Sr./Lead Power Electronics Hardware Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Understanding various protocols and specifications related to AC and DC EV charging and efficiently

implementing firmware using embedded C/C++/Python programming languages for a variety of

hardware and IDE platforms.

• Developing solutions which satisfy applicable technical specifications such as IEC62196, ISO 15118,

IEC 61851, OCPP and adhere to the company’s development processes.

• Interfacing IOs, ADCs, GSM, BLE, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART, RS232, RS485, Modbus, CAN

communication with the EV charger controller.

• Using RTOS for writing time critical modules of firmware.

• Ensure a high quality output by performing regular code reviews & Unit Testing.

• Maintaining repository using Git for existing and new products.

• Assist Sr Firmware Engineer in formalizing and modifying development processes, with timelines.

• To ensure high quality of development, with strict adherence to timelines.

• Manage Prototype testing, Production testing, Validation and Certification as per industry standards.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics or equivalent.

• Relevant work experience of around 5-6 years.

• Experience in hands-on development and troubleshooting on embedded targets.

• Expertise in programming C/ C++/Python and Algorithms

• Proven experience in embedded systems design with pre-emptive, multitasking real-time operating

systems.

• Familiarity with IDEs, software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review

• Adequate knowledge of reading schematics and data sheets for components

• Strong documentation and writing skills.

• Familiarity with software management tools like Git, Jira, confluence.

• Experience with high load machinery, rectifiers will be an added advantage.

• Experience in EV/ EVSE domain will be an added advantage.

• Familiarity with IEC 62196, ISO 15118, IEC 61851, OCPP will be an added advantage.

• Excellent team player with great communication skills (written, and verbal).

• Must be flexible, independent and self-motivated. Minimal supervision will be preferred. Good team

player across organization and quick learning attitude  Result orientation and focus on details.

• Budget: Management of budget for Hardware Asset Management tools, services and staffing (permanent and temporary)
• Talent management: Permanent, contract, temporary and graduate trainees
• Matrix management: Management of staff with Hardware Asset Management responsibility in other business units
• Lead third-party Hardware Asset Management resources: Supervisory responsibility for third-party resources supporting Hardware Asset Management activity
• Financial: Oversight of spending on technology asset support, which includes hardware, software, cloud services, support, maintenance and hardware disposal
• Environment: Endpoints and edge devices, software and service asset vendors, on-premises data center assets, and cloud services
• Other: Liability management and remediation tracking

The IT asset manager will:

• Ensure that appropriate resources (people, tools, services) and processes are in place to gather and analyze data relating to technology asset life cycles and related processes.
• Promote and advocate the value of Hardware Asset Management to various leaders. This includes developing and promoting effective Hardware Asset Management strategies, policy, approaches and practices across the full range of digital technology assets used within the organization.
• Identify and report on breaches of Hardware Asset Management policy, and track remedial action.
• Report on (or develop reporting on) remediation of digital technology asset-related risks and progress of optimization activity.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting, and that data completeness and quality issues are quickly identified and escalated to the responsible data or process owners.
• Gather data on and provide analysis of all activities that have an impact on the value, cost and risk of digital technology asset life cycles.
• Provide finance with the data to support the analysis of digital technology asset project and maintenance budgets and business cases.
• Assign responsibilities for sub disciplines, such as IT asset disposition (ITAD).
• Ensure that Hardware Asset Management -related tools and services are properly evaluated, selected, implemented, configured and maintained, with appropriate integration with other sources of organizational data.
• Provide access to technology asset data in support of essential activities required to support the effective running of the business.
• Manage the everyday functions of the core Hardware Asset Management team. This includes staffing, budgeting and other relevant management functions required to hold all IT and business stakeholders accountable for optimizing the cost, risk and benefit of digital technology assets throughout their life cycle.
• Managing the deployment and collection of devices and other hardware assets to the associates or offices.

