
Senior Hardware Engineer
at Hardware consulting company
Job Description
Experience: Senior Hardware Engineer 4-7 years
Job Location: Pune
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Mandatory:
- Responsible for safety electronics hardware product from requirement till validation with certification body
- Design experience on Digital circuits, Analog circuits and microcontroller based design
- Experience/exposure on board bring-up testing, prototype testing and troubleshooting.
- Experience/exposure on Circuit simulation tools such as PSPICE, LTSpice and able to perform reviews
- Knowledge of schematic capture tools like Mentor Graphics DxDesigner and able to perform reviews
- Perform MATHCAD calculation (i.e. in excel or tool) based on hardware design and able to perform reviews
- Contributes to electronics hardware related functionality safety reviews
- Designs multilayer boards and worked on board stack up products
- Planning, Design, Analysis, Compliance / Precompliance Testing and Manufacturing of electronic board(s), product(s) with system understanding.
- Works closely with other engineering disciplines (e.g. mechatronics, internal and external industrial engineering, technical sales towards customer) to ensure quality, to fulfill the requirements and to reach target costs.
- Provides life cycle analysis of electronic components and suggest alternate for replacement
- Creates hardware documentation e.g. BOM, design and test specifications
- Performs activities after serial launch, e.g. change and obsolescence management.
- Good understanding of variety of electronic components and their function
- Understanding of PCB layout and able to perform Layout review
Desirable:
- Carryout FMEA/DFMEA analysis.
- Is responsible for product safety
- Requirement Engineering Certifications like CPRE
- Consults in commissioning products in the field, in order to support responsible Engineer

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Key Responsibilities
● Contribute to firmware architecture discussions and implement embedded solutions
aligned with product requirements.
● Design, implement, and maintain low-level code (C/C++ and Assembly) for device
drivers, RTOS-based systems, and communication protocols.
● Work with microcontrollers (ARM Cortex-M, RISC-V, etc.), SoCs, and interfaces (UART,
SPI, I2C, USB).
● Participate in board bring-up, debugging, and validation using JTAG/SWD, logic
analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
● Support OTA updates, bootloaders, and watchdog implementations to ensure robust
device operation.
● Collaborate with QA and production teams on testing, DFU flows, and manufacturing
integration.
● Document design specifications, APIs, and debugging procedures for internal use.
● Stay updated on embedded industry practices, toolchains, and frameworks to enhance
development quality.
Qualifications / Skill Set
● Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field.
● 4–7 years of hands-on experience in embedded systems and firmware development.
● Strong programming skills in C/C++ with familiarity in Assembly.
● Experience with FreeRTOS or similar RTOS.
● Hands-on expertise with STM32, Nordic, or Renesas controllers is a plus.
● Knowledge of power optimization, OTA mechanisms, and firmware security.
● Skilled in debugging embedded systems using JTAG/SWD and related tools.
● Experience with Git-based workflows; scripting knowledge in Python is desirable.
● Prior experience delivering production-grade firmware is an advantage.
Required Skills: Advanced Hardware Board Design Expertise, Signal Integrity, EMI/EMC & Design Analysis, Board Bring-Up & Troubleshooting, EDA Tools & Technical Documentation, Cross-Functional & Supply Chain Coordination
Criteria:
- Education: B.Tech / M.Tech in ECE / CSE / IT
- Experience: 10–12 years in hardware board design, system hardware engineering, and full product deployment cycles
- Proven expertise in digital, analog, and power electronic circuit analysis & design
- Strong hands-on experience designing boards with SoCs, FPGAs, CPLDs, and MPSoC architectures
- Deep understanding of signal integrity, EMI/EMC, and high-speed design considerations
- Must have successfully completed at least two hardware product development cycles from high-level design to final deployment
- Ability to independently handle schematic design, design analysis (DC drop, SI), and cross-team design reviews
- Experience in sourcing & procurement of electronic components, PCBs, and mechanical parts for embedded/IoT/industrial hardware
- Strong experience in board bring-up, debugging, issue investigation, and cross-functional triage with firmware/software teams
- Expertise in hardware validation, test planning, test execution, equipment selection, debugging, and report preparation
- Proficiency in Cadence Allegro or Altium EDA tools (mandatory)
- Experience coordinating with layout, mechanical, SI, EMC, manufacturing, and supply chain teams
- Strong understanding of manufacturing services, production pricing models, supply chain, and logistics for electronics/electromechanical components
Description
REQUIRED SKILLS:
• Extensive experience in hardware board designs and towards multiple product field deployment cycle.
