Senior Hardware Engineer

KAWEN MANPOWER; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 502,000 - 558,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gratuity benefits

Leave Travel Allowance (LTA)

Travel Allowance

Company Vehicle Support

Specialized power electronics projects

Job summary

KAWEN MANPOWER in South Bangalore seeks a Senior Hardware Design Engineer to lead embedded systems, circuit design, and multi-layer PCBs with a strong focus on power electronics. The role emphasizes hands-on prototyping, testing, and design optimization.

The candidate will ensure compliance with military standards, perform EMI/EMC evaluations, and contribute to reliable, manufacturable solutions across the product lifecycle. Relevant aerospace/defense exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in electronics or related field.
• Experience in designing high-power electronics.
• Exposure to military quality standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, simulate, and optimize power electronic circuits.
• Build hardware prototypes and perform testing, debugging, and fault diagnosis.
• Collaborate with PCB layout engineers for high-current routing and thermal management.
• Conduct EMI/EMC evaluations and thermal analysis.
• Prepare and maintain design documentation and BOMs.

Skills

Power Electronics

Analog Circuit Design

Control Theory

EMI/EMC knowledge

Education

Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)

Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE)

Instrumentation Engineering

Telecommunication Engineering

Power Electronics Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PLECS

LTspice

Job description

South Bangalore, India

Job Description

Senior Hardware Design Engineer

Overview

The Senior Hardware Engineer will provide high-level technical contribution in designing, testing, and validating specialized equipment, focusing on embedded systems, circuit design, and multi-layer PCBs, ensuring compliance with stringent quality standards. Power Electronics experience is a MUST.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, simulate, and optimize power electronic circuits including:
• Utilize simulation and modeling tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, LTspice, and other relevant platforms for circuit analysis, design verification, and performance optimization.
• Build hardware prototypes and perform hands-on testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and fault diagnosis activities.
• Collaborate with PCB layout engineers or directly support PCB layout activities with focus on:
• High-current and high-voltage routing
• Thermal management
• Design optimization for manufacturability and reliability
• Select suitable power electronic and analog components considering electrical, thermal, reliability, and application-specific requirements.
• Conduct thermal analysis, qualification testing, screening tests, and EMI/EMC evaluations.
• Participate in Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR) and Critical Design Reviews (CDR) conducted by customers and internal stakeholders.
• Support product development activities throughout the complete product lifecycle.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable military standards, safety requirements, and engineering best practices.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation including:
• Technical Specifications
• Hardware Design Documents
• Bill of Materials (BOMs)
• Acceptance Test Reports (ATR)
• Reliability Calculations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in:
• Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)
• Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE)
• Instrumentation Engineering
• Telecommunication Engineering
• Power Electronics Engineering
• Other relevant disciplines

Experience

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in Power Electronics Design and Development.
• Strong experience in Analog Circuit Design and Power Supply Design.
• Candidates should have successfully completed and delivered at least 4–5 Power Electronics projects.
• Experience in Aerospace or Defence Power Supply Design will be considered an added advantage but is not mandatory.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of:
• Analog Circuit Design
• Control Theory
• Power Electronics Component Selection
• Proficiency in simulation and modeling tools including:
• Experience in hardware debugging, validation, and prototype testing.
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC compliance requirements and mitigation techniques.
• Knowledge of military standards including:

Hardware Skills

• Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment such as:
• Electronic Loads
• Logic Analyzers
• Other relevant test and measurement instruments

Documentation Skills

• Experience preparing and reviewing:
• Reliability Reports
• Technical Specifications
• Hardware Design Documents

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent technical documentation and reporting abilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding capabilities.

Compensation

Salary Range: ₹45,000 – ₹50,000 per month (Based on experience, technical expertise, and interview performance).

Employee Benefits

• Gratuity benefits as per company policy and applicable statutory regulations.
• Leave Travel Allowance (LTA) as per company policy.
• Travel Allowance for official business travel.
• Company Vehicle Support for office-related travel and official assignments.
• Opportunity to work on specialized engineering projects involving advanced power electronics and high-reliability systems.