Hardware Technical Lead

About Creative Synergies Group :

Global technology services company

40+ Fortune 500 clients

95% revenue from US, Europe, Japan based customers.

Current Verticals : Transportation, Energy / Process Industry, Industrial Products, Hi-Tech

Product Engineering Services (PES) : Digital, Embedded, Mechanical Services

Plant Engineering Services (Oil & Gas / Process / Chemical Industries)

Manufacturing Engineering Services (Discrete Manufacturing Industries)

Founded by former Michigan State University professor, former Wipro (NYSE : WIT) EDS Chief Executive and serial entrepreneur Dr. Mukesh Gandhi

Locations : Headquartered in the U.S., multiple centers of delivery excellence in India (Bengaluru, Pune), branch offices in Germany, the U.K, the Netherlands, and Japan.

Culture : Creative is run on a culture of positivity, entrepreneurial spirit, customer centricity, teamwork, and meritocracy

Role : Hardware Technical Lead

Experience : 8-10 Years

We are seeking a highly skilled Hardware Technical Lead to lead the design, development, and execution of hardware systems for embedded projects in the automotive and industrial domains. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in Schematic Design, PCB layout, prototyping, and system validation. This role also involves working closely with customers, cross-functional teams, and manufacturing partners to deliver reliable and production-ready hardware solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the hardware design and development of embedded electronic systems for automotive and industrial applications.

Create and review Schematics, PCB layouts, and component selections ensuring compliance with design standards and EMC / EMI requirements.

Drive end-to-end project execution – from concept, design, prototyping, testing, and validation to production handoff.

Collaborate with mechanical, firmware, and software teams to ensure hardware-software integration and system-level performance.

Work with vendors and manufacturing partners for PCB fabrication, assembly, and prototype builds.

Prepare project proposals, technical documentation, and cost / time estimations for new hardware development projects.

Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, and validation testing (including DVT, PVT).

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior hardware engineers.

Stay updated with emerging electronic components, design tools, and automotive / industrial standards.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

8–10 years of experience in hardware design and development for embedded systems.

Strong expertise in Schematic capture (e.g., Altium Designer, OrCAD, KiCad) and PCB layout design for multi-layer boards.

Hands-on experience with microcontrollers, sensors, power management circuits, and communication interfaces (CAN, LIN, RS485, Ethernet, etc.).

Knowledge of automotive and industrial standards (ISO 16750, AEC-Q100, EMI / EMC compliance).

Experience in hardware bring-up, debugging, and use of test instruments (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, etc.).

Proven ability to lead projects, prepare technical proposals, and work with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.