Deputy Manager – ECU Hardware Design & Development

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, Flex Ray, 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