Sr. Technical Lead - Hardware & PCB Design

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 handson expertise in analog/digital hardware design, mixed-signal systems, PCB design, hardware bringup, and systemlevel 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, stackup definition, highspeed 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 handson expertise in schematic design, PCB layout, hardware bringup, and systemlevel 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. .