Automotive Hardware Engineer

Automotive Hardware Engineer

About the Role

Job Title: Automotive Hardware Engineer
Client Sector / Domain Preference: Automotive Electronics
Working Model: On-site
Role Type: Contract
Total Experience Required: 8+ Years

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Automotive Hardware Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced automotive electronics platforms. The role involves developing microprocessor-based systems, high-speed digital hardware, camera-based solutions, and automotive communication interfaces for next-generation products.

The primary purpose of this role is to convert customer requirements into robust hardware architectures and deliver end-to-end hardware development solutions, including schematic design, board bring-up, validation, debugging, documentation, and product lifecycle support.

The successful candidate will work closely with system architects, PCB layout engineers, software teams, manufacturing teams, and customers to deliver innovative, cost-effective, and high-quality automotive hardware solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Understand customer requirements and prepare detailed hardware requirement specifications.
2. Design and develop microprocessor- and microcontroller-based embedded hardware systems.
3. Perform schematic capture, design reviews, and hardware architecture definition.
4. Develop and validate camera-based automotive electronic systems.
5. Support PCB layout reviews and provide technical guidance to layout engineers.
6. Perform board bring-up, debugging, validation, and troubleshooting of new hardware designs.
7. Create and maintain engineering documents including test plans, test reports, presentations, ECOs, and ECRs.
8. Generate and manage Engineering BOMs (EBOMs) and product variants.
9. Perform component selection, lifecycle management, obsolescence handling, and cost optimization activities.
10. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives within quality, cost, and schedule targets.
11. Support prototype development, integration testing, and product verification activities.
12. Utilize PLM tools for component and product lifecycle management.
13. Participate in technical reviews, risk assessments, and customer discussions.
14. Drive continuous product improvement initiatives and engineering best practices.

Required Skills & Experience:

1. B.Tech (ECE) or M.Tech (Digital Electronics).
2. Minimum 8 years of experience in Automotive Hardware Design and Development.
3. Strong experience in Analog, Digital, and Mixed-Signal Circuit Design.
4. Expertise in Microprocessor- and Microcontroller-based System Design.
5. Experience in FPGA-based hardware design and integration.
6. Strong knowledge of camera implementation and image interface systems.
7. Hands-on experience with high-speed interfaces:
   • DDR3 / DDR4 / DDR5
   • MIPI
   • FPD-Link
   • Automotive Ethernet (100/1000T1)
   • Ethernet (100/1000T)
   • PCI & PCIe
8. Strong understanding of communication protocols:
   • I2C
   • SPI
   • USB
   • LIN
   • CAN-FD
9. Experience in schematic capture, layout review, and hardware debugging.
10. Strong board bring-up, validation, testing, and troubleshooting skills.
11. Hands-on experience using lab instruments:

• Precision DMMs
• High-Frequency Oscilloscopes (DSOs)
• Logic Analyzers

1. Basic soldering and hardware rework skills for SMD components.
2. Experience in BOM management, component engineering, and obsolescence management.
3. Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable Skills & Experience

1. Experience in Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) simulations using HyperLynx or SIWave.
2. Knowledge of EMC/EMI analysis, debugging, and mitigation techniques.
3. Familiarity with automotive functional safety processes and standards.
4. Experience working with DFMEA methodologies.
5. Exposure to automotive product development lifecycle and quality standards.
6. Experience with PLM tools and engineering change management processes.
7. Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Testability (DFT) concepts.
8. Experience working with global engineering teams and automotive OEMs/Tier-1 suppliers.

Tools & Technologies:

Hardware Design

• Altium Designer 22+
• FPGA Platforms
• High-Speed Digital Hardware

Simulation Tools

• LTspice
• Saber (or equivalent simulation tools)

Analysis Tools (Preferred)

• HyperLynx
• SIWave

Quality & Reliability

• Madini DFMEA (Preferred)

Conclusion – Ideal Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate will be a highly experienced Automotive Hardware Design Engineer with strong expertise in microprocessor-based system design, high-speed digital interfaces, automotive communication protocols, and board-level hardware development.

The successful candidate should possess excellent problem-solving capabilities, strong technical leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. They should be capable of driving hardware projects from requirements definition through design, validation, and production support.

Candidates with expertise in automotive cameras, DDR4/DDR5 systems, MIPI, FPD-Link, Automotive Ethernet, and FPGA-based platforms will be highly regarded.

Additional Requirements:

• Qualification: B.Tech (ECE) / M.Tech (Digital Electronics)
• Joining Requirement: Immediate to 30 days Joiners Only