Sr. Embedded Hardware Engineer

Quest Global; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global in Trivandrum is seeking a hardware engineer to lead PCB design, instrumentation setup, and power measurement for next-generation wearable devices. This hands-on role collaborates with firmware, systems, and test teams to meet stringent quality and performance targets.

Candidates should have 5+ years in hardware design, PCB layout with Altium or similar, lab instrumentation, and power analysis. Bachelor's in Electrical/Electronics and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hardware engineering experience with PCB design.
• Hands-on lab experience with oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies.
• Experience with high-speed interfaces and DFx concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate PCBs including fixtures for firmware validation.
• Collaborate with firmware, systems and test teams to ensure hardware performance.
• Support power characterization and thermal considerations in designs.

Skills

Hardware engineering

PCB design

Lab instrumentation

Power measurement

High-speed design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

KiCad

OrCAD

Eagle

Job description

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Hardware Engineer to join our hardware team in Trivandrum. In this role, you will be responsible for PCB design, instrumentation setup, and power measurement - supporting the development and validation of next-generation wearable devices.

This is a hands-on engineering role ideal for an early-career hardware engineer who is passionate about electronics design, lab instrumentation, and power characterization. You will work closely with firmware, systems, and test engineering teams to ensure our hardware meets stringent quality and performance requirements.

Roles & Responsibilities

PCB Design: Design, develop, and validate PCBs including test boards, breakout boards, and instrumentation fixtures used for firmware validation, hardware characterization, and production testing.

• 6-10 years of experience in Multilayer High Density High-speed design
• Experience in High-Speed interfaces DDRx SDRAM, USB, Ethernet
• Must have working experience in complex boards with high layer count
• Must be strong in both Cadence Allegro 17.x or Altium
• Must have strong Knowledge on rules creation in Constraint Manager
• Strong knowledge on the thermal consideration on the designs.
• Understanding of PCB/laminate materials and electrical parameters a plus.
• Must be strong in IPC standards Library footprint creation.
• Experience in DFx standards (DFM / DFA / DFT).
• Preferable to have basic knowledge in SI / PI analysis & stack-up design.
• Good Communication and Analytical skill

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questions are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.

Work Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in hardware engineering, PCB design, or electronics test engineering.
• Proficiency in PCB schematic capture and layout using EDA tools (Altium Designer, KiCad, OrCAD, or Eagle).
• Hands‑on experience with lab instrumentation: oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, power supplies, and signal generators.
• Experience with power measurement techniques - current sensing, power profiling, and battery drain analysis.
• Understanding of analog and digital circuit design fundamentals.
• Familiarity with common interfaces and protocols: SPI, I2C, UART, USB, GPIO.
• Ability to read and interpret component datasheets, reference designs, and hardware schematics.
• Strong attention to detail and systematic approach to lab work and documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with consumer electronics, wearables, or IoT hardware design.
• Knowledge of DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFT (Design for Test) principles.
• Familiarity with Python or LabVIEW for automated measurement and data acquisition.
• Experience with power management ICs (PMICs), voltage regulators, and battery charging circuits.
• Knowledge of signal integrity concepts (impedance matching, EMI/EMC, grounding practices).
• Exposure to thermal analysis or thermal measurement of electronic systems.Experience with 3D mechanical CAD tools for enclosure or fixture design.
• Familiarity with BLE, Wi-Fi, or RF measurement techniques.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.