Lead Technical Specialist - Hardware

Job Title

Hardware Lead/Technical Specialist Embedded & Electronics (Advanced Engineering)

Location

Pune, Maharashtra

Experience

10 to 15 Years

Department

Advance Engineering / R&D

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Hardware Technical Expert to join our Advance Engineering team. The role requires strong hands-on expertise in microcontrollers, embedded hardware design, communication interfaces, power electronics, and system-level architecture.

This position is ideal for professionals who enjoy working on next-generation platforms, proof-of-concepts, technology exploration, and complex product architectures, while also mentoring teams and collaborating with cross-functional and global stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Advance Engineering & Innovation

• Work on proof-of-concepts (PoCs), feasibility studies, and new technology evaluation.
• Evaluate new semiconductor technologies, architectures, and components.
• Support VAVE, cost optimization, and future product roadmaps.
• Contribute to technology strategy and IP creation (patents, design know-how

Hardware Architecture & Design

• Define end-to-end hardware architecture for embedded electronic systems.
• Lead microcontroller-based designs (8/16/32-bit MCUs, SoCs, DSPs).
• Drive platform and modular hardware architectures for reuse and scalability.
• Perform component selection, power tree definition, and protection design.

Embedded Hardware Development

• Review schematics, BOMs, and PCB layouts.
• Hands-on experience with Analog, Digital, mixed-signal, and power electronics.
• Design and debug SMPS and power converters (Buck, Boost, Flyback, LLC, PFC, DC-DC, HVLV).
• Support board bring-up, debugging, and failure analysis.

Validation, EMI/EMC & Compliance

• Lead DVPR/DVP&R, Technology/product validation, and reliability activities.
• Experience in EMI/EMC debugging and compliance (CISPR, ISO, IEC, UL).
• Understanding on DFMEA, FMEDA, WCA, derating, MTBF calculations.
• Support pre-compliance and certification testing.

Technical Leadership & Collaboration

• Act as technical mentor and design reviewer for engineering team.
• Collaborate with product, hardware, software, system, validation, manufacturing and sourcing teams.

Required Skills

Technical Skills

• Microcontrollers & Embedded Systems
• 8/16/32-bit MCUs (NXP, ST, TI, Infineon, Renesas, Microchip, etc.)
• Hardware Design
• Analog, digital, mixed-signal design
• Power electronics & power management
• Communication Protocols
• CAN, LIN, SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, USB, RS-485
• Design & Simulation Tools
• Altium, Cadence Allegro, OrCAD, Zuken, Mentor
• LTspice, PSpice

Advanced Engineering Expectations

• Ability to work with ambiguous or evolving requirements.
• Strong system-level and architectural thinking.
• Experience in new technology introduction (NTI).
• Exposure to multi-domain products (Automotive / Industrial / Energy / EV).
• Global engineering mindset and standards exposure.

Qualifications

• BE / BTech / ME / MTech in Electronics, E&TC, Electrical, or related field.
• 10–15 years of experience in embedded hardware and electronics product development.
• Functional safety exposure (ISO 26262 / IEC 61508) is a plus.
• Patents, certifications, or global project exposure are desirable.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent technical communication and documentation.
• Mentorship and technical leadership mindset.
• Ability to work across teams and influence decisions.

Keywords

Embedded Hardware | Microcontroller | CAN | EMI EMC | Power Electronics | Hardware Architect | Advance Engineering | PCB Design | Automotive Electronics | Industrial Electronics | EV Electronics