• Strong foundation and expertise in analyzing digital, Analog and power electronic circuits.
• Proficient with SoC, FPGAs, CPLD and MPSOC architecture-based board designs.
• Knowledgeable in signal integrity, EMI/EMC concepts for digital and power electronics.
• Completed at least two project from high-level design to final product level deployment.
• Capable of independently managing product’s schematic, design analysis DC Drop, Singal Integrity, and coordinating reviews with peer of layout, mechanical, SI, and EMC teams.
• Sourcing and procurement of electronic components, PCBs, and mechanical parts for cutting-edge IoT, embedded, and industrial product development.
• Experienced in board bring-up, issue investigation, and triage in collaboration with firmware and software teams.
• Skilled in preparing hardware design documentation, validation test planning, identify necessary test equipment, test development, execution, debugging, and report preparation.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborative work with cross-functional teams, including post-silicon bench validation, BIOS, and driver development/QA.
• Hands-on experience with Cadence Allegro/Altium EDA tools is essential.
• Familiarity with programming and scripting languages like Python and Perl, and experience in test automation is advantageous.
• Should have excellent exposure with coordination of Manufacturing Services, pricing model for production value supply chain & Logistics in electronics and electromechanical components domain.
Education Requirements:
B. Tech / M. Tech (ECE/ CSE/ IT)
Experience - 10 to 12 Years
MANDATORY CRITERIA:
- Education: B.Tech / M.Tech in ECE / CSE / IT
- Experience: 10–12 years in hardware board design, system hardware engineering, and full product deployment cycles
- Proven expertise in digital, analog, and power electronic circuit analysis & design
- Strong hands-on experience designing boards with SoCs, FPGAs, CPLDs, and MPSoC architectures
- Deep understanding of signal integrity, EMI/EMC, and high-speed design considerations
- Must have successfully completed at least two hardware product development cycles from high-level design to final deployment
- Ability to independently handle schematic design, design analysis (DC drop, SI), and cross-team design reviews
- Experience in sourcing & procurement of electronic components, PCBs, and mechanical parts for embedded/IoT/industrial hardware
- Strong experience in board bring-up, debugging, issue investigation, and cross-functional triage with firmware/software teams
- Expertise in hardware validation, test planning, test execution, equipment selection, debugging, and report preparation
- Proficiency in Cadence Allegro or Altium EDA tools (mandatory)
- Experience coordinating with layout, mechanical, SI, EMC, manufacturing, and supply chain teams
- Strong understanding of manufacturing services, production pricing models, supply chain, and logistics for electronics/electromechanical components
DESCRIPTION:
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
The company is a semiconductor and embedded system design company with a focus on Embedded, Turnkey ASICs, Mixed Signal IP, Semiconductor & Product Engineering and IoT solutions catering to Aerospace & Defence, Consumer Electronics, Automotive, Medical and Networking & Telecommunications.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Extensive experience in hardware board designs and towards multiple product field deployment cycles.
- Strong foundation and expertise in analyzing digital, Analog and power electronic circuits.
- Proficient with SoC, FPGAs, CPLD and MPSOC architecture-based board designs.
- Knowledgeable in signal integrity, EMI/EMC concepts for digital and power electronics.
- Completed at least two project from high-level design to final product level deployment.
