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Co-Founder – Product & Technology (Hardware)Same Teq Private Limited • Republic Of India, IN
Co-Founder – Product & Technology (Hardware)

Co-Founder – Product & Technology (Hardware)

Same Teq Private Limited • Republic Of India, IN
2 days ago
Job description

Same Teq Private Limited | Mumbai HQ | In-Office Role

We are building a first-in-the-world hardware device in the wellness space, powered by a globally patent-pending invention, that has the potential to disrupt a trillion-dollar industry.

We are looking for a Co-Founder – Product & Technology to lead the complete hardware development cycle and engineering strategy for this groundbreaking consumer device.

The ideal leader will drive full-stack hardware product execution, manage the end-to-end engagement with our leading Shenzhen manufacturing partner, and build a world-class engineering function at Same Teq.

This role is full-time, in-office (Mumbai), and designed for someone who wants to build a global category-defining product from scratch.

About Same Teq

Same Teq Private Limited is a high-velocity Indian startup developing a globally disruptive consumer electronic device in the vaping / e-cigarette wellness space. We are backed by IP filings, advanced R&D collaborations, and a world-class manufacturing ecosystem in Shenzhen.

We are creating a new category. We are building a new experience. We are challenging a trillion-dollar global habit industry.

This role is for someone who wants to help build the next global hardware brand from India.

Role Overview

As Co-Founder – Product & Technology, you will be the engineering brain and execution engine of the company.

You will :

  • Lead all technical decisions
  • Own the full product development lifecycle (EVT → DVT → PVT → Pilot)
  • Work directly with our Shenzhen OD / ODM partner
  • Build and manage your own team (full-time, consultants, freelancers)
  • Own BOM optimization, hardware architecture, quality, safety, and manufacturability
  • Convert the Company’s vision and consumer requirements into an engineered, production-ready device

You will make high-speed decisions on electronics, mechanics, firmware, trade-offs, risks, and timelines, ensuring we deliver a premium, globally scalable product.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead Hardware Product Development (End-to-End)

  • Own the product from concept → prototype → production
  • Drive the EVT, DVT, and PVT cycles with discipline and clarity
  • Manage engineering documentation (PRD, BOM, SOW, change logs, risk logs)
  • Translate business goals into precise engineering requirements
  • Balance performance, BOM cost, manufacturability, and timelines
  • 2. Work Hands-On With Shenzhen Manufacturing Partner

  • Manage day-to-day engineering communication
  • Review all technical proposals : electronics, mechanics, sensors, PCB logic
  • Approve BOM and component-level decisions
  • Ensure manufacturability, durability, and global readiness
  • Maintain a fast, structured, high-clarity communication rhythm
  • Drive speed while protecting product quality and safety
  • 3. Electronics & Embedded Systems Oversight

    (Not coding daily—but strong enough to approve decisions)

  • Review MCU, sensor, driver, and electrical architecture
  • Validate PCB layout and power systems
  • Approve firmware logic, safety logic, battery management logic
  • Ensure EMI / ESD and electrical safety compliance
  • To avoid :

  • Wrong chip selection
  • Unscalable designs
  • Battery safety issues
  • Costly redesigns
  • 4. Mechanical & Industrial Design Evaluation

  • Review enclosure concepts, ID proposals, ergonomics, CAD layouts
  • Judge manufacturability (DFM) and assembly readiness (DFA)
  • Ensure the device is sleek, miniaturized, premium, and user-friendly
  • Oversee material choices, injection moulding readiness, structural integrity
  • (You may hire an external ID / ME consultant to support this.)

    5. Compliance & Global Certification Readiness

  • Ensure component choices support CE, UKCA, FCC, PSE, and KC
  • Review safety test plans and regulatory documentation
  • Work with consultants to ensure early compliance planning
  • Prevent any certification roadblocks during launch
  • 6. Build & Lead the Engineering Function

    You will have full freedom to build your team :

  • Full-time hardware engineers
  • Freelancers
  • EMC / regulatory consultants
  • Firmware / electronics advisors
  • Industrial designers
  • You choose the structure;
  • we provide the support.

    7. Documentation, Speed & High-Accountability Execution

  • Maintain engineering clarity across all stakeholders
  • Ensure weekly updates, milestones, and decision logs
  • Push projects at high velocity
  • Maintain uncompromising attention to safety, quality, and detail
  • Required Skill Sets

    Technical Capabilities

  • Hardware product development (consumer electronics preferred)
  • BOM optimization + hardware trade-offs
  • Understanding of sensors & embedded systems
  • PCB + firmware logic review
  • Strong mechanical understanding (enclosure, tolerances, assembly)
  • Experience with DFM / DFA & manufacturing constraints
  • Familiarity with Shenzhen engineering culture
  • Strong grasp of EVT → DVT → PVT cycles
  • Experience taking products from prototype → production
  • Tools & Platforms

  • BOM + schematic review
  • CAD familiarity (SolidWorks, Fusion, Creo)
  • Jira / Confluence / Notion / Trello
  • DFMEA / PFMEA / Risk analysis
  • Excel, documentation tools
  • Soft Skills

  • Calm, structured, high-ownership mindset
  • Can make fast decisions with incomplete information
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • High responsiveness (24-hour cycles expected)
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management
  • Smoker or Ex-Smoker (preferred, not mandatory). Seriously.
  • Preferred Background

  • B.E. / M.E. in Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Product Design
  • 5–20 years’ experience in consumer hardware, IoT devices, medical devices, or electro-mechanical systems
  • Experience working with Chinese ODMs / contract manufacturers (preferred, not mandatory)
  • Strong experience with miniaturized consumer products is a huge plus
  • Experience leading cross-functional hardware teams
  • Compensation

  • Monthly Salary : Based on experience
  • Equity : High level ESOPs
  • Performance-Based Milestones : Available
  • This is a co-founder role, not a regular job.

    Why This Role Is Career-Defining

  • You will lead development of a first-in-the-world device
  • You will help disrupt a trillion-dollar global industry
  • You will co-create a globally scalable consumer product brand
  • You will work with top-tier Shenzhen engineers and manufacturing partners
  • You will join as a co-founder, shaping the company from the ground up
  • If you want to build something iconic, category-defining, and meaningful — this role is for you.

    Write to me on samir@sameteq.com

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