About the Role
Teknovate is seeking an experienced Embedded Hardware Consultant (6–12 years) to provide technical leadership and end-to-end guidance on hardware design, validation, and product development for IoT and embedded systems. The consultant will play a critical role in architecting hardware solutions, advising cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality, production-ready designs aligned with global standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead architecture, design, and validation of embedded hardware systems (MCUs, sensors, communication modules, power circuits).
- Provide consultancy on schematic design, PCB layout, signal integrity, EMI / EMC compliance, and reliability testing .
- Guide selection of microcontrollers, processors, and communication interfaces (CAN, LIN, I2C, SPI, UART, BLE, Wi-Fi, 4G).
- Conduct design reviews, risk analysis, and root-cause failure investigations .
- Collaborate with firmware and mechanical teams for end-to-end product delivery.
- Define test strategies, validation procedures, and certification readiness (CE, UL, BIS, IEC) .
- Mentor junior engineers, review their designs, and set best practices.
- Evaluate vendors and manufacturing partners for PCB fabrication and assembly.
- Support proposal building, client presentations, and act as technical advisor for customers & internal stakeholders .
- Drive cost optimization while ensuring product quality and performance.
Skills & Tools
Expertise in microcontroller- and processor-based hardware design (ARM Cortex-M, STM32, TI, NXP, ESP32).Strong knowledge of sensor interfacing, analog front-end design, ADC / DAC circuits, and low-power hardware design for IoT devices.Hands-on experience with wired and wireless communication protocols : UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, LIN, RS485, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 4G LTE, NB-IoT.Experience in power management design : DC-DC converters, battery charging circuits, solar integration, and protection circuits (OV, UV, OC).Skilled in schematic capture and PCB design (Altium Designer, OrCAD, KiCAD, or Eagle) with multi-layer, high-speed layouts.Familiarity with IoT hardware certifications and standards (CE, RoHS, BIS, IEC, EMI / EMC).Proficiency in hardware debugging and validation tools : Digital Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, JTAG / SWD debuggers, Protocol Analyzers.Knowledge of firmware-hardware co-design for real-time embedded systems.Experience in DFM / DFT (Design for Manufacturing / Testing) for large-scale IoT production.Strong problem-solving and optimization skills for cost, power, and reliability in embedded designs.Qualification & Experience
Education : Bachelor's / Master's degree in Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation, or related engineering fields from a recognized institution.
Experience :
6–12 years of proven industry experience in embedded hardware design and development , preferably in IoT, industrial automation, energy, or telecom domains .Hands-on expertise in end-to-end hardware lifecycle – schematic design, PCB layout, prototyping, testing, certification, and production support.Strong track record of designing and delivering production-ready embedded systems with large-scale field deployments.Experience in mentoring and guiding hardware engineers , performing design reviews, and contributing to hardware architecture decisions.Exposure to compliance testing (EMI / EMC, safety, environmental standards) and certification processes.Experience working with cross-functional teams (firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, supply chain) to deliver robust products.Familiarity with startup culture and fast-paced R&D environments will be an added advantage.Skills Required
Embedded Hardware Consultant, "Embedded Hardware", "Embedded Hardware Engineer"