Lead Hardware Engineer, Electrical Engineering

Whirlpool India; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Whirlpool India is seeking a senior hardware engineering leader to drive embedded hardware development across Whirlpool products. You will mentor the team, oversee MCU/PCB design, and ensure strong integration with software for successful product launches.

The role emphasizes design optimization, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement within a collaborative engineering culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or Power Electronics Engineering.
• 9–12 years of experience in household appliance/consumer electronics hardware development, circuit design and verification.
• Proven expertise in designing digital and analog circuits, schematic capture, and PCB layout.
• Extensive knowledge of microcontrollers/microprocessors and various embedded systems architectures.
• Strong familiarity with UART, SPI, I2C, USB, Ethernet, and wireless protocols (Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi).
• Hands‑on experience with hardware debugging tools and test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship throughout the hardware development lifecycle.
• Lead technical forum within the team and cross‑technology groups to share knowledge.
• Oversee the design and development of embedded hardware systems (MCUs, PCBs, analog/digital circuits).
• Collaborate with software engineering to ensure seamless hardware/software integration.
• Plan and execute hardware development projects with milestones, timelines, and resources.
• Conduct thorough hardware testing/validation for reliability and compliance.
• Review and approve schematics, PCB layouts, and other hardware docs.
• Make strategic component sourcing decisions and manage vendor relationships.
• Optimize hardware designs for power efficiency, performance, and manufacturability.
• Address technical challenges and drive innovative solutions to meet objectives.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends and best practices in embedded hardware.
• Collaborate with product management and manufacturing to ensure successful launches.
• Foster continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and innovation within the hardware team.
• Ensure all hardware design activities are thoroughly documented and compliant with standards.

Skills

Embedded hardware design

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Microcontrollers

Wireless protocols

Hardware debugging

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical/Electronics or related

M.E./M.Tech in Electrical/Electronics or related

Tools

Altium Designer

Eagle

KiCad

Job description

About Whirlpool India

Whirlpool of India Limited, headquartered in Gurugram, is a leading home appliances company dedicated to enhancing life at home and inspiring generations through its trusted brands. The company operates three state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facilities in Faridabad, Pune & Puducherry, each reflecting Whirlpool’s commitment to providing best‑in‑class consumer solutions. Further driving innovation, the company has a Technology & Engineering Center, where India's world‑class talent architects the next generation of home innovation. In the 2024‑25 fiscal year, Whirlpool of India reported approximately INR 8110 Cr in annual revenue and employed 2193 people.

The team you will be a part of

The Electrical Engineering team designs, develops or coordinates development of components, small systems, quality systems, processes or materials.

This Role In Summary

Responsible for managing and delivering hardware development for Whirlpool products. Mentoring and monitoring the team’s work. Bringing good practices for driving continuous improvement in existing processes.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support throughout the hardware development lifecycle to team members.
• Lead technical forum within the team and amongst cross‑technology teams to share knowledge and best practices.
• Pro‑active knowledge documentation and sharing within the team and amongst cross‑technology teams.
• Oversee the design and development of embedded hardware systems, including microcontrollers, microprocessors, PCBs, and other electronic components.
• Collaborate closely with the software engineering team to ensure seamless integration between hardware and software components.
• Plan and execute hardware development projects, defining milestones, timelines, and resource allocation to achieve project objectives efficiently.
• Conduct thorough hardware testing and validation to ensure the reliability, performance, and compliance of the hardware designs.
• Review and approve schematic diagrams, PCB layouts, and other hardware design documents created by the team.
• Make strategic decisions regarding component selection, sourcing, and vendor relationships to optimize cost, quality, and availability.
• Optimize hardware designs for power efficiency, performance, and manufacturability.
• Address technical challenges and roadblocks, proposing innovative solutions and leading the team to successful outcomes.
• Maintain a strong awareness of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in embedded hardware development.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including product management and manufacturing, to ensure successful product launches.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and innovation within the hardware engineering team.
• Ensure all hardware design activities are documented thoroughly and comply with relevant standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, or Power Electronics Engineering.
• Minimum 9‑12 years of experience in household appliance/consumer electronics hardware development, circuit design and verification (microcontrollers, mixed‑signal components, motor controls and AC‑to‑DC power conversion, power electronics).
• Proven expertise in designing digital and analog circuits, schematic capture, and PCB layout.
• Extensive knowledge of microcontrollers/microprocessors and various embedded systems architectures.
• Strong familiarity with communication interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, USB, Ethernet, and wireless protocols (Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi).
• Hands‑on experience with hardware debugging tools and test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).

Preferred Skills and Experiences

• Experience with agency standards (UL, IEC, CE, CQC, CCC).
• Proficiency in using CAD tools for schematic capture and PCB layout (e.g., Altium Designer, Eagle, KiCad).
• Thorough understanding of power management techniques and low‑power design principles.
• Familiarity with safety‑critical and regulatory compliance in embedded systems.
• Excellent leadership, project management, and team collaboration skills.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patents/Research/External presentations: technical rigor for patent filing and desirability to have patents.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At Whirlpool India, we value and celebrate diversity. Whirlpool India is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.