Job Description

Job Title: Hardware Design Lead (8-12 Years)

What You’ll Do?

End-to-End HW Development

• Develop and prepare hardware work products for each project phase.

• Drive Architecture and Detailed Design using Enterprise Architect (EA)

• Design and develop Internal Fault Test Boards for validation.

• Prepare and review HW deliverables ensuring adherence to project timelines.

Testing & Validation

• Perform Functional Testing using specified methods and processes.

• Execute HW Integration Tests as per the Test Plan.

• Conduct ECU-level Functional Testing and Internal Fault Injection Testing

• Verify FMEA and DFMEA designs for compliance and robustness.

Process & Collaboration

• Participate in technical reviews and cross-functional discussions.

• Establish and adhere to estimates in project work plans.

• Provide regular progress updates to Test Leads for planning and tracking.

• Identify and propose product, process, or infrastructure improvements.

• Mentor team members on HW architecture and design best practices.

Quality & Safety

• Ensure HW process compliance with ISO 26262 – Part 5

• Develop HW safety deliverables: FMEA, FMEDA, FTA, FIT calculations, and De-rating charts

What You’ll Bring?

Hardware Design Expertise

• Proficient in Altium Designer for schematic design, variant management, BOM creation, and release management.

• Strong circuit simulation skills using OrCAD PSPICE (DC point, AC/Transient analysis).

• Skilled in HW circuit-level calculations with Mathcad (loop resistance, power, thermal dissipation).

Testing & Measurement

• Hands-on experience with Oscilloscope, DMM, Function Generator, and Logic Analyzer

• Proven track record in HW verification and testing at ECU level.

Functional Safety & Compliance

• Experience in HW FMEA, FMEDA, FTA development, and FIT calculations.

• Familiarity with ISO 26262 standards and HW safety lifecycle.

Tools & Platforms

• CodeBeamer for requirements management.

• PLM tools for lifecycle management.

• Enterprise Architect for HW architecture.

• IQRM for DFMEA.

• ITEM Toolkit for failure rate calculations.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong foundation in Analog & Digital Circuits, circuit analysis, and calculations.

• Knowledge of CAN and SPI protocols

Leadership

• Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide teams on HW development activities.

• Strong collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualification: BE / BTech / ME / MTech