ATE Hardware Design Engineer

Role & Responsibilities

• Design and develop Automated Test Equipment (ATE) for testing electronic/embedded systems and PCBs.
• Design Interface Test Adapters (ITA), test fixtures, interface circuits, test cables and harnesses.
• Perform hardware schematic design, circuit analysis, component selection and hardware integration.
• Troubleshoot and debug PCBs using Oscilloscopes, Multimeters/DMMs and other laboratory instruments.
• Perform board bring-up, functional validation, root-cause analysis and hardware testing.
• Design and integrate analog, digital, power and communication interface circuits.
• Develop and validate ATE hardware for aerospace, defence, automotive or industrial applications.
• Work with PXI/PXIe-based test systems, DMMs, waveform generators and other test instruments.
• Prepare BOMs, schematics, interface documents, test procedures and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with System, Embedded Software, Mechanical, Manufacturing and Quality teams for complete test-system development.
• Support hands-on testing and debugging in a laboratory environment.
• Work from office 5 days a week due to the hands-on lab nature of the role.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• BE/B.Tech/M.Tech in Electronics & Communication, Electronics, Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 4-6 years of experience in Hardware Design, ATE, Test Equipment or Electronics Testing.
• Strong hands-on experience in ATE Design and Interface Test Adapter (ITA) Design.
• Good experience in PCB troubleshooting, board bring-up and hardware debugging.
• Experience with test fixtures, test cables/harnesses and electronic interfaces.
• Hands-on knowledge of Oscilloscope, Multimeter/DMM, power supplies and waveform generators.
• Strong understanding of analog/digital circuits, power electronics and communication interfaces.
• Experience with PXI/PXIe or similar automated test platforms is an advantage.
• LabVIEW / LabWindows-CVI experience will be an added advantage.
• Candidates from Aerospace, Defence, Avionics, Automotive or Industrial Electronics domains are preferred.
• Should have strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Candidate must be comfortable working 5 days per week from the office/laboratory.