Job Responsibilities

1. Key Hardware Design and Development • Design and prototype PCB layouts using tools like Altium Designer or KiCad. • Select suitable microcontrollers, sensors, and ICs based on system requirements. • Evaluate and integrate component datasheets, ensuring electrical compatibility. • Perform schematic capture and layout optimization for signal integrity and manufacturability. • Review design for thermal, EMI/EMC, and mechanical constraints. 2. Circuit Simulation and Validation • Simulate analog and digital circuits using tools like LTspice or Proteus. • Conduct pre-layout and post-layout simulations to validate design assumptions. • Set up and run test benches for validating current draw, voltage regulation, and signal integrity. • Document simulation results and iterate designs accordingly. 3. Hardware Testing and Debugging • Develop and execute hardware test plans during prototyping and production. • Use tools like oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, and signal generators for debugging. • Identify and isolate hardware faults through systematic testing. • Maintain detailed lab notes and reports for all testing cycles. 4. Embedded Hardware-Software Interface Support • Collaborate with firmware engineers to align GPIO pin mapping and peripheral assignments. • Ensure accurate hardware abstraction layer (HAL) mapping for all IO functions. • Support driver-level testing for sensors, actuators, and communication modules. • Provide board bring-up assistance and root cause analysis for firmware bugs linked to hardware. 5. Vendor and BOM Management • Maintain and update Bills of Materials (BOM) for all hardware projects. • Source components with respect to cost, lead time, and availability constraints. • Liaise with component distributors and manufacturing partners for samples and quotes. • Assess alternate part options for long-term availability and design continuity. 6. Documentation and Compliance • Maintain version-controlled hardware design files, schematics, and layout repositories. • Generate and update hardware test plans, user manuals, and troubleshooting guides. • Ensure designs comply with relevant certifications (CE, RoHS, FCC) where applicable. • Document all engineering changes through Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).