The IT asset manager acts in a leadership role and must demonstrate the following leadership attributes:

• Strategic thinking — An understanding of strategic business objectives and the ability to develop a vision and strategy for Hardware Asset Management and execute it effectively in order to drive results toward those objectives
• Interpersonal skills — Proven ability to collaborate, build relationships and influence individuals at all levels in a matrix management environment (as well as external vendors and service providers) to ensure that segregation and overlapping roles are identified and coordinated
• Strategic relationship management — Includes working with vendors during compliance audits
• Strategic vision — Ability to sense emerging needs and drive change as Hardware Asset Management develops and matures to meet organizational and technology challenges

The Hardware asset manager must have the following skills:

• Strong communication skills with a proven ability to understand key business and technical concepts, and then effectively communicate these concepts with technical staff, business stakeholders and senior management
• Strong organizational skills, the ability to perform under pressure and to manage multiple priorities with competing demands for resources
• Strong analytical, data processing and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in process formulation and improvement
• Ability to read and interrupt contracts to properly manage digital technology, which includes license and maintenance agreements
• Ability to manage the deployment and collection of devices and other hardware assets to the associates or offices in a large scale. Demonstrable experience of managing assets in hundreds of thousands will be required.

The Hardware asset manager must have in-depth knowledge and experience of the following:

• Technology asset life cycle (whether digital technology, information, financial or physical assets), best practice governance, tools and services
• Policy, process, and procedure development and implementation
• Technology contracts and their likely cost implications through the technology asset life cycle
• Engagement with sourcing, procurement and vendor management legal, tax and accountancy advisors for additional information
• Data processing, analysis and quality management tools
• Ability to manage effective deployment, collection and disposition of assets and managing the devices through its lifecycle

Additionally, an understanding of IT business continuity, cybersecurity, and integrated risk management and optimization methodologies is highly desirable, along with knowledge of IT management.

The following experience is considered essential:

• A management role, including engagement with sourcing, procurement and vendor management, business stakeholders and frontline operational IT staff
• Prior Hardware Asset Management roles (hardware or software) or demonstrable experience of working with IT asset management professionals to deliver Hardware Asset Management capability and improved business outcomes
• Atleast 16 years of experience with IT, enterprise asset management or information management
• Demonstrated leadership experience building cross-organizational consensus with exposure to technology providers and/or business clients
• Demonstrated experience in liaising with middle and senior management
• Experience with building business requirements for digital technology tools and services, developing business cases, and selecting solutions using RFP documentation and processes
• Experience leading system or tool implementations, with responsibility for verifying capabilities, outputs, dependencies and implementation scope
• Experience managing deployment, collection and disposition of assets in a large scale with globally distributed workforce.

The following experience is considered desirable, but not mandatory:

• 13+ years of experience working in the working in a large IT/ITeS organization
• 13+ years of experience in managing external IT service providers handling digital technology assets
• Experience with ServiceNow platform

This is a sensitive role dealing with commercial risks and significant costs. The organization must have a high level of confidence in the integrity and track record of the individual appointed to this role.

The following certifications are considered desirable, but not mandatory:

• ITIL v3 Foundation certification
• Certified IT Asset Manager
• COBIT 5 Foundation

• An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in finance, IT, engineering, business management or a related field
• Tertiary qualifications in financial accounting, project management or data analysis, or a legal or paralegal qualification that includes contract, copyright or intellectual property law are preferred

JOB DESCRIPTION 

 Create and develop PCB layouts based on electronic schematics with proper

component placement and routing to have minimal EMI.

 Ensuring the design meets all electrical and mechanical requirements, including size

constraints, signal integrity, power distribution, and thermal considerations.

 Expertise in PCB and component Footprint (3D model) and Symbol creation also

monitor, review and drive the library deliverables.

 Individual Contributor and take Ownership for library, multi-layer (4 to 6 layers) PCB

Layout, BOM generation till Gerber release and pick & place data for production.

 He/She will be responsible for maintaining the 3D model of the designed PCB.

 He/She will be handling the queries related to gerber from PCB manufacturers.

 Need to be involved in CFT (mechanical, electrical & firmware) for design reviews.

 The designer must have hands on experience of Altium, Orcad, AutoCAD like CAD

softwares.

 Ensure that PCB designs comply with industry standards, regulations, and

certifications (e.g., IPC standards, RoHS, UL).

 Keep up-to-date with the latest advancements in PCB design technologies, tools, and

methodologies to stay competitive and drive innovation.

 Understand and work with design files in various formats like Gerber, DXF, step, and

ODB++

 Conduct design rule checks (DRC) and electrical rule checks (ERC) to ensure the

PCB design complies with industry standards and design guidelines.