- Capable of independently managing product’s schematic, design analysis DC Drop, Signal Integrity, and coordinating reviews with peer of layout, mechanical, SI, and EMC teams.
- Sourcing and procurement of electronic components, PCBs, and mechanical parts for cutting-edge IoT, embedded, and industrial product development.
- Experienced in board bring-up, issue investigation, and triage in collaboration with firmware and software teams.
- Skilled in preparing hardware design documentation, validation test planning, identifying necessary test equipment, test development, execution, debugging, and report preparation.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborative work with cross-functional teams, including post-silicon bench validation, BIOS, and driver development/QA.
- Hands-on experience with Cadence Allegro/Altium EDA tools is essential.
- Familiarity with programming and scripting languages like Python and Perl, and experience in test automation is advantageous.
- Should have excellent exposure with coordination of Manufacturing Services, pricing model for production value supply chain & Logistics in electronics and electromechanical components domain.
Job Description
Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives through groundbreaking products and services ? Look no further! Protectol Health is a pioneering pharma-tech company with a holistic approach that spans conventional pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, nutrients, and business safety. Our dedication to the value of "Life matters" is not just a slogan – it's ingrained in every facet of our work culture and offerings.
With dedicated divisions in Pharma, Technology, Nutraceuticals, Nutriments, and Business Safety, we drive impactful research and development activities that redefine industries and touch lives. Our operational footprint extends across the GCC countries and India, allowing us to reach and transform communities on a grand scale.
If you're enthusiastic about creating a positive impact and wish to be a part of an organization that values and prioritizes lives, Protectol Health welcomes you. Join us in our mission to shape a healthier present and future. Your expertise and passion will find a meaningful home here.
Roles and Responsibilities
As an Embedded Firmware Engineer, you will be responsible for:
● Leading the firmware development for our product line of safety and medical devices.
● Designing, developing, testing, and maintaining embedded firmware.
● Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define software requirements, specifications, and architectures based on product requirements and industry standards.
● Implementing firmware solutions that comply with ATEX certification, IEC 61508, and Functional Safety (SIL standards) for devices used in hazardous locations.
● Conducting thorough testing and validation of firmware to ensure reliability, accuracy, and compliance with safety standards.
● Optimizing firmware for power efficiency and performance to meet the life of portable and battery-powered devices.
● Implement firmware algorithms for sensor calibration, data processing, and user interface interactions.
● Assisting in hardware-software integration, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure seamless functionality of the devices.
● Collaborating with Quality Assurance and Product Validation teams to ensure the highest quality of firmware deliverables.
● Participating in code reviews and providing constructive feedback to improve code quality and maintainability.
● Keeping abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and advancements in embedded systems for continuous improvement and innovation.
Skills and Qualifications:
● Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
● 3+ years of experience in embedded firmware development for portable and wireless gas detectors and docking stations.
● Proficiency in C/C++ programming languages for embedded systems.
● Hands-on experience with a complete product development cycle is an add-on.
● Experience with STM32/STM8/ MSP430 or any other low-power microcontrollers for the development of low-powered devices.
● Experience in reading and optimizing analog data in various types of ADCs.
● Understanding of ATEX certification requirements and compliance.
● Understanding and practical experience with Functional Safety standards (SIL2/3 standards) in the development of safety-critical systems is an add-on.
● Experience with coding standards. (eg: Misra-C) Familiarity with System architectures and communication protocols like I2C, UART, SPI, etc. Knowledge of sleep modes and low-power optimization techniques for battery-operated devices.
● Experience in developing and using custom segment LCDs (TN, STN, etc.) used in battery-powered ultra-low power devices.
● Experience with software development tools, version control systems, and bug-tracking systems. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
● Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
● Advantages for individuals who thrive in a startup setting.
Work Culture
At Protectol Health, we prioritize our diverse and talented team. We offer flexible work arrangements and resources for well-being to support our employees' personal and professional growth. By putting people first, we attract and retain top talent and drive innovation toward our mission of improving health and well-being
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Strong experience with programming microcontrollers like Arduino, ESP32, and ESP8266.
