Assistant Manager(ECU Design & Development)

preferable.ai; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

preferable.ai in Gurugram, Haryana, India is seeking an Assistant Manager - ECU Design & Development to lead end-to-end ECUs for passenger and commercial vehicles. You will coordinate with Japan headquarters, lead customers, manufacturing plants and suppliers to drive design, validation, and release, while guiding a team.

The role requires deep hardware expertise, project management, and a proactive, culturally adaptable leader willing to travel.

Qualifications

• 9-12 years of experience in automotive ECU / electronics hardware design and development
• B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering, or Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
• Project management and best-practice knowledge of electronic circuits (hardware), components, and compatibility with interface parts/signal specifications
• Circuit analysis and troubleshooting capability
• Ability to follow design procedures: RFQ study/analysis/design proposal, DFMEA, design validation, and formal design release
• Test equipment handling experience (Oscilloscope, signal generator, CANoe)
• Hands‑on experience with vehicle‑level validation for ECUs and analysis
• Basic knowledge of gasoline and diesel engine working and controls
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage difficult situations
• Polite, proactive, never‑give‑up attitude with ownership to lead
• Flexible for travel and managing own schedule; ability to work across Indian, Japanese, and other cultures and age groups
• Willingness for long‑term / stable employment
• Good knowledge of design validation (reliability and environment test)
• Experience in the automotive industry specifically for ECU
• Understanding of software and system design basics

Responsibilities

• Lead & manage end-to-end project development of various ECUs for passenger car & commercial vehicle, coordinating with Japan headquarters, lead customer, manufacturing plant & suppliers on design & development activities.
• Conduct requirement study/analysis and design proposals for internal and customer needs; confirm standard hardware design/circuits against new requirements for ECUs.
• Provide technical support & schedule coordination to internal divisions and customers (OEMs).
• Evaluate product on vehicle, rig bench, and simulator.
• Support design quality issues to manufacturing plant, trial part making, and testing.
• Guide and develop subordinates.

Skills

Project management

Hardware design

Automotive ECUs

Cross-cultural collaboration

Leadership

Problem solving

Negotiation

Ownership

Adaptability

Education

B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering or Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Signal generator

CANoe

Job description

Gurugram, Haryana, India, India | Posted on 08/20/2026

Job Description

We are looking for a Assistant Manager - ECU Design & Development to lead end-to-end project development of ECUs for passenger and commercial vehicles, coordinating with Japan headquarters, lead customers, manufacturing plants, and suppliers on design and development activities.

Mandatory Requirements

• 9-12 years of experience in automotive ECU / electronics hardware design and development
• B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering, or Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering
• Project management and best-practice knowledge of electronic circuits (hardware), components, and compatibility with interface parts/signal specifications
• Circuit analysis and troubleshooting capability
• Ability to follow design procedures: RFQ study/analysis/design proposal, DFMEA, design validation, and formal design release
• Test equipment handling experience (Oscilloscope, signal generator, CANoe)
• Hands‑on experience with vehicle‑level validation for ECUs and analysis
• Basic knowledge of gasoline and diesel engine working and controls
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage difficult situations
• Polite, proactive, never‑give‑up attitude with ownership to lead
• Flexible for travel and managing own schedule; ability to work across Indian, Japanese, and other cultures and age groups
• Willingness for long‑term / stable employment

Preferred Requirements

• Good knowledge of design validation (reliability and environment test)
• Experience in the automotive industry specifically for ECU
• Understanding of software and system design basics

Key Responsibilities

• Lead & manage end-to-end project development of various ECUs for passenger car & commercial vehicle, coordinating with Japan headquarters, lead customer, manufacturing plant & suppliers on design & development activities.
• Conduct requirement study/analysis and design proposals for internal and customer needs; confirm standard hardware design/circuits against new requirements for ECUs.
• Provide technical support & schedule coordination to internal divisions and customers (OEMs).
• Evaluate product on vehicle, rig bench, and simulator.
• Support design quality issues to manufacturing plant, trial part making, and testing.
• Guide and develop subordinates.

Core Competencies

• Ownership
• Negotiation & Stakeholder Management
• Cross‑Cultural Collaboration
• Proactive Leadership
• Problem Solving