Hardware Design Engineer (PCB Design)

JobItUs; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

JobItUs is seeking a skilled hardware engineer to design analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power circuits for embedded products. You will develop the hardware architecture based on product requirements, coordinating with firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing teams throughout the lifecycle.

The role emphasizes multi-layer PCB design with focus on signal integrity, EMI/EMC, thermal performance, and reliability, plus thorough hardware documentation and prototype validation.

Qualifications

• Experience in hardware architecture and circuit design for embedded products (analog, digital, mixed-signal).
• Proficiency in high-speed PCB design, signal integrity, EMI/EMC, and thermal considerations.
• Ability to generate complete hardware documentation including schematics, BOM, Gerber files.

Responsibilities

• Design analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power circuits for embedded products.
• Develop hardware architecture based on product requirements and interface with firmware, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.
• Create multi-layer PCBs with attention to signal integrity, EMI/EMC, thermal performance, and manufacturability.

Skills

Hardware Architecture

Analog & Digital Design

Mixed-Signal Design

PCB Design

EMI/EMC

Design for Manufacturability

Embedded Interfaces

Sensor Integration

Prototype Debugging

Tools

Altium Designer

Cadence Allegro

KiCad

OrCAD

LTspice

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Design analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronic circuits for embedded products.
• Develop complete hardware architecture based on product requirements.
• Design multi-layer PCBs considering signal integrity, EMI/EMC, thermal performance, manufacturability, and reliability.
• Perform component selection, schematic capture, PCB layout, design verification, and prototype validation.
• Interface with firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and testing teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Generate complete hardware documentation including schematics, BOM, Gerber files, fabrication/assembly drawings, and design reports.
• Coordinate with PCB fabrication and EMS partners during prototype and production stages.
• Perform hardware debugging, root cause analysis, design optimization, and cost reduction.
• Participate in design reviews and mentor junior hardware engineers.

Technical Skills & Expertise

• Hardware Architecture & Circuit Design – Analog, Digital, Mixed-Signal, Analog Front-End (AFE), Sensor Interface Design.
• Power Electronics – DC-DC Converters (Buck/Boost/Flyback), LDOs, Battery Chargers, Battery Management Systems (BMS), Power Distribution.
• PCB Design – Multi-layer (2–8+ layers), HDI, Rigid/Flex/Rigid-Flex PCBs, BGA, Blind/Buried Vias, High-Density Routing.
• High-Speed PCB Design – Controlled Impedance, DiƯerential Pair Routing, Signal & Power Integrity, DDR, USB, Ethernet, QSPI.
• RF & Wireless Design – BLE/Wi-Fi Antenna Integration, RF Layout, Matching Networks, EMI Shielding.
• Embedded Interfaces – SPI, I2C, UART, CAN/CAN-FD, RS232/485, USB, Ethernet, GPIO, PWM, ADC/DAC.
• Sensor Integration – Temperature, Pressure, Optical, IMU, Accelerometers, Hall EƯect, Current, Flow and Position Sensors.
• EMI/EMC Design – Noise Reduction, Grounding, Filtering, ESD & Surge Protection, EMC-Compliant Hardware Design.
• Design for Manufacturing – DFM, DFA, DFT, Design Reviews, DFMEA Awareness.
• Manufacturing Support – Prototype Bring-up, Vendor Coordination, NPI Support, ECO Management, Failure Analysis.
• Technical Documentation – Schematics, BOM, Gerber Files, Assembly & Fabrication Drawings, Design Specifications.
• Hardware Validation & Debugging – Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, DMM, Spectrum Analyzer, Network Analyzer, JTAG Debugging.
• Prototype Development – PCB Assembly, Rework, Functional Testing, Environmental & Reliability Testing.
• Component Engineering – Component Selection, Alternate Qualification, Cost Optimization, Lifecycle & Obsolescence Management.
• Embedded Platforms – Experience with STM32, NXP, TI, Microchip, Nordic, ESP32, Analog Devices, Infineon or Renesas-based designs.
• EDA & Simulation Tools – Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, KiCad, OrCAD, LTspice/PSpice.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following domains will be preferred:

• Industrial Automation
• Embedded Systems
• IoT Products
• Automotive Electronics
• Fuel Dispenser & Energy Systems
• Smart Metering
• Robotics
• Medical Electronics
• Communication Systems