Embedded Hardware Eng

Keka Inc.; India; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Keka Inc. is seeking an embedded hardware engineer to design and validate MCU-based systems. You will create schematics, select components, and collaborate with software and mechanical teams to ensure robust hardware for our microcontroller products.

Responsibilities include prototype bring-up, debugging, and thorough hardware testing, with emphasis on power, signal integrity and EMI/EMC considerations. Relevant tools include Altium Designer, KiCad, or OrCAD.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Electronics, ECE, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on experience with embedded hardware design and testing requested.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded hardware circuits for microcontroller-based products.
• Prepare schematics, select components, and support PCB layout reviews.
• Bring up and validate prototype PCBs, troubleshoot hardware issues and debug.
• Interface peripherals like UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, Ethernet, RS485 and analog/digital I/O.
• Collaborate with embedded software and mechanical teams on product development.
• Conduct hardware testing, verification and reliability testing.

Skills

Analog and digital circuit design

MCU experience

Schematic capture

PCB layout familiarity

Power supplies, EMI/EMC

Lab equipment use

Education

B.E./B.Tech (ECE/EE)

Tools

Altium Designer

KiCad

OrCAD

Job description

Qualification: B.E./ B.Tech in Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop embedded hardware circuits for microcontroller-based products.
• Prepare schematics, perform component selection, and support PCB layout reviews.
• Bring up and validate prototype PCBs, troubleshoot hardware issues, and perform debugging.
• Interface peripherals such as UART, SPI, I²C, CAN, USB, Ethernet, RS485, and analog/digital I/O.
• Work closely with embedded software and mechanical teams for product development.
• Conduct hardware testing, verification, and reliability testing.
• Prepare BOMs, design documents, test reports, and manufacturing support documents.
• Support production, troubleshooting, and engineering change requests (ECR/ECO).

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of analog and digital circuit design.
• Experience with microcontrollers (STM32, NXP, TI, Microchip, or similar).
• Familiarity with schematic capture and PCB design tools (Altium Designer, KiCad, or OrCAD).
• Understanding of power supplies, signal integrity, and EMI/EMC considerations.
• Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, and other lab equipment.
• Good analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.