Lead hardware engineer

Grid Crest – Company Profile

Grid Crest is a leading Advanced Metering Infrastructure Service Provider (AMISP) in India. We manufacture over 5 lakh smart energy meters monthly with a fully captive ecosystem spanning Design, Development, Validation, Software, and Managed Services teams. With a turnover of ₹600 Crore and exponential growth, we are expanding into smart water and gas metering. Our secure and data-intensive ecosystem is supported by our state-of-the-art facilities in Hyderabad and Kolkata.

Role Overview

Technical authority and system architect for next-generation smart electricity, water, and gas metering platforms. Responsible for end-to-end hardware development, ensuring high accuracy, ultra-low power consumption, robust connectivity, regulatory compliance, long-term reliability (10–15 years), and manufacturing readiness.

Key Responsibilities

Define hardware architecture covering metrology AFE, MCU/So C, RF/cellular communication, power management, protection, and security subsystems. Lead precision metrology design, PCB development, EMC/EMI compliance, thermal management, and component lifecycle strategy. Drive RF and connectivity solutions (NB-Io T, LTE Cat-M1, Lo Ra/Sub-GHz), antenna design, link-budget analysis, and communication reliability. Develop ultra-low-power architectures to achieve extended battery life and optimized energy consumption. Own product validation, reliability testing, certification, and root-cause analysis. Ensure DFM/DFA/DFT compliance, manufacturing scalability, yield improvement, calibration processes, and Bo M optimization. Enable AMI interoperability, DLMS/COSEM integration, OTA reliability, outage management, and field diagnostics. Design hardware security features including secure elements, secure boot, firmware integrity, and anti-tamper mechanisms. Analyze field performance, RMA trends, and fleet diagnostics to drive continuous product improvement. Adapt designs for regional regulatory, electrical, and environmental requirements across India, EU, and LATAM. Mentor engineering teams, establish best practices, and provide technical leadership. Define hardware roadmap, platform reuse strategy, and technology innovation initiatives.

Roles

Smart Metering Hardware System Architect Technical Authority for Metrology, RF, Connectivity, and Low-Power Design Cross-Functional Technical Leader

Accountabilities

Meter accuracy, reliability, connectivity, and field performance Certification and regulatory compliance success Bo M optimization and component lifecycle sustainability Manufacturing yield, quality, and RMA reduction Technical excellence and team capability development

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Telecommunication Engineering. 15+ years of experience in Smart Metering, AMI, or Industrial Io T hardware development. Strong expertise in precision metrology, analog/digital design, RF, cellular (NB-Io T/LTE-M), Lo Ra/Sub-GHz, and power electronics. Experience with PCB design tools such as Altium Designer or equivalent. Proven track record in product certification, high-volume manufacturing, and hardware lifecycle management.