Electronics Hardware Engineer

Xylem; Vadodara; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Xylem is seeking an experienced Embedded Hardware Engineer in Vadodara, India to design, develop and validate embedded electronics and power electronics hardware. You will work on schematic design, PCB layout reviews, and hardware integration for devices like VFDs, power converters, and motor controls.

The role requires 4-year degree in Electronics & Communication and 5–10 years of hands-on hardware design experience, with strong ECAD tool proficiency (Altium, PSIM, OrCAD).

Qualifications

• 4-Year bachelor’s degree / 4 + 2-Year Master’s degree in Electronics & Communication.
• 5-10 Years of Embedded Electronics and Power Electronics Hardware design and development.
• Hands-on experience in hardware design and development for embedded electronics and power electronics products such as electrical/electronics controls, wire/wireless communication, power converters, inverters and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Proficiency in ECAD tools, especially Altium.
• Experience with simulation and design tools such as Altium, PSIM and OrCAD.
• Good understanding of analog and digital circuits, gate drive circuits, magnetics, power stages, protection circuits and control hardware.
• Experience in schematic design, PCB layout review, hardware debugging and validation testing.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscope, function generator, multimeter, power analyzer, etc.
• Knowledge of electronics design and power electronics design applications are preferred.
• The current JD also expects experience generating design, test and verification documents.
• Good problem-solving, testing and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Exposure to hardware development processes for embedded electronics and power electronics products.
• Perform technical feasibility studies and support hardware architecture/design activities for embedded electronics and power electronics products.
• Design, develop, test and validate embedded electronics and power electronics hardware circuits and subsystems.
• Work on schematic design, component selection, PCB review and hardware integration for embedded electronics and power electronics applications.
• Use ECAD tools, especially Altium for schematic capture and PCB design support.
• Perform simulation and analysis of power electronics circuits and subsystems using tools such as Altium, PSIM and OrCAD.
• Support design and development of hardware for Electrical control devices, wired/wireless communication gateway, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), power converters and motor control products.
• Participate in prototype bring-up, debugging, design verification and validation testing.
• Conduct engineering analysis to evaluate product concepts, design performance, reliability and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, test and system engineering teams for product development and integration.
• Participate in FMEA, risk assessment and design review activities.
• Generate and maintain design documents, test reports, verification records and engineering change documentation.
• Interface as needed with product management, manufacturing, quality, customers, marketing and sales in providing technical guidance on developed products.
• Be proactive in understanding product/service roadmaps and the implications of new features with peer engineers or self-training.
• Understanding of EMI/EMC, thermal considerations, safety and reliability requirements for power electronics designs.
• Familiarity with product development lifecycle and engineering release processes.
• Exposure to collaboration with firmware/software teams in embedded electronics and power electronics systems.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Embedded electronics

Power electronics

Schematic design

PCB layout

Hardware debugging

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Electronics & Communication

Tools

Altium

PSIM

OrCAD

Job description

Job Description:

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Essential Duties/Principal Responsibilities:

• Exposure to hardware development processes for embedded electronics and power electronics products.
• Perform technical feasibility studies and support hardware architecture/design activities for embedded electronics and power electronics products.
• Design, develop, test and validateembedded electronics and power electronics hardware circuits and subsystems.
• Work on schematic design, component selection, PCB review and hardware integration for embedded electronics and power electronics applications.
• UseECAD tools, especially Altium for schematic capture and PCB design support.
• Perform simulation and analysis of power electronics circuits and subsystems using tools such asAltium, PSIMandOrCAD.
• Support design and development of hardware forElectrical control devices, wired/wireless communication gateway, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), power converters and motor control products.
• Participate in prototype bring-up, debugging, design verification and validation testing.
• Conduct engineering analysis to evaluate product concepts, design performance, reliability and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, test and system engineering teams for product development and integration.
• Participate inFMEA, risk assessment and design review activities.
• Generate and maintain design documents, test reports, verification records and engineering change documentation.
• Interface as needed with product management, manufacturing, quality, customers, marketing and sales in providing technical guidance on developed products.
• Be proactive in understanding product/service roadmaps and the implications of new features with peer engineers or self-training.
• Understanding of EMI/EMC, thermal considerations, safety and reliability requirements for power electronics designs.
• Familiarity with product development lifecycle and engineering release processes.
• Exposure to collaboration with firmware/software teams in embedded electronics and power electronics systems.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification:

• 4-Year bachelor’s degree / 4 + 2-Year Master’s degree in Electronics & Communication
• 5-10 Years of Embedded Electronics and Power Electronics Hardware design and development.
• Hands-on experience in hardware design and development for embedded electronics and power electronics products such as electrical/electronics controls, wire/wireless communication, power converters, inverters and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Proficiency in ECAD tools, especially Altium.
• Experience with simulation and design tools such as Altium, PSIM and OrCAD.
• Good understanding of analog and digital circuits, gate drive circuits, magnetics, power stages, protection circuits and control hardware.
• Experience in schematic design, PCB layout review, hardware debugging and validation testing.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscope, function generator, multimeter, power analyzer, etc. The current JD already includes lab equipment experience expectations.
• Knowledge of electronics design and power electronics design applications are preferred.
• The current JD also expects experience generating design, test and verification documents.
• Good problem-solving, testing and debugging skills.
• Able to work in multi-disciplinary and remote-located teams.

Additional Information:

Working Conditions

• undefined Electrical test labs, high voltage potentials.
• Pump controls & test machines and rooms, high voltage potentials, mechanical hazards (moving machinery), high temperature hazards (hot metal, sparks)
• Occasional travel, both domestic and international

Stamina and Adaptability

• undefined
• Capable of working with cross functional team
• Adaptability to work with different work culture, time zones.
• Extensive lab testing, moving small equipment, etc.
  

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.