HARDWARE TECHNICAL LEAD - ENERGY Domain

FORVIA HELLA; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

HELLA India Automotive Pvt Ltd. in Pune is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer to design and develop power electronics for OBC, BMS and HV DC-DC converters, with EMC compliance and cost-conscious BoMs.

You will plan hardware development, coordinate with customers and suppliers, validate designs, and contribute to documentation, BoMs, FMEAs and IP assessments.

Candidates should have 6–10 years in automotive product development and strong English communication; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of automotive product development experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics/ECE/Industrial Electronics.
• Strong English communication; German is an added advantage.
• Proven ability to guide, support, and mentor interns and junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop hardware for OBC, BMS, and HV-DC converters with EMC compliance.
• Plan, coordinate hardware development activities with customers and stakeholders.
• Develop and optimize hardware modules for system integration and cost efficiency.
• Validate, document, and support BoMs, FMEAs, test specs, and IP assessments.

Skills

Power electronics design

EV applications (OBC, BMS, HV DC-DC)

EMC design practices

System integration & cross-functional

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Electronics/ECE/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

• Power Electronics Design & Development Design and develop hardware for On-Board Chargers, Battery Management Systems (BMS), and HV DCDC. 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.

Preferred Experience

• Hands-on experience in power electronics design, especially for EV applications like OBC, BMS, and HV DC-DC converters.
• Exposure to EMC design practices and cost optimization techniques.
• Strong understanding of system integration and cross-functional coordination in product development.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech) in Electronics, Electronics & Communication, or Industrial Electronics.
• 6 to 10 years of experience in automotive product development.
• Proven ability to guide, support, and mentor team members, including interns and junior engineers, in technical tasks.
• Strong communication skills in English (written and verbal); proficiency in German is an added advantage.
• 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