Assistant Manager(ECU Design & Development)

preferable.ai; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

preferable.ai in Gurugram, Haryana, India, seeks an experienced Assistant Manager - ECU Design & Development to lead end-to-end ECU projects for passenger and commercial vehicles, coordinating with Japan headquarters, customers, plants and suppliers on design and development activities.

The role requires 9–12 years in automotive ECU hardware design, a B.Tech in ECE or E&I, and strong project management with DFMEA and design release knowledge.

Qualifications

• 9–12 years in automotive ECU/electronics hardware design and development.
• B.Tech in ECE or E&I engineering.
• Experience with design release and DFMEA processes.
• Experience with test equipment and measurement techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project development of ECUs for passenger and commercial vehicles.
• Coordinate with Japan HQ, customers, plants and suppliers on design and development activities.
• Provide technical support and schedule coordination to internal divisions and OEMs.
• Evaluate product on vehicle, rig bench, and simulator.
• Support design quality issues to manufacturing and testing.
• Guide and develop subordinates.

Skills

Project management

Hardware design

Circuit analysis

Design processes (DFMEA)

Test equipment handling

Vehicle-level validation

Cross-cultural collaboration

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering

B.Tech in Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

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