Development Lead-Hardware(Smart Meter Experience Must)

First Resource; Udaipur District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

First Resource in Udaipur is seeking a Development Lead – Hardware to spearhead hardware design, architecture and product development. You will drive circuit design, component selection, validation and risk assessment to ensure robust, manufacturable platforms.

The role requires hands-on PCB design, SMPS/DC-DC experience and a focus on reliability, safety, and EMI/EMC standards across the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience in hardware design, architecture and validation.
• Strong analog circuit design and ADC selection.
• DFM/DFMA, EMI/EMC compliance and reliability practices.

Responsibilities

• Drive hardware design architecture, circuit design and validation.
• Lead prototype and pilot builds with timely issue resolution.
• Ensure safety, EMI/EMC compliance and product reliability.

Skills

Analog circuit design

ADC selection

AC signal measurement

Discrete circuit design

MCU selection

Peripheral interfaces

SMPS

DC-DC converters

LDO design

Schematic design

PCB design

DFM/DFMA

EMI/EMC considerations

Quality tools (8D)

FMECA

CAPA

Why-Why Analysis

Reliability engineering

Safety standards

RF design

Education

B.E./B.Tech. in Electronics

Job description

Job Title: Development Lead Hardware

Location: Udaipur, Rajasthan
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech. in Electronics

Job Summary: We are looking for an experienced Development Lead – Hardware to drive hardware design and product development activities. The role involves technical architecture, circuit design, component selection, hardware validation, design optimization, quality improvement and pilot execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support technical architecture and high-level hardware design to ensure product performance, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability and cost-effectiveness.
• Participate in requirement analysis and prepare technical specifications and design documentation.
• Coordinate with the Program Manager to ensure hardware development activities are completed within agreed timelines.
• Drive design innovation, component cost optimization, BOM optimization and design improvements.
• Ensure implementation of DFM/DFMA, design reviews, unit testing and reliability-focused design practices.
• Identify hardware design risks and support FMECA, Fault Tree Analysis and root cause analysis.
• Lead prototype and pilot build activities and ensure identified issues are tracked and resolved.
• Support hardware validation, product quality, manufacturing readiness and compliance with applicable safety and EMI/EMC standards.

Skills Required:

• Strong experience in analog circuit design, ADC selection and AC signal measurement.
• Hands-on experience in discrete circuit design using transistors, operational amplifiers (Op-Amps) and related components.
• Experience in microcontroller selection and peripheral interfaces.
• Knowledge of SMPS, DC-DC converters and LDO power supply design.
• Experience in schematic design, PCB design, DFM and EMI/EMC considerations.
• Proficiency in component selection, including microcontrollers, Op-Amps, power switches, transistors, diodes and capacitors.
• Knowledge of quality tools such as 8D, FMECA, CAPA and Why-Why Analysis.
• Understanding of component and product reliability.
• Knowledge of applicable safety and EMI/EMC standards.
• RF design experience will be an added advantage.