Deputy Manager - ECU Hardware Design & Development

Taggd · India

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