Embedded Hardware Engineer

Cams Biometrics; Chennai; On-site; INR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based project incentives

Ownership over hardware decisions

Access to modern R&D lab

Job summary

A biometric technology company in Chennai is seeking a core electronics engineer to lead hardware development for next-generation products. Responsibilities include hands-on assembly, debugging hardware issues, and collaborating with firmware teams. Candidates must have 3+ years in hardware development, strong PCB design skills, and expertise in communication protocols. The position offers a salary of ₹3,60,000 – ₹6,00,000 per annum, performance incentives, and opportunities for growth in R&D leadership.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in electronics hardware development from concept to production.
• Proficient in hands-on assembly, soldering, and debugging.
• Expertise in PCB design using tools like Altium, KiCad, or Eagle.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end hardware development from schematics to production handoff.
• Troubleshoot and debug hardware issues at various levels.
• Collaborate with firmware team to define hardware interfaces.

Skills

Hands-on assembly skills

Troubleshooting ability

Electronics hardware development experience (3+ years)

PCB design expertise (Altium, KiCad, Eagle)

Embedded systems understanding

Communication protocols knowledge

Power electronics fundamentals

Hands-on prototyping experience

Job description

About Us

Cams Biometrics is "The Biometric Gateway" — a B2B2C universal biometric API infrastructure company operating across 104 countries. We're expanding into advanced embedded systems across automation, connectivity, and mobility verticals.

The Role

We're looking for a core electronics engineer — someone who lives and breathes circuits. You'll lead hardware development for our next‑generation product lines, owning the full lifecycle from schematic to production. You must be exceptional at hands‑on assembly, bring‑up, and troubleshooting — and work closely with our in‑house firmware team to ship real products.

We actively use AI tools across the design workflow — schematic generation, Gerber output, simulation, and validation — and expect you to embrace and drive this approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Hand‑assemble prototypes and bring up new boards from scratch


• Troubleshoot and debug hardware issues quickly — at component, board, and system level


• Lead end‑to‑end hardware development: schematics, PCB layout, BOM, and production handoff


• Use AI‑assisted EDA tools to accelerate design and reduce iteration cycles


• Collaborate with the firmware team — defining hardware interfaces, pin mappings, and electrical specs for seamless integration


• Drive prototyping, testing, and hardware validation independently


• Manage outsourced vendors with full technical oversight


• Design for IoT and wireless communication (WiFi, BLE, LoRa)


• Conduct feasibility studies and research for new product concepts

Must‑Have Skills

• Strong hands‑on assembly skills — soldering, rework, and bench bring‑up


• Excellent troubleshooting ability — oscilloscope, logic analyzer, multimeter proficiency


• 3+ years in electronics hardware development (concept to production)


• Expert in PCB design — Altium, KiCad, or Eagle


• Strong understanding of embedded systems architecture and hardware‑firmware co‑design


• Communication protocols: UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Modbus — from a hardware design perspective


• Power electronics and circuit optimization fundamentals


• Hands‑on prototyping and hardware validation experience

Good to Have

• Experience with AI‑assisted EDA or design automation tools


• Knowledge of BMS, power distribution, or motor control systems


• Familiarity with IoT platforms and wireless communication standards


• Experience with safety‑critical or industrial system design

You're a Great Fit If You…

• Have shipped real hardware products, not just prototypes


• Take ownership and don't wait to be managed


• Collaborate well with software and firmware teams


• Embrace AI tools to work faster and smarter


• ₹3,60,000 – ₹6,00,000 per annum (based on experience)


• Performance‑based project incentives


• Ownership over hardware decisions from day one


• Modern R&D lab, small focused team, direct leadership access


• Growth path into senior R&D and team leadership roles