- Experience with Embedded C/C++.
- Experience with Raspberry Pi, Python, and OpenCV.
- Experience with Low power Devices would be preferred
- Knowledge about communication protocols (UART, I2C, etc.)
- Experience with Wi-Fi, LoRa, GSM, M2M, SImcom, and Quactel Modules.
- Experience with 3d modeling (preferred).
- Experience with 3d printers (preferred).
- Experience with Hardware design and knowledge of basic electronics.
- Experience with Software will be preferred.ss
Detailed Job role (daily basis) done by the IOT developer.
· Design hardware that meets the needs of the application.
· Support for current hardware, testing, and bug-fixing.
· Create, maintain, and document microcontroller code.
· prototyping, testing, and soldering
· Making 3D/CAD models for PCBs.
Responsibilities:
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, system architects, and product managers, to define software requirements and specifications for embedded systems.
· Design and develop efficient, reliable, and scalable embedded software solutions that meet the defined requirements.
· Write, test, and debug code in programming languages commonly used for embedded systems, such as C, C++, and assembly language.
· Interface with hardware components, such as sensors, actuators, microcontrollers, and communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C,CAN etc.).
· Develop and implement device drivers, firmware, and low-level software to control hardware peripherals.
· Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to coding standards.
· Perform unit testing, integration testing, and system testing of the embedded software.
· Analyse and optimize system performance, memory usage, and power consumption.
· Collaborate with the quality assurance team to identify and resolve software defects.
· Stay up-to-date with industry trends, tools, and technologies related to embedded systems and software development.
· Document software design, code, and test procedures for internal and external use.
· Provide technical support to other teams during product integration, testing, and deployment.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
· Proven experience in embedded software development, including designing, coding, testing, and debugging.
· Proficiency in programming languages such as C and C++.
· Familiarity with Embedded C, 32-bit microcontroller,16-bit microcontroller hardware interfaces.
· Knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and multi-threaded programming.
· Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex hardware-software interactions.
· Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
· Familiarity with communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet) is desirable.
· Knowledge of security considerations in embedded systems is an advantage.
Location: Chennai
Job Brief
We are looking for an analytical, results-driven Senior Hardware and Firmware Engineer who can create complex PCB layout while using the least space possible. The designs should allow for easy development and debugging for the firmware engineers while keeping customer requirements, cost constraints and space constraints in mind. Hardware debugging knowledge and soldering skills are essential for this role.
You would also be required to have a keen eye for developing firmware with a low memory footprint and low power consumption while being robust and resistant to errors. You are expected to achieve these goals using your in-depth understanding of the programming language, compilers, microcontroller architectures and debugging tools. You are expected to keep a look out for upcoming advancements in the industry which will help optimize the product.
Main Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include:
- Would be asked to write efficient, modular and robust firmware which will interface with multiple components like MEMS sensors, battery chargers, secondary microcontrollers etc.
- Writing clean, readable, and modular code
- Would be deeply involved in the schematic design for a product which includes cost-benefit
- analysis of components, component evaluation by designing a proof of concept, suggestions
- in how the components should be connected etc.
- Collaborate with software engineers who would develop companion applications to the
- product
- Creating cost and space optimized layouts for 2/4-layer PCBs
- Collaborating with firmware engineers and supply chain personnel on deciding the
- components to be used on a PCB.
- Collaborate with firmware engineers in designing PCB schematics
- Debugging faulty PCBs using on a hardware level and collaborate with firmware engineers to debug on a firmware level.
- Understanding the manufacturing rules of PCB manufacturers and PCB assembly houses.
Key Requirements
- MSc or PhD in ECE, EEE, EIE or in related fields preferred with a strong technical knowledge and 3-4+ years of experience in designing PCB layouts and developing firmware.
- Ability to transform research articles into the working solutions to solve real-world problems.
