Job Title: Deputy Manager – ECU Hardware Design & Development
Position: Deputy Manager – ECU Hardware Design & Development
Experience: 9–12 Years
Function: Engineering / R&D
Industry: Automotive / Automotive Electronics
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Deputy Manager – ECU Hardware Design & Development to lead and drive hardware design and development activities for automotive Electronic Control Units (ECUs). The role involves end-to-end ownership of ECU hardware development, design reviews, validation, compliance, and coordination with cross-functional teams.
The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in automotive ECU hardware design, analog and digital electronics, PCB design, EMC/EMI, and functional safety , along with proven experience in team handling and project ownership.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end hardware design and development of automotive ECUs.
- Define hardware architecture and translate system requirements into hardware specifications.
- Design and review analog and digital electronic circuits .
- Lead schematic design, PCB design, layout review, and hardware design verification .
- Conduct design reviews, identify potential hardware risks, and drive corrective actions.
- Ensure ECU hardware meets applicable automotive quality, reliability, EMC/EMI, and functional safety requirements .
- Work on EMC/EMI design, testing, troubleshooting, and compliance .
- Ensure compliance with ISO 26262 and support functional-safety-related hardware activities.
- Coordinate with software, systems, validation, mechanical, manufacturing, and other cross-functional teams.
- Support prototype development, bring-up, debugging, testing, and issue resolution.
- Drive root-cause analysis and resolution of hardware issues during development and validation.
- Manage project timelines, deliverables, technical risks, and design milestones.
- Mentor and guide the hardware engineering team and support capability development.
- Interact with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders as required.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of hardware development processes and engineering practices.
Must-Have Skills
- Strong experience in Automotive ECU Hardware Design & Development .
- Excellent knowledge of Analog and Digital Electronics .
- Hands-on experience in schematic design and PCB design/review .
- Good understanding of EMC/EMI design and compliance .
- Knowledge of ISO 26262 / Functional Safety for automotive electronics.
- Experience in hardware debugging, validation, and troubleshooting.
- Strong understanding of automotive electronics development processes.
- Proven experience in team handling and project ownership .
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred / Good-to-Have Skills
- Experience with automotive ECU product development from concept through production.
- Knowledge of hardware validation and qualification processes.
- Experience with design tools such as Altium, Cadence, Mentor Graphics, or equivalent .
- Understanding of automotive communication interfaces such as CAN, LIN, FlexRay, or Ethernet .
- Exposure to DFMEA, DVP&R, APQP, PPAP , and related automotive development processes.
- Experience working with OEMs or Tier-1 automotive organizations.
Educational Qualification
Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, or a related engineering discipline.
Key Competencies
- ECU Hardware Architecture & Design
- Analog & Digital Circuit Design
- PCB Design & Review
- EMC/EMI
- Hardware Validation & Debugging
- Functional Safety / ISO 26262
- Project & Team Management
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Technical Problem Solving
Experience: 9–12 years
Role: Deputy Manager – ECU Hardware Design & Development