hardware engineer

Role Overview

We are looking for a PCB Layout cum Hardware Engineer to own PCB design from schematic capture through layout, fabrication release, and prototype bring-up, while supporting circuit design, validation, and new product development. The candidate should have strong hands-on PCB layout experience and sound practical knowledge of electronics, embedded hardware, power supplies, communication circuits, and product-level troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

PCB Layout & Design

• Carry out schematic capture and multilayer PCB layout (single-sided to 4/6-layer) for power, mixed-signal, and microcontroller-based boards.
  
• Create and maintain schematic symbols, footprints, and 3D models as per IPC standards and component datasheets.
  
• Define layer stack-up, design rules, component placement, routing, grounding, and copper pours with attention to signal integrity, power integrity, EMI/EMC, and thermal performance.
  
• Design layouts for SMPS and mains-powered products, ensuring creepage/clearance, isolation, and safety compliance (IEC/UL/BIS as applicable).
  
• Apply DFM, DFA, and DFT practices; run DRC/ERC checks and conduct layout reviews before release.
  
• Generate and verify the fabrication and assembly package: Gerbers/ODB++, drill files, pick-and-place, assembly drawings, panel drawings, and BOM.
  
• Coordinate with PCB fabricators and assembly vendors to resolve engineering queries, tolerances, and manufacturability issues.
  
• Work with the mechanical team on board outline, enclosure fit, mounting, and connector placement (STEP/DXF exchange).
  
• Maintain the component library, revision control, and ECN records for all PCB designs.
  

Hardware Design & Validation

• Study existing products, circuits, PCBs, and components to understand design functionality.
  
• Support new product development from concept to prototype and pilot production.
  
• Prepare and review circuit diagrams, BOMs, test reports, and technical documents.
  
• Perform component selection, alternate sourcing, and replacement analysis.
  
• Carry out board bring-up, hardware testing, debugging, validation, and failure analysis.
  
• Support EMI/EMC, surge, ESD, and thermal pre-compliance testing, and implement layout-level corrective actions.
  
• Coordinate with firmware engineers, vendors, and production teams.
  
• Support product improvement, cost optimization, and design modification activities.
  
• Maintain proper documentation of design changes, test results, and observations.
  

Requirements