Deputy Manager – ECU Design & Development

preferable.ai; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

preferable.ai in Gurugram, Haryana is seeking a Deputy Manager – ECU Design & Development to lead end-to-end ECU projects for passenger and commercial vehicles. You will coordinate with Japan headquarters, customers, plants and suppliers on design and development activities.

The role requires 9-12 years in automotive ECU/hardware design, strong leadership, and hands-on validation experience. Travel and cross-cultural collaboration are expected as part of long-term employment.

Qualifications

• 9-12 years of experience in automotive ECU / electronics hardware design and development.
• PM knowledge of electronic circuits, components and interface specs.
• Circuit analysis and troubleshooting capability.
• Follow design procedures: RFQ study/analysis/design proposal, DFMEA, design validation, and design release.
• Test equipment handling experience (Oscilloscope, signal generator, CANoe).
• Hands-on vehicle-level validation for ECUs.
• Knowledge of gasoline and diesel engine controls.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage difficult situations.
• Willingness to travel and work across cultures; long-term employment mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead & manage end-to-end project development of ECUs for passenger and commercial vehicles, coordinating with Japan HQ, lead customers, manufacturing plants & suppliers.
• Conduct requirement study/analysis and design proposals for internal and customer needs; confirm standard hardware design against new requirements.
• 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

Circuit analysis

Troubleshooting

Negotiation skills

Cross-cultural collaboration

Leadership

Education

B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering

B.Tech in Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Signal generator

CANoe

Job description

Deputy Manager – ECU Design & Development

Gurugram, Haryana, India, India | Posted on 08/12/2026

We are looking for a Deputy 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