- Should have a strong foundation in analog and digital electronics
- Should have designed 4-layer PCBs which has been manufactured
- Familiar with using KiCAD or Altium Designer
- Familiar with using components like MOSFETs, diodes, voltage regulators etc.
- Experience in designing PCBs involving BGA fanouts
- Proficient in using soldering equipment like soldering irons and hot air gun.
- Should have worked with an ARM Cortex M series device like STM32, nRF52 etc
- Familiar with basic data structures like linked lists, queues, trees etc.
- Should be able to compile and link source code with static libraries without using an IDE
- Basic knowledge of microcontrollers peripherals like UART, I2C, SPI, ADC etc.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effectively communicating with the
- team and ability to presenting information to varied technical and non-technical audience.
Must be able to produce solutions independently in an organized manner and be able to - work in a team when required.
Preferred Skills (Not Mandatory)
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Experience in antenna design
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Worked with communications protocols like BLE/WiFi
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Worked with equipment like logic analyzers, oscilloscopes etc
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Experience in handling 3D printers
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Familiar with Python
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Worked with equipment like logic analyzers, oscilloscopes etc.
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Worked on microcontrollers from Dialog Semiconductors, Nordic Semiconductors,
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STMicroelectronics, Espressif etc.
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Worked on projects involving DSP, AI/ML
Location: Bangalore
About Us
Valiance is a global AI & Data analytics firm helping clients build cutting-edge technology solutions for
digital transformation. We work with some of the marquee brands across India, US and APAC to build
transformative solutions for Credit Risk, Fraud, Predictive Maintenance, Quality Inspection, Data lake, IOT
analytics etc. Our team comprises 100+ professionals across Machine Learning, Data Engineering & Cloud
expertise
Required Technical and Professional Expertise:
Must have 4 -10 Years of Experience.
Graduate/Post Graduate in engineering, statistics, or a highly quantitative field
Hands on Experience in Embedded C with Linux (Train & Deploy Model)
Hands on Experience in Embedded System, c , Linux
Experience with any Advance Embedded system design Programmer Certification advantage.
Have Knowledge of OS: Linux, Embedded Linux & Linux Tools
Language – C ( Mandatory ), Shell, Python
Personal Skills:
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to manage stakeholders' expectations and work in a high-pressure environment.
Demonstrate strong ownership & commitment to the cause of customer success.
A team player capable of high performance, flexibility in a dynamic working environment and the
ability to lead

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Responsibilities
- Take ownership of firmware development for motor controllers
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- Implement motor control algorithms in microcontrollers
- Debug and diagnose the firmware on the controller hardware
- Develop drivers and HAL firmware as needed for various peripherals
Skills and Experience
- Experience in embedded Firmware development
- In-depth knowledge of C programming knowledge
- Extensive engineering experiences in software development with proven track record of at least one product from concept to production
- Hands on experience with development and debugging of embedded systems
- Experience in working with real-time embedded systems and power electronics
- Experience in working with Microcontroller peripherals such as ADC, Timers, Comparators, Input-capture, PWM etc.
- Experience with microcontrollers from TI, NXP, STM32, PIC, Atmel (ARM based microcontroller experience is preferred)
- Ability to translate mathematical concepts to executable code in resource-constrained microcontroller environments
- Exposure to debugging using lab equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Multimeters, Logic Analyzers, signal generators etc.
- Hands-on experience in bringing up a new hardware with firmware written from scratch
- Experience with simulation software such as Matlab, Simulink etc is highly desirable
- Knowledge and experience of control systems is highly preferred
- Experience in automotive domain is preferable
Character Traits
- Proactive
- Problem solver
- Committed and motivated
- Inquisitive and eager to learn
- Clarity of thinking
- Sense of urgency
- Can-do attitude
- Team player
Education and Experience:
B.E – EE, CS, ME (or equivalent) from a reputed institution with 3 years of experience OR
ME/MS – EE, CS, ME (or equivalent) with 1-2 years of experience








