Senior Hardware Engineer

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded hardware systems built around 8-bit and 32-bit microcontrollers, with a preference for STM32/ARM platforms.
• Engineer hardware solutions supporting wireless communication technologies, including LoRa, GSM/GPRS, 3G/4G LTE, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.
• Design hardware interfaces for UART, SPI, I²C, RS232, RS485, SDI-12, Modbus, and Ethernet protocols.
• Develop ultra-low-power hardware architectures for battery-operated field devices.
• Design data acquisition systems, sensor interfaces, and signal-conditioning circuits.
• Design power supply circuits, including SMPS, Buck, Boost, and SEPIC converter topologies.
• Design active filters and signal amplifier circuits to meet system performance requirements.

• Prepare and review schematics and PCB designs.
• Conduct board bring-up, debugging, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Validate hardware performance and reliability through structured laboratory testing.
• Support prototype assembly and hands-on hardware verification activities.

• Collaborate closely with firmware, software, and mechanical teams to ensure seamless product integration.
• Support component selection, BOM preparation, cost optimization, and production readiness.
• Coordinate with vendors and manufacturing teams to ensure successful product realization.
• Ensure adherence to ISO 9001:2015 quality management requirements.

• Lead hardware development projects from concept through to production.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical growth within the team.
• Champion continuous improvement and technical innovation across the R&D function.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Instrumentation, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in embedded hardware design and product development.
• Demonstrated experience managing the complete product development lifecycle, including prototyping, testing, validation, and manufacturing support.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong foundation in Analog and Digital circuit design.
• Hands-on experience with ARM/STM32-based hardware development.
• Practical experience in LoRa hardware design, covering both nodes and gateways.
• Solid understanding of RF principles and wireless module integration.
• Working knowledge of power management and low-power design techniques.
• Proficiency with hardware debugging and test equipment, including DSOs, MSOs, logic analysers, multi-meters, power analysers, test jigs, and circuit simulators.
• Experience with PCB design and review using Altium Designer, Eagle, or similar tools.
• Sound understanding of EMI/EMC, DFM, DFT, grounding, shielding, and signal-integrity considerations, including high-speed design principles.
• Hands-on experience with firmware upgrade/programming procedures for embedded hardware.
• Working knowledge of flash memory interfacing and integration.
• Practical experience in PCB assembly, soldering, rework, and SMT processes.
• Working knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards, including EMI, EMC, CE, FCC, RoHS, and REACH.

Preferred Experience

• Background in Industrial Automation, IoT, Telemetry, Instrumentation, or Environmental Monitoring products.
• Experience with wireless sensor networks and remote monitoring systems.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting and debugging capabilities.
• Proven leadership and mentoring ability.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.