Qualifications:

 Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related

field.

 Proficiency in PCB design software and tools.

 Strong understanding of electronics, electrical engineering principles, and PCB

manufacturing processes.

 Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to PCB design and

manufacturing.

 Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

 Effective communication and teamwork skills.

 Experience with PCB layout in various applications, such as consumer electronics,

automotive, aerospace, or medical devices, is a plus.

 Work experience of 4+ years in design and development of PCBs for power electronics

and embedded applications.

Location: Bangalore

Experience - 3 ~ 9 Years

o Excellent C++ programming skills in an embedded environment

o Strong knowledge of Design patterns in C++

o Development experience on MPEG-DASH, HLS, Smooth streaming

o Excellent development skills in Multimedia framework, Gstreamer

o Development experience in Multimedia container formats (AVI, TS, MP4, WMV, RM, FLV, MKV, and PS), audio/video codecs

o Strong knowledge of DRM/TEE/Security Domain, W3C EME, CDM, Common Encryption, DTCP, HDCP2, Crypto spec

o Strong understanding of Linux/RTOS and system programming

o Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Plus Points

o Knowledge of Open source integration

o Cross-compiling for ARM architecture, profiling tools

o Knowledge of tools GIT/Gerrit/GCOV/LCOV

o Familiarity with agile development

At Knowx Innovations Pvt Ltd, A software and hardware design solution company, we believe that building core technical skills for young minds has great potential to solve problems and create opportunities for the world. Our summer internship offerings have great potential to build employability skills among budding engineers and entrepreneurs. internship programs are a doorway to their career journey. Our interns work on real-time projects to solve real-world problems while being closely mentored and coached by experienced employees. So that at the end of internship tenure, each intern will be optimistic to take up any challenges in their careers.

Internships for students are the perfect way to explore the path of success for future. Internship for engineering students of CSE,ECE,EEE,ISE  provides an opportunity to students to explore their potential career options. Our holistic approach will transform the students to be industry-ready, be it interpersonal communication, project/product presentations, process and implementation, teamwork and corporate culture.

When you join us, you’ll lead the full-cycle development of the hardware focusing on robust and cost-effective solutions for hardware design, layout design and the fabrication of PCBs. You’ll be responsible for the successful production of the hardware coordinating directly with the production team. Your role will be crucial to Quixote’s success.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Design multi-layer printed circuit board layouts incorporating the latest fabrication and assembly standards. 
• Design the schematics for the PCB and gather their inputs to ensure the electrical characteristics of the PCB are within specification.
• Collaborate with mechanical, fabrication, manufacturing and test engineers for a functional, cost-effective layout.
• Develop, check and release full documentation packages as required per work instructions and project requirements.
• Analysis and evaluation of company requirements, initial BoM creation and component selection accordingly with consideration of costs, schedule, platform, quality etc. 
• Development of complex modules & components of the latest technology to implement them into other projects and future automotive systems 
• Develop modules & components’ system design, schematic design/integration, layout design following design rules, design verification 
• Evaluation of relevant technology, functions regarding requirements, market trends and feasibility together with other engineering core teams & procurement to ensure the best design & best cost 
• Observation and analysis of latest technology trends, the definition of next-generation key components together with other technical division and key component suppliers 
• Preparation of technical supplier decisions for the business units and automotive executive management according to the development process, evaluate risks and opportunities 
• Close cooperation with different functional teams such as Controlling, Legal, Purchasing, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Customer Business Units

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE 

• Understand how to develop PCB layouts for digital, analog, and power supply circuits on multilayer PCBs.
• Excellent knowledge of fine-pitch designs with multiple BGAs, blind and buried VIAs, and high part densities.
• Expert with industry standard commercial PCB layout CAD software, such as Mentor Graphics, OrCAD, Cadence, Zuken, or similar but should be flexible to switch to any of them.
• Knowledge of PCB manufacturing tools such as Valor, SAP, and GerbTool software
• Good knowledge of hardware function blocks, memory designs & high speed interfaces
• Basic understanding of electrical schematic symbols and functions.
• Ability to create dimensioned drawings for release.
• Possess functional knowledge of IPC guidelines.
• Excellent technical understanding of electrical designs inside automotive field is a plus
• Should be passionate, diligent, thorough, and detail oriented