Associate Architect - Hardware

Softdel Systems; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,600,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Softdel Systems in Pune is seeking an experienced Embedded Hardware Design Technical Lead to steer end-to-end hardware development for embedded products. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team, review schematics, and collaborate with software, mechanical, testing and manufacturing to ensure on-time delivery while upholding quality and cost targets.

The role emphasizes secure development practices, DFMEA/FMEA, validation, and pre-compliance testing, with a focus on robust Power Electronics and

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field.
• Experience in embedded hardware design and development.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end embedded hardware design and development projects.
• Mentor hardware team and ensure design quality and timely delivery.
• Review schematics and support PCB layout with layout engineers.
• Collaborate with software, sourcing, mechanical, testing, manufacturing, and marketing.
• Drive design reviews, DFMEA/FMEA, and root cause analysis for design and field issues.
• Interface with vendors, manufacturing partners, and third-party design houses.
• Define and implement best design practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support board bring-up, validation, pre-compliance and compliance testing.
• Contribute to the test strategy and production validation.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (UL, IEC, CE).
• Implement secure development methodologies and data protection.

Skills

Embedded Systems

Team Leadership

Schematic Design

PCB Layout

Power Electronics

Motor Control

Vendor Management

DFMEA

EMI/EMC

Low Power Design

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence

Job description

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Embedded Hardware Design Technical Lead to manage and deliver cutting-edge hardware design and development for embedded products. The ideal candidate will lead Embedded Hardware Design projects, a team of engineers, mentor junior members, interface with vendors and third parties, and drive continuous improvement in design processes and practices.This role requires a combination of technical expertise, leadership, and communication skills to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and timely hardware development across diverse embedded domains.Experienced in implementing secure development methodologies, ensuring robust protection of sensitive data and systems integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end embedded hardware design and development projects.
• Mentor, guide, and monitor the work of the hardware engineering team, ensuring design quality and adherence to project timelines.
• Develop and review electrical circuit schematics and support PCB layout design in collaboration with layout engineers.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (software, sourcing, mechanical, testing, manufacturing, marketing) to optimize design and ensure smooth integration.
• Drive and participate in design reviews, DFMEA/FMEA, and root cause analysis for design and field issues.
• Interface with internal and external vendors, manufacturing partners, and third-party design houses for prototype, testing, and production activities.
• Define and implement best design practices, standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support board bring-up, validation, pre-compliance and compliance testing (EMI/EMC, safety, etc.).
• Contribute to the test strategy and production validation, ensuring robust and manufacturable designs.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety-critical requirements (UL, IEC, CE, etc.).
• Experienced in implementing secure development methodologies, ensuring robust protection of sensitive data and systems integrity

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, or Power Electronics.

Experience Requirements

• 1015 years of experience in embedded hardware development, including circuit design, analysis, and verification.
• Proven experience with microcontrollers, mixed-signal components, motor control, and AC-DC power conversion.
• Hands-on experience in schematic capture, PCB design, and board-level debugging.
• Strong understanding of power management, low-power design, and signal integrity concepts.
• Experience in vendor management, customer communication, and project coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, plan workloads, and deliver projects within timelines.

Preferred Skills & Expertise

• Strong expertise in Analog and digital circuit design, including MCU-based systems (Microchip, NXP, Renesas, STMicroelectronics, TI).
• Knowledge of motor control electronics (BLDC, PMSM, induction motors) and power electronics.
• Experience with Altium Designer / Cadence for schematic entry, circuit simulation, and PCB layout.
• Good understanding of EMI/EMC design principles and compliance testing.
• Familiarity with product validation, manufacturing processes, and test automation setups.
• Exposure to mechanical design collaboration, CAD models, and plastic moulding/materials is desirable.
• Prior experience in process improvement, design documentation, and configuration control is an added advantage.