Hardware Team Lead

Job Title

Team Leader - Electrical & Electronics Hardware Engineering (Automotive Industry)

Experience :

18+ years of experience in electrical / electronics engineering roles, with a strong background in power electronics, thermal design, electronic circuit design, and automotive systems.

Proven track record in managing cross-functional engineering teams and driving innovation in product development or leading a team of 10-12 directs.

Participated and actively contributed to at least 10-15 electronic product release from concept to production release

Role :

This role will oversee the design, development, and management of the Electrical & Electronics engineering vertical, focusing on steering system architecture and core electrical hardware initiatives.

The position will serve as the electrical counterpart to the mechanical lead, ensuring robust ownership of electrical hardware (eHW), component validation, simulation workflows, and circuit design for next-generation steering technologies.

The manager will ensure alignment between team objectives and organizational goals, driving innovation and efficiency in electrical engineering processes.

This role will report to the Director of Product Engineering and lead the team members in the vertical of Electrical & Electronics Core and Architecture in Steering.

Required Skills :

Strong working knowledge of electronic circuit design, schematics, and signal processing.

Competency in core fields like electronics, electromagnetics, computer hardware / software integration.

Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex hardware issues.

Proficiency in virtual engineering and simulation tools like Matlab / Simulink, Xpedition AMS, Hyperlynx SI / DRC.

Effective communication and technical leadership skills to collaborate across diverse engineering domains.

Primary Responsibilities :

Oversee the identification and optimization of electrical hardware (eHW) variants within the Bill of Design systems.

Manage the holistic design, development, and management of electrical systems, ensuring alignment with customer and regulatory requirements.

Lead benchmarking efforts focused on electronic and electrical components, maintaining high standards for benchmarking activities.

Supervise the design, development, and validation of electrical hardware systems, particularly for Electronic Power Steering (EPS) applications.

Define system-level objectives, align with product line technical roadmaps, and develop high-level system requirements and architecture for EPS and electrical subsystems.

Core Responsibilities :

Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for electrical and electronics engineering activities.

Drive adoption of automation and foster an AI-driven culture in technical and general engineering practices.

Facilitate collaboration across cross-functional teams to achieve project and organizational goals.

Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and standardization in engineering processes.

Support sustainability and future-readiness in product development and technology adoption.

Competencies :

Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing engineering teams.

Experience in managing budgets, resource allocation, and project timelines.

Proven skills in mentoring, coaching, and training team members.

Strong stakeholder management and effective communication across functions.

Ability to work effectively with ambiguity and minimal supervision, making sound decisions in dynamic environments.

Capability to drive change, foster a culture of innovation, and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.

Focus on automation and embracing AI-driven approaches to problem-solving and process optimization.