Machine Lead

Machine Lead Embedded Systems & Automation

Company: MY-BEV
Location: Gurgaon, Sector 45
Experience: 6–10 Years
CTC: 20–25 LPA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Company Type: Product-Based Startup
Education: B.Tech/B.E. or M.Tech/M.E. in Electronics, Electrical, ECE, EEE, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, Embedded Systems, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.

About the Role

MY-BEV is a product-based startup developing automated machines for real-world applications.

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Machine Lead with strong expertise in Embedded Systems, IoT, Machine Automation, Linux, C++, Python, and Hardware-Software Integration.

The Machine Lead will take ownership of the complete machine technology, including embedded controllers, Single-Board Computers (SBCs), sensors, actuators, motors, machine-control systems, software integration, and communication between the machine and connected platforms.

The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in machine development and be comfortable working across embedded hardware, software, electronics, and machine-level troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and integration of embedded systems for automated machines.
• Own the overall machine architecture and embedded system design.
• Develop and integrate software using C++, Python, and Embedded C/C++.
• Work with Single-Board Computers (SBCs) and microcontrollers.
• Work with Linux-based embedded systems and configure, develop, and troubleshoot applications running on Linux.
• Develop machine-control logic and automation sequences.
• Work with IoT-enabled devices and connected machine systems.
• Integrate sensors, actuators, motors, pumps, valves, heaters, controllers, and other electromechanical components.
• Develop communication between embedded systems, SBCs, machine controllers, and software platforms.
• Work with communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, RS485, Modbus, and Ethernet.
• Perform hardware-software integration, debugging, testing, and validation.
• Develop reliable machine monitoring, diagnostics, and fault-handling mechanisms.
• Implement machine safety, interlocks, error handling, and recovery mechanisms.
• Diagnose and resolve issues across hardware, firmware, Linux, software, electronics, sensors, actuators, and machine operation.
• Lead root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Take machine development from prototype/POC to production.
• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, software, and product teams for complete system integration.
• Support component selection, prototyping, testing, calibration, and production readiness.
• Define technical specifications, test plans, validation procedures, and acceptance criteria.
• Conduct technical and design reviews.
• Mentor embedded and machine engineering team members.
• Maintain system architecture, software/firmware documentation, technical specifications, and release processes.

Required Skills & Experience

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in Embedded Systems, Machine Development, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• B.Tech/B.E. or M.Tech/M.E. in a relevant technical discipline is mandatory.
• Strong hands-on experience with C++.
• Strong experience with Python for automation, machine control, testing, integration, or embedded applications.
• Strong experience with Embedded Systems and firmware development.
• Hands-on experience with Linux-based embedded systems.
• Hands-on experience with Single-Board Computers (SBCs) such as Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone, NVIDIA Jetson, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of IoT and connected devices.
• Hands-on experience in machine development and automation.
• Experience with microcontrollers and embedded controllers.
• Experience with hardware-software integration.
• Hands-on experience with sensors, actuators, motors, pumps, valves, heaters, and controllers.
• Experience with communication protocols such as:
• UART
• SPI
• I2C
• CAN
• RS485
• Modbus
• Ethernet
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience taking machines/products from prototype to production.
• Strong understanding of real-time embedded systems and machine-control architecture.
• Ability to work across hardware, embedded software, Linux, and machine-level systems.

Embedded & Linux Skills

• Strong understanding of embedded system architecture.
• Hands-on experience with Linux OS in embedded/edge environments.
• Experience working with Linux command line, processes, networking, device interfaces, and system configuration.
• Experience developing or integrating applications on Linux-based SBCs.
• Understanding of hardware interfaces and peripheral communication.
• Experience debugging hardware and software issues at system level.
• Familiarity with Git and software/firmware version control.

IoT & Connected Machine Experience

• Experience developing or integrating IoT-enabled machines/devices.
• Understanding of device-to-device and device-to-cloud communication.
• Experience collecting and transmitting machine/device data.
• Understanding of remote monitoring and machine diagnostics.
• Experience with APIs, MQTT, or similar communication technologies will be an advantage.
• Experience integrating embedded devices with backend/cloud platforms is preferred.

Machine Development Experience

Hands-on experience with physical machines is mandatory.

The candidate should have experience working directly with components such as:

• Motors
• Pumps
• Valves
• Solenoids
• Heaters
• Temperature sensors
• Flow sensors
• Pressure sensors
• Proximity sensors
• Optical sensors
• Relays
• Motor drivers
• Controllers
• Power electronics

Experience in machine prototyping, testing, debugging, calibration, integration, and productionization will be highly valued.

Preferred Experience

Experience in any of the following domains will be an advantage:

• Automated machines
• Industrial automation
• Smart appliances
• Food & beverage automation
• Vending or dispensing machines
• Commercial kitchen equipment
• Mechatronics products
• IoT devices
• Connected machines
• Consumer electronics
• Industrial equipment

Leadership & Ownership

• Own the complete machine and embedded technology stack from architecture to production.
• Lead technical decisions related to embedded systems, SBCs, Linux, C++, Python, sensors, actuators, controllers, and machine communication.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, software, and product engineering teams.
• Drive technical milestones from prototype validation production.
• Identify technical risks and provide practical engineering solutions.
• Establish standards for embedded development, machine testing, debugging, and validation.
• Lead technical reviews and root-cause analysis.
• Mentor engineers and technicians working on machine and embedded development.
• Ensure the machine is reliable, maintainable, scalable, and production-ready.

What We’re Looking For

• A hands-on Machine Lead with strong Embedded Systems expertise.
• Strong practical experience with C++, Python, Linux, IoT, and Single-Board Computers.
• Someone who has actually built and worked on physical machines, not only software or embedded applications.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot problems across hardware, embedded software, Linux, electronics, and machine systems.
• Someone who understands how individual components work together as a complete machine.
• Strong product ownership and execution mindset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced product startup.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and cross-functional collaboration.