Engineer

VMC Soft Technologies, Inc; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

VMC Soft Technologies, Inc in Bengaluru, India is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer with ECAD knowledge to drive analog, digital and mixed-signal hardware development. You will design schematics, layout PCBs, select components, and verify designs using ECAD tools (OrCAD Capture, Allegro).

4–8 years of experience in hardware design and product lifecycle is expected. You will work with a cross-functional team to ensure EMI/EMC, manufacturability and reliability.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in hardware design and product development lifecycle.
• Proficiency in ECAD tools such as OrCAD Capture or Allegro.
• Hands-on experience with schematic design, PCB layout coordination, and component library development.
• Experience with power electronics, analog/digital/mixed-signal design.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronic hardware circuits based on product requirements.
• Create and maintain hardware schematics using ECAD tools such as OrCAD Capture.
• Perform hardware feasibility studies, component selection, Power integrity, Thermal analysis and circuit simulations.
• Analyze existing hardware and ECAD design data (schematics, PCB layouts, Gerbers, BoM, netlists).
• Execute hardware redesign and component replacement activities to address obsolescence and lifecycle issues.
• Create and validate schematic symbols, PCB footprints, and component libraries.
• Review and support PCB layout activities including component placement, routing, stack-up validation.

Skills

ECAD Hardware

Analog & Digital

PCB Layout

Schematic Design

Power Electronics

Tools

OrCAD Capture

Allegro PCB Designer

Altium Designer

Job description

Job Description

ob Title: Engineer

Work Location: Bangalore

Skills Required: ECAD- Hardware Design and Development

Experience: 4-6

Job Description

SN Required Information Details

• 1 Role* Hardware Design Engineer (ECAD Knowledge Required)
• 2 Required Technical Skill Set** Proficiency in Hardware Design and Development
• Experience with OrCAD Capture & PCB Designer (Allegro) or equivalent ECAD tools
• Experience in schematic design, PCB layout coordination, and component library development
• Strong understanding of analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronics design principles
• Experience in component selection, circuit simulation, testing, and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of PCB design fundamentals including routing, stack-up, constraints, and manufacturability
• Experience working with Gerber data, BoM, netlist generation and verification
• 4 Desired Experience Range** 4-8 years
• 5 Location of Requirement India (Bangalore, Goa)
• Desired Competencies (Technical/Behavioral Competency)
• Must-Have**
• Strong experience in hardware design and product development lifecycle
• Proficiency in OrCAD Capture & PCB Designer (Allegro) or equivalent ECAD tools
• 3-4 years experience in Altium tool

Experience In Analog And Digital Circuit Design Including

• Power supplies (SMPS, LDOs, DC-DC converters), Power integrity, Thermal analysis.
• Microcontroller/Processor-based designs
• Interface circuits (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, USB, RS232/485)
• Experience in schematic creation, review, and design validation
• Experience in PCB design support including layout reviews, placement optimization, routing constraints, and manufacturability
• Knowledge of signal integrity, power integrity, grounding, shielding, and EMC/EMI considerations
• Experience in component selection, alternate component qualification, and obsolescence management
• Experience in symbol and footprint creation/validation as per IPC standards
• Familiarity with simulation tools for circuit analysis and validation
• Experience in hardware debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, power analyzers, and protocol analyzers
• Familiarity with Design Rule Checks (DRC), Electrical Rule Checks (ERC), and layout verification processes
• Experience generating and validating engineering outputs including BoM, Gerber files, netlists, test reports, and design documentation
• Working knowledge of product compliance requirements such as CE, UL, EMI/EMC standards
• Experience with engineering data management systems (PDM/PLM)
• Exposure to ECAD-MCAD collaboration and design data exchange formats (DXF, STEP, IPC, Gerber)
• Good-to-Have Experience with simulation tools such as PSpice, LTspice, or equivalent
• Experience in embedded hardware development and board bring-up activities
• Knowledge of reliability engineering and DFM/DFA principles
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, PCB layouts, and technical specifications
• Experience working in cross-functional development teams
• Good communication skills in English (written and verbal)

Keywords to Search Hardware Design, Electronic Circuit Design, Analog Design, Digital Design, Mixed Signal Design, Power Electronics, Power Supply Design, SMPS, DC-DC Converter, Microcontroller, Embedded Hardware, OrCAD, Allegro Cadence, PCB Layout, Schematic Design, Routing, Gerber, BoM, Netlist, DRC, ERC, Signal Integrity, Power Integrity, EMC, EMI, Symbol Creation, Footprint Creation, Obsolescence Management, Hardware Validation, Board Bring-up, PSpice, Ltspice.

SN Responsibility of / Expectations from the Role

1. Design and develop analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronic hardware circuits based on product requirements
2. Create and maintain hardware schematics using ECAD tools such as OrCAD Capture
3. Perform hardware feasibility studies, component selection, Power integrity, Thermal analysis and circuit simulations
4. Analyze existing hardware and ECAD design data (schematics, PCB layouts, Gerbers, BoM, netlists)
5. Execute hardware redesign and component replacement activities to address obsolescence and lifecycle issues.
6. Create and validate schematic symbols, PCB footprints, and component libraries
7. Review and support PCB layout activities including component placement, routing, stack-up selection, and design constraints validation.
8. Ensure netlist integrity and consistency between schematic and PCB databases
9. Conduct hardware debugging, board bring-up, root cause analysis, and issue resolution
10. Perform signal integrity, power integrity, EMC/EMI, and thermal design assessments
11. Generate and verify engineering deliverables including BoM, netlists, Gerbers, fabrication files, and design documentation.
12. Conduct design verification activities including DRC, ERC, schematic review, layout review, and manufacturability checks.
13. Support prototype builds, testing, validation, and qualification activities.
14. Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and sourcing teams during product development.
15. Maintain hardware design records, revisions, and release documentation in PLM/PDM systems
16. Support design reviews, customer reviews, and engineering change management processes
17. Ensure compliance with applicable design standards, industry regulations, and company design guidelines