Associate Hardware Design Engineer

Intangles Lab; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Intangles Lab in Pune is seeking an Associate Hardware Design Engineer to drive research on advanced Vision Telematics and ADAS platforms. This role includes concept research, prototyping, and troubleshooting, aimed at integrating cutting-edge hardware with AI technologies. Ideal candidates will have 1 to 5 years of experience in hardware design, strong analytical skills, and a maker mindset. Proficiency in power supply design and communication protocols such as UART and I2C is crucial. Join us in shaping the future of automotive technology.

Qualifications

• 1 to 5 years in hardware R&D or design experience.
• Hands-on engineer who enjoys building circuits from scratch.
• Strong technical writing skills to produce test guides.

Responsibilities

• Research advanced components for Vision Telematics and ADAS applications.
• Build 'proof-of-concept' models to verify hardware logic.
• Debug complex hardware failures and propose solutions.
• Act as technical liaison between AI and Firmware teams.
• Understand regulatory test cases and author 'Test Guides'.
• Execute precision soldering and facilitate rapid hardware iterations.

Skills

Power supply design

UART, I2C, SPI and USB mastery

Schematic Design (EasyEDA/Altium)

Troubleshooting complex hardware failures

Prototyping & Rework

Tools

DSOs (Digital Storage Oscilloscopes)

Multimeters

Logic Analyzers

Job description

Job Title: Associate Hardware Design Engineer

Location: On-site (Pune)

Reporting to: Engineering Manager

Platform Proficiency: Jira, Schematic Design (EasyEDA/Altium), LTspice, EVK Environments

Professional Objectives

We are seeking a proactive Associate Hardware Design Engineer to drive the research and development of our next-generation Vision Telematics and ADAS platforms. This role is centered on "Zero-to-One" R&D: conducting deep-dive component research, developing hardware concepts, and performing initial circuit validation. You will serve as a technical catalyst, collaborating with AI, Firmware, and Compliance teams to ensure our designs are cutting-edge and optimized for complex automotive environments.

Core Responsibilities

• Concept Research & Design: Research advanced components (AI processors, camera sensors, memory) and develop circuits for high-performance Vision Telematics and ADAS applications.
• Hardware Prototyping: Build "proof-of-concept" models using Evaluation Kits (EVKs), including processor boards, power supply boards and interface boards, to verify hardware logic before full‑scale design.
• In-Depth Troubleshooting: Exercise high analytical skills to debug complex hardware failures and independently propose technical solutions or design modifications.
• Cross‑Functional Liaison: Act as the technical point of contact between AI and Firmware teams to translate system requirements into hardware specifications.
• Compliance Support: Understand regulatory test cases (e.g., AIS‑140, CE/FCC, CB, E‑Mark etc…) and author comprehensive "Test Guides" to assist lab technicians during the certification process.
• Prototyping & Rework: Execute precision soldering, including IC swaps and board modifications, to facilitate rapid hardware iterations in the lab.

Technical Knowledge & Architecture

• Power Supply Design: Strong expertise in power supply design. Familiarity with automotive‑specific design requirements (transient protection, load dump, etc.) is a significant advantage.
• Advanced Architecture: Working knowledge of Processor/RAM architectures, MIPI/Analog camera interfaces, and high‑speed storage (SD/eMMC).
• Communication & Wireless: Mandatory mastery of UART, I2C, SPI and USB; knowledge of GSM, GNSS, Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, and NFC for peripheral connectivity.
• Automotive & Industrial: Functional knowledge of CAN bus, RS‑485, RS232, K‑Line and Ethernet.
• Lab Instrumentation: Essential proficiency with DSOs (Digital Storage Oscilloscopes), Multimeters, and Logic Analyzers for hardware debugging and signal validation.

Candidate Profile

• Experience: 1 to 5 years in hardware R&D or design. You should be excited to work on next‑generation technology that merges telematics with AI‑driven safety.
• The "Maker" Mindset: A hands‑on engineer who enjoys building circuits from scratch and possesses the technical curiosity to master new hardware platforms quickly.
• System‑Level Thinker: Able to think independently to bridge the gap between customer requirements, hardware constraints, and firmware logic.
• Collaboration & Communication: Strong technical writing skills to produce test guides and the ability to work under R&D timeline.
• Coding (Added Advantage): Basic familiarity with C/C++ or Python for hardware sanity checks is appreciated but not mandatory.