Platform Hardware Design Engineer

intel; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel in Bengaluru is seeking a Platform Hardware Design Engineer to lead the development of electronics, PCBs, and integrated circuitry for cutting-edge hardware platforms. You will translate requirements into concrete circuit specs and drive board design from feasibility to tape-out, ensuring multidisciplinary compatibility across hardware and software.

The role requires hands-on PCB design experience, proficiency with schematic capture tools, and a strong understanding of BOM trade-offs.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering with 4+ years hardware design experience OR Masters with 3+ years OR PhD with no professional experience.
• Proficiency in electrical schematic capture and PCB layout tools.
• Hands-on experience designing PCBs, integrated circuitry, and other electronic components.
• Demonstrated expertise in logical design and component definition.
• Familiarity with BOM cost analysis and trade-offs at board and system levels.

Responsibilities

• Translate platform-level requirements into circuit and component-level specifications.
• Design, develop, modify, and evaluate electronic parts, PCBs, and integrated circuitry for hardware platforms.
• Conduct logical design of PCBs including schematic capture and trace routing rules.
• Manage board layout activities from feasibility to tape-out.
• Assess BOM cost and availability data, balancing design trade-offs at board and system levels.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to lead power-on and debug activities.
• Incorporate feedback from verification, validation, manufacturing, and customers to improve methods.
• Perform design research, verification, testing, and utilization of components, materials, thermal solutions, and packaging.

Skills

Schematic capture & PCB layout

Cadence Concept HDL

BOM Cost Analysis

Vendor & ODM interaction

Education

Bachelors degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Masters degree in related field

PhD with no professional experience

Tools

Cadence tools

Job description

Job Details:

Job Description:

The Role and Impact As a Platform Hardware Design Engineer, you will be at the forefront of designing and developing cutting‑edge platform hardware solutions. In this role, you will drive the development of electronic components, PCBs, and integrated circuitry for advanced hardware platforms. Your work will directly contribute to delivering high‑quality boards and systems that meet multidisciplinary requirements, ensuring compatibility and reliability across hardware and software components. Business group You will be joining Intel Corporation, a global leader in technology innovation. Within Intel, the team focuses on hardware systems and subsystems to support Intel's broader goals of delivering industry‑leading performance and efficiency. The group plays a critical role in developing and enabling platform hardware solutions that power Intel's technological advancements and deliver impactful results for customers. Key Responsibilities

• Translate platform‑level requirements into circuit and component‑level specifications.
• Design, develop, modify, and evaluate electronic parts, components, PCBs, and integrated circuitry for hardware platforms.
• Conduct logical design of printed circuit boards, including component definition, schematic capture, and circuit trace routing rules.
• Manage board layout activities from feasibility studies to tape out while meeting multidisciplinary platform requirements.
• Assess BOM cost and availability data, balancing design trade‑offs at the board and system levels.
• Collaborate with architects, design engineers, verification engineers, and technicians to lead platform hardware power‑on and debug activities.
• Incorporate feedback from verification, validation, manufacturing, and customers to enhance development methods.
• Perform design research, verification, testing, and utilization of components, materials, thermal solutions, and packaging for platform hardware.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field with 4+ years of hands‑on experience in hardware systems design OR Master's degree in a related field with 3+ years of experience OR PhD with no prior professional experience.
• Proficiency in electrical schematic capture and PCB layout tools.
• Hands‑on experience designing PCBs, integrated circuitry, and other electronic components.
• Demonstrated expertise in logical design and component definition.
• Familiarity with BOM cost analysis and trade‑offs at board and system levels.

• Cadence Concept HDL
• BOM Cost Analysis, BOM Optimization
• Vendor Interaction & ODM interaction

High Speed Board design, TBT, LPDDDR5

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience collaborating with validation, verification, and manufacturing teams.
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug complex hardware systems.

We encourage you to bring your unique perspectives and technical expertise to a team committed to innovation and excellence. Take this opportunity to make a meaningful impact and advance your career with Intel.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field with 4+ years of hands‑on experience in hardware systems design OR Master's degree in a related field with 3+ years of experience OR PhD with no prior professional experience.- Proficiency in electrical schematic capture and PCB layout tools.- Hands‑on experience designing PCBs, integrated circuitry, and other electronic components.- Demonstrated expertise in logical design and component definition.- Familiarity with BOM cost analysis and trade‑offs at board and system levels.Preferred Qualifications- Strong communication skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.-Hands on AI tool and experience on HW design- Experience collaborating with validation, verification, and manufacturing teams.- Ability to troubleshoot and debug complex hardware systems.We encourage you to bring your unique perspectives and technical expertise to a team committed to innovation and excellence. Take this opportunity to make a meaningful impact and advance your career with Intel.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (India)

Primary Location:

India, Bangalore

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

Work Model for this Role

This role will require an on‑site presence. Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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