Hardware Design Engineer (PCB Design)

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities
 Design analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronic circuits for embedded products.
 Develop complete hardware architecture based on product requirements.
 Design multi-layer PCBs considering signal integrity, EMI/EMC, thermal performance, manufacturability,
and reliability.
 Perform component selection, schematic capture, PCB layout, design verification, and prototype validation.
 Interface with firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and testing teams throughout the product lifecycle.
 Generate complete hardware documentation including schematics, BOM, Gerber files,
fabrication/assembly drawings, and design reports.
 Coordinate with PCB fabrication and EMS partners during prototype and production stages.
 Perform hardware debugging, root cause analysis, design optimization, and cost reduction.
 Participate in design reviews and mentor junior hardware engineers.
Technical Skills & Expertise
The candidate should have hands-on experience in the following areas:
 Hardware Architecture & Circuit Design – Analog, Digital, Mixed-Signal, Analog Front-End (AFE), Sensor
Interface Design.

 Power Electronics – DC-DC Converters (Buck/Boost/Flyback), LDOs, Battery Chargers, Battery
Management Systems (BMS), Power Distribution.

 PCB Design – Multi-layer (2–8+ layers), HDI, Rigid/Flex/Rigid-Flex PCBs, BGA, Blind/Buried Vias, High-
Density Routing.

 High-Speed PCB Design – Controlled Impedance, DiƯerential Pair Routing, Signal & Power Integrity, DDR,
USB, Ethernet, QSPI.
 RF & Wireless Design – BLE/Wi-Fi Antenna Integration, RF Layout, Matching Networks, EMI Shielding.
 Embedded Interfaces – SPI, I2C, UART, CAN/CAN-FD, RS232/485, USB, Ethernet, GPIO, PWM, ADC/DAC.
 Sensor Integration – Temperature, Pressure, Optical, IMU, Accelerometers, Hall EƯect, Current, Flow and
Position Sensors.
 EMI/EMC Design – Noise Reduction, Grounding, Filtering, ESD & Surge Protection, EMC-Compliant
Hardware Design.
 Design for Manufacturing – DFM, DFA, DFT, Design Reviews, DFMEA Awareness.
 Manufacturing Support – Prototype Bring-up, Vendor Coordination, NPI Support, ECO Management,
Failure Analysis.
 Technical Documentation – Schematics, BOM, Gerber Files, Assembly & Fabrication Drawings, Design
Specifications.
 Hardware Validation & Debugging – Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, DMM, Spectrum Analyzer, Network
Analyzer, JTAG Debugging.
 Prototype Development – PCB Assembly, Rework, Functional Testing, Environmental & Reliability Testing.
 Component Engineering – Component Selection, Alternate Qualification, Cost Optimization, Lifecycle &
Obsolescence Management.
 Embedded Platforms – Experience with STM32, NXP, TI, Microchip, Nordic, ESP32, Analog Devices,
Infineon or Renesas-based designs.
 EDA & Simulation Tools – Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, KiCad, OrCAD, LTspice/PSpice.
Preferred Experience
Candidates with experience in one or more of the following domains will be preferred:
 Industrial Automation
 Embedded Systems
 IoT Products
 Automotive Electronics
 Fuel Dispenser & Energy Systems
 Smart Metering
 Robotics
 Medical Electronics
 Communication Systems