Hardware Engineer Embedded and Power

Emsec; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Emsec seeks a Hardware Engineer embedded and power to design MCU-based boards, power circuits, and PCBs. You will bring up hardware, work with firmware and RF teams, and debug across labs to deliver reliable hardware solutions.

Ideal candidates have 1–4 years of hands-on hardware experience, with proficiency in MCU peripherals, power electronics, and PCB toolchains. On-site role at Bengaluru campus with immediate notice period.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Electronics/Electrical fields required.
• 1–4 years hands-on hardware design experience.
• Strong understanding of MCU hardware and interfaces.
• Experience with PCB design and test equipment a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design schematics for MCU-based boards using STM32/ESP32/NXP/TI or similar MCUs.
• Develop clock, reset, boot, debugging, and programming circuits.
• Select components; verify datasheets, pin configs and specs.
• Design and debug interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN/CAN-FD, USB.
• Design power circuits: buck/boost, LDOs, fuses, protection.
• Perform power budgeting, thermal estimation and derating.
• Implement ESD/EMI/Transient protection for connectors.
• Design 4-layer PCBs with proper stack-up and grounding.
• Bring-up hardware, validate power rails, test interfaces.
• Coordinate with firmware to resolve hardware issues.
• Prepare BOMs, verify availability, and design reviews.

Skills

MCU hardware

GPIO/ADC/timers

UART SPI I2C CAN USB

DC-DC converters

PCB design tools

Test equipment

Education

B.E./B.Tech in ECE/EEE

Tools

Altium Designer

KiCad

OrCAD

Job description

Job Description: Hardware Engineer Embedded & Power

Location: KR Puram, Bengaluru
Open Positions: 1
Experience: 1–4 Years
Notice Period: Immediate to 15 Days
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in ECE, EEE, or a related field

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled Hardware Engineer to join our hardware team. The candidate will be responsible for designing MCU-based hardware boards, developing power circuits, designing PCBs, and performing board bring-up and debugging. The role involves working closely with the firmware and RF teams to develop reliable hardware solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design schematics for MCU-based boards using STM32, ESP32, NXP, TI, or similar microcontrollers.
• Develop clock, reset, boot, debugging, and programming circuits.
• Select components and interpret datasheets to verify pin configurations, electrical specifications, and peripheral requirements.
• Design and debug communication interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN/CAN-FD, and USB.
• Design power circuits, including buck/boost converters, LDOs, load switches, eFuses, power multiplexing, and battery input protection.
• Perform power budgeting, thermal estimation, and component derating.
• Implement ESD, EMI, and transient protection for connectors and external interfaces.
• Design 4-layer PCBs, including stack-up planning, component placement, routing, grounding, power/ground planes, and decoupling.
• Perform hardware bring-up, power-on checks, power rail validation, interface testing, and debugging in the laboratory.
• Coordinate with the firmware team to identify and resolve hardware-related issues.
• Prepare and maintain BOMs, verify component availability, and identify alternative components.
• Prepare design documentation, test reports, and support technical design reviews.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE), or a related field.
• 1–4 years of hands-on experience in hardware design and development.
• Strong understanding of microcontroller hardware, including GPIO, ADC, timers, clocks, boot modes, and SWD/JTAG.
• Practical experience with UART, SPI, I2C, and CAN communication interfaces at the hardware level.
• Experience designing DC-DC converters and LDO power circuits, including component selection and basic loop stability.
• Hands-on experience with schematic capture and PCB design/review tools such as Altium Designer, KiCad, OrCAD, or similar.
• Practical experience using oscilloscopes, multimeters, DC power supplies, and electronic loads.
• Ability to independently read and interpret datasheets and application notes.

Good to Have

• Exposure to RF circuits, matching networks, RF layout, antennas, or spectrum/network analysers.
• Knowledge of high-speed interfaces such as USB 2.0/3.0, Ethernet, LVDS, DDR, or MIPI.
• Understanding of controlled impedance, signal integrity, and length matching.
• Familiarity with DFM, DFT, and EMI/EMC testing.
• Experience in avionics, defence, UAVs/drones, or communication products.

Candidate Preference

Candidates with strong hands-on experience in embedded hardware design, power electronics, PCB layout, and laboratory debugging are preferred.