Lead Engineer - Hardware Design

Lead Engineer - Hardware Design

Job Openings for Lead Engineer - Hardware Design  in Metrohm Research India Private Limited (Formerly named as Ohmic Research India) (Metrohm Group Company)

Location - Pune, India.

Experience

• 12-18 years

Reporting To

• Team Lead - Hardware Design

   

Skills required

• Self-motivated professional with a proactive attitude, strong ownership, and a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Strong expertise in the design, development, and validation of electronic circuits, modules, and assemblies for complex instrumentation products, preferably analytical or measurement systems.
• Proven experience leading hardware development activities across the complete product lifecycle, from requirements definition and architecture design through development, verification, validation, and release to serial production.
• In-depth knowledge of analog and digital electronics, including circuit simulation, schematic design, PCB development support, debugging, prototyping, and comprehensive product-level testing.
• Demonstrated ability to perform root-cause analysis, troubleshoot complex hardware issues, and ensure compliance with quality, reliability, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with enthusiasm for working in cross-functional and interdisciplinary teams, including Firmware, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Design Transfer, Manufacturing, and Production teams.
• Experience supporting design transfer activities, manufacturing readiness, and production ramp-up to ensure smooth transition from development to volume production.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to established product development processes and engineering best practices while maintaining comprehensive and accurate technical documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Analyze system and customer requirements in detail, translating them into clear functional specifications, hardware architectures, and design requirements.
• Design, develop, and validate electronic circuits and subsystems using industry-standard design, simulation, and verification tools.
• Ensure hardware designs comply with applicable regulatory, safety, reliability, and quality standards throughout development and product release.
• Evaluate existing designs and proactively identify opportunities for performance enhancement, cost optimization, reliability improvements, and technology innovation.
• Collaborate closely with global R&D teams, particularly in Switzerland, and work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders including Firmware, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.
• Engage and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels across local and global teams to drive alignment and successful project execution.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment that encourages open communication, knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Contribute to departmental strategy by supporting the definition of goals, developing implementation plans, and driving continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Identify technical and professional development needs within the team and provide mentoring, coaching, and guidance to enhance team capabilities.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert, providing consultation and support to engineers in addressing complex design challenges, troubleshooting issues, and making critical technical decisions.
• Support product transfer to manufacturing by working closely with operations teams to ensure smooth production ramp-up, sustainment, and continuous improvement of released products.
• Support on Product Care activities and other ongoing projects as applicable.
• Support in Department Tasks as and when required within the team.

Secondary Skill

• Hands-on experience with Zuken CR5000/CR8000 design environments, including Design Gateway and Design Force, for schematic capture, PCB design, and design verification.
• Practical knowledge of motor control electronics, including the design, implementation, validation, and troubleshooting of motor driver circuits such as H-bridge, PWM-based, and stepper motor driver solutions, with a strong understanding of their application-specific requirements.
• Solid understanding of electronic components, embedded hardware systems, signal integrity, power electronics, and circuit design principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to independently investigate complex technical challenges while also contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Experience in EMC/EMI compliance and type testing, including test planning, execution, result interpretation, and implementation of corrective actions to achieve regulatory compliance.
• Experience working in cross-functional Agile/Scrum development teams, with a good understanding of Agile methodologies, sprint planning, backlog management, and continuous improvement practices.
• Familiarity with IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM) tools, including DOORS, ALM, Rational Team Concert (RTC), and Test Quality Manager (TQM) for requirements management, change control, traceability, and project collaboration.
• Working knowledge of product development and release processes in a regulated or quality-driven engineering environment.

Behaviours & Aptitude

• Self-Driven: Capable of managing projects independently without constant supervision.
• Effective Communicator: Fluent in English and confident in challenging technical ideas with international counterparts.
• Adaptable: Quick to learn new skills and adaptable to changing technical requirements.
• Quality Focused: Highly detail-oriented with a strong commitment to data integrity and meticulous documentation.
• Critical Thinker: Able to provide objective, analytical feedback to improve hardware reliability and design.

We are Looking for You with

Qualification:

• B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc. in Electronics, E&TC, Instrumentation Engineering or Equivalent.
• At least 12 years of professional experience in Electronics R&D

 

Technical:

• Experience in High-Speed Digital Circuit Design
• Expertise in Analog and Mixed-Signal Hardware Design
• EMC/EMI compliance, and hardware debugging/validation using laboratory instruments.