Eaton

Associate Engineer

Eaton  •  Chennai, IN (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

What you’ll do:

We are seeking a highly motivated Electronics Hardware Engineer with 2–4 years of experience in electronic circuit design, product development, testing, and validation. The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and supporting hardware solutions from concept to production while ensuring compliance with quality, reliability, and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
• Design and develop analog, digital, and mixed-signal electronic circuits.
• Create schematics, PCB layouts, and manufacturing documentation using EDA tools.
• Perform circuit simulations, component selection, and design optimization.
• Develop and execute hardware verification and validation plans.
• Conduct debugging, root cause analysis, and failure investigations for hardware issues.
• Support prototype builds, board bring-up, and product qualification testing.
• Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and quality engineering teams.
• Review hardware designs for reliability, manufacturability, and cost optimization.
• Analyze test results and implement corrective actions.
• Support regulatory and compliance testing such as EMC/EMI, Safety, CE, UL, and IEC standards.
• Provide technical support for sustaining engineering activities and field issues.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and project planning activities.

Qualifications:

  • • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or related field.
    • 2–4 years of hands-on experience in electronics hardware design and development.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of:
o Analog and digital circuit design
o Power supply design (SMPS, DC-DC converters)
o Microcontrollers and peripheral interfaces
o Signal integrity and PCB design principles
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB design tools such as:
o Altium Designer
o OrCAD
o Cadence
o KiCad (preferred)
• Knowledge of communication protocols:
o UART
o SPI
o I2C
o CAN
o RS485
• Proficiency in using laboratory instruments:
o Oscilloscope
o Function Generator
o Spectrum Analyzer
o Power Analyzer
o Multimeter
Preferred Skills
• Experience with EMC/EMI troubleshooting and compliance testing.
• Exposure to embedded firmware development and debugging.
• Knowledge of DFM, DFA, and DFMEA methodologies.
• Understanding of industrial, automotive, aerospace, or lighting product development standards.
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM) tools and change management processes.
• Experience in failure analysis and root cause investigations.
Soft Skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Good project planning and time management skills.
• Continuous learning mindset and adaptability.
Key Deliverables
• Hardware designs meeting performance, cost, and reliability requirements.
• Complete design documentation and test reports.
• Successful prototype development and product qualification.
• Timely resolution of hardware-related issues.
• Support for product releases and sustaining engineering activities.
Nice to Have
• Experience with LED drivers, power electronics, industrial control systems, or IoT products, Analog and Digital filters.
• Exposure to safety-critical product development.
• Knowledge of DFSS, Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies

Eaton

About Eaton

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy and helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges.

Eaton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Eaton is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Dublin, IE
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
eaton.com
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