HARDWARE DESIGN ENGINEER - BODY Domain

FORVIA HELLA; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

HELLA India Automotive Pvt Ltd. in Pune seeks a Technical Lead in Hardware Engineering to drive end-to-end hardware development for BCM and ZC, focusing on discrete and analog circuits, EMC compliance, and close collaboration with CADENCE Allegro designers.

Responsibilities include planning hardware requirements with customers, coordinating development activities, optimizing hardware modules for cost and integration, and delivering thorough validation, documentation, and support throughout the

Qualifications

• BE/B Tech/ME/M Tech in Electronics or Electronics & Communication.
• 4–8 years in automotive product development.
• Strong English communication; German preferred.
• Experience mentoring and guiding team members.

Responsibilities

• Body Electronics Design & Development for BCM or Zonal Controller (ZC).
• Plan, coordinate hardware development with customers and stakeholders.
• Prepare hardware specifications and optimize modules for cost and integration.
• Plan validation, create documentation, and support root-cause analyses.

Skills

English proficiency

German preferred

Team mentoring

Leadership

Education

BE/B Tech/ME/M Tech in Electronics/Electronics & Communication/Industrial Electronics

Tools

Cadence Allegro

Job description

Location Hinjewadi, Pune - Maharashtra, India

Pacesetting. Passionate. Together. HELLA, one of the leading automotive suppliers worldwide, has shaped the industry with innovative lighting systems and vehicle electronics. In addition, the company is one of the most important partners of the aftermarket and independent workshops. What motivates us: Shaping the mobility of tomorrow and fostering the central market trends such as autonomous driving, efficiency and electrification, connectivity and digitization as well as individualization. Every day, 36,000 employees worldwide are committed to this with passion, know-how and innovative strength.

YOUR TASKS

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Lead in Hardware Engineering to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for discrete and analog circuit design, ensuring EMC compliance, and coordinating with PCB designers, among other tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Body Electronics Design & Development

  Design and develop hardware for Body Control Module (BCM) or Zonal Controller (ZC)

  Focus on discrete and analog circuit design, with compliance to EMC standards and cost-optimized BoMs.

  Develop, simulate, and validate electronic circuits; create schematics, circuit diagrams, and simulations.

  Work closely with PCB designers using CADENCE Allegro.

• Project Planning & Coordination

  Define and clarify hardware requirements with customers and stakeholders.

  Plan, coordinate, and monitor hardware development activities in line with defined methods (e.g., PEP).

  Ensure alignment with project goals in terms of quality, cost, and schedule, in collaboration with the project manager and leadership.

  Manage internal and external development resources, including suppliers, ensuring timely delivery and quality compliance.

• Hardware Module Development & Optimization

  Prepare hardware and module specifications considering technical, production, and logistical requirements.

  Develop and optimize hardware modules for system integration while adhering to development standards and regulatory norms.

  Analyze and modify existing modules for performance, compliance, and cost-effectiveness.

  Define materials and components based on economic and technological evaluation.

• Validation, Documentation & Support

  Plan and conduct hardware reviews, validation tests, and compliance checks throughout the development cycle.

  Support root cause analysis of field issues and production complaints in coordination with quality and manufacturing teams.

  Create and maintain documentation including BoMs, FMEAs, test specifications, and release reports.

  Collaborate on IP assessments and coordinate with the patent department as needed.

Your Qualifications

• BE/B. Tech/ME/M. Tech in Electronics/Electronics & Communication/Industrial Electronics.
• 4-8 years of experience in the automotive product development industry.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and spoken (German language preferred).
• Experience in guiding, instructing, and supporting team members, and mentoring interns and juniors in function-related tasks.
• Take the opportunity to reveal your potential within a global, family-run company that offers you the best possible conditions for progressing in your career.

HELLA India Automotive Pvt Ltd. Ashwini Mankar