (LoRa, Bluetooth).
• Knowledge of signal integrity, power management, and embedded system constraints.
• Experience in exploratory data analysis to drive hardware optimizations.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Skills Required