Sr. Technical Lead - Hardware & PCB Design

Actalent; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Sr. Technical Lead - Hardware & PCB Design in Pune, India. You will drive design, validation, and industrialization of electronic hardware for Industrial Automation, including motor control, power electronics, and mixed-signal systems.

You will own end-to-end hardware development, guide layout, DFM/DFT, and ensure EMI/EMC and safety compliance, collaborating with firmware, mechanical, and vendors across global teams.

Qualifications

• BE / Equivalent in Electronics with 12–18 years of hardware design experience.
• Strong analog and digital circuit design with mixed-signal experience.
• Experience with BLDC motor control hardware and power topologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware design from schematic to prototyping and validation.
• Develop analog/digital/mixed-signal circuitry and PCB layouts.
• Collaborate with firmware to tune motor control and debugging.

Skills

Analog design

Digital design

PCB design

EMI/EMC

Motor control

Power electronics

Education

BE in Electronics

Tools

Oscilloscope

Lab instruments

CAN/I2C/SPI

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Technical Lead - Hardware & PCB Design

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Sr Technical Leader for Hardware & PCB Design to join our dynamic Engineering team. As a Sr Tech Lead, you will be responsible for the design, development, validation, and industrialization of electronic hardware used in Industrial Automation products such as Electric Actuators. The role requires strong hands‑on expertise in analog/digital hardware design, mixed-signal systems, PCB design, hardware bring‑up, and system‑level debugging.

Responsibilities

• Help with the design and development of electronic hardware for Industrial Automation products such as Electric Actuators.
• Design analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits including microcontroller systems, sensor interfaces, power supplies, and signal conditioning.
• Design and develop BLDC motor controller hardware, including 3-phase inverter topology, gate drivers, current sensing, and protection circuits.
• Collaborate with firmware teams for motor control bring-up (FOC / commutation) and system-level tuning and debugging.
• Design and optimize AC-DC / DC-DC power architectures, including topology selection, efficiency optimization, and thermal considerations.
• Translate system requirements into robust, manufacturable hardware solutions.
• Define and document system architecture, requirements, and hardware specifications.
• Guide schematic design, component selection, and PCB layout with focus on DFM / DFT, signal integrity, manufacturability, and cost optimization.
• Individually own and execute PCB design activities, including layout reviews, stack‑up definition, high‑speed routing considerations, and collaboration with layout engineers when needed.
• Oversee hardware prototyping, bring-up, debugging, and performance validation using lab instruments and test automation.
• Ensure compliance with EMI / EMC, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including firmware & mechanical engineers, to ensure cohesive and integrated product development.
• Interact with vendors, contract manufacturers, and certification agencies for sourcing, production readiness, and product approvals.
• Develop Product domain knowledge, conduct and participate in team meetings and knowledge sharing sessions.
• Report & communicate project progress to stakeholders periodically.

Note: This is an Individual Contributor role requiring strong hands‑on expertise in schematic design, PCB layout, hardware bring‑up, and system‑level debugging.

Requirement

• BE / Equivalent in Industrial Electronics / Electronics and Telecommunication with 12 to 18 yrs. of Industrial Experience in Electronics Hardware Design and Development Domain.
• Strong expertise in analog and digital circuit design, with hands‑on experience in low‑level signal conditioning, power management and thermal design techniques for analytical instrumentation.
• In‑depth knowledge of microcontroller / microprocessor interfacing with low‑noise, low‑power ADCs, DACs, and sensors is essential.
• Solid understanding of Control Loop Theory, signal integrity and proficiency in designing linear circuits and a wide range of signal conditioning techniques.
• Hands‑on experience in BLDC motor control hardware design, including inverter stages, gate driver circuits, current sensing, and protection mechanisms.
• Good understanding of motor control fundamentals such as back-EMF sensing, commutation methods, and basic FOC principles.
• Strong understanding of control loop compensation, stability analysis, and magnetics design for switching power supplies.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a proven ability to implement and optimize complex designs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of communication protocols including SPI, I2C, CAN, RS485, RS232, USB, HART, PROFIBUS and Ethernet.
• Ability to take designs from schematic capture to working prototypes, following structured processes from requirements specification, design guidelines, and PCB layout to DFM / DFT, collaborating effectively with mechanical and firmware teams across global locations.
• Hands‑on experience with AC / DC power supplies, including strong design knowledge in SMPS and DC‑DC converters across various topologies.
• Solid understanding of EMI / EMC/ Safety compliance requirements and design practices, including effective implementation of shielding and grounding techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with global, cross‑functional teams.
• Proficient in using test and measurement lab equipment, and capable of independently handling hardware validation and debugging throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Knowledge in magnetic designs such as transformers & solenoids.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in EMI/EMC/Safety -compliant design, testing, and certification is highly desirable and will be considered a

strong advantage.

• Experience in motor drive applications for industrial automation, actuators, or motion control systems.
• Experience with isolated power supply topologies and compliance with safety standards (IEC/UL) is a plus.
• Knowledge & experience with industrial digital communication protocols (e.g. HART, Modbus, Ethernet based, Profibus, Wireless (such as Bluetooth, LoRaWAN) etc.)
• Experience with low-power embedded systems and battery management.
• Experience of Unit and Integration testing, performance measurement, Debugging and analysis of the assigned issues, Re‑engineering of existing code for reuse with required modifications and associated unit/integration testing.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self‑reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.