Senior Embedded Hardware Engineer

Description:

Smart Computing SMC (Pvt.) Ltd. is a technology-driven engineering company specializing in Embedded Systems, Industrial Automation, IoT Solutions, Electronic Product Development, and Custom Hardware Design.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Embedded Hardware Engineer with exceptional expertise in Electronic Hardware Design. The ideal candidate must have extensive hands-on experience designing embedded hardware from concept to production and should be capable of leading complete hardware development projects independently.

Key Responsibilities

Design high-quality embedded hardware solutions for commercial and industrial products.
Develop complete electronic hardware architecture from concept to production.
Design analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronic circuits.
Design professional multi-layer PCBs (2-layer, 4-layer, 6-layer and above).
Create complete schematics using professional EDA software.
Select suitable electronic components based on performance, cost, and availability.

Design power supply circuits including AC/DC, DC/DC converters, battery charging, battery management systems (BMS), and protection circuits.

Develop hardware using STM32, ARM Cortex, ESP32, NXP, TI, Microchip, and similar embedded platforms.

Design communication interfaces including:
UART
SPI
I2C
CAN Bus
RS485
USB
Ethernet
Modbus
LoRa
BLE
Wi-Fi

Perform hardware simulations, calculations, and design verification.
Conduct PCB reviews, signal integrity analysis, and power integrity analysis.
Debug hardware using Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Function Generator, Multimeter, and other laboratory equipment.

Perform prototype bring-up, testing, troubleshooting, and validation.
Generate complete manufacturing documentation including:
Schematics
PCB Layouts
Gerber Files
Bill of Materials (BOM)
Pick & Place Files
Assembly Drawings
Coordinate with Embedded Firmware Engineers during hardware integration.
Ensure compliance with EMC/EMI, ESD, IPC, and manufacturing standards.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior hardware engineers.

Required Technical Skills

The ideal candidate must have strong expertise in:

Embedded Hardware Design

Analog Circuit Design
Digital Circuit Design
Mixed Signal Design
Power Electronics
Signal Conditioning
Sensor Interface Design
High-Speed PCB Design
Multi-layer PCB Design
Hardware Debugging
PCB Design Tools

Experience with one or more of the following:

Altium Designer (Preferred)
KiCad
OrCAD
Cadence Allegro
EasyEDA
Microcontrollers & Processors

Strong practical experience with:

STM32 Series
ARM Cortex-M
ESP32
NXP Controllers
AVR
PIC Microcontrollers
TI Microcontrollers
Communication Protocols

Hands-on experience with:

UART
SPI
I2C
CAN
RS485
USB
Ethernet
Modbus
BLE
Wi-Fi
LoRa

Hardware Testing Equipment:

Oscilloscope
Logic Analyzer
Spectrum Analyzer
Function Generator
Digital Multimeter
Electronic Load
Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following industries will be preferred:

Industrial Automation
Internet of Things (IoT)
Medical Electronics
Automotive Electronics
Consumer Electronics
Smart Metering
Power Electronics
Robotics
Embedded Product Development

Educational Qualification (Mandatory)

Applicants must possess one of the following qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Electronics Engineering
Master's Degree in Electronics Engineering