Hardware Board Design Engineer

HCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self-motivated Hardware Design Engineer to join it in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.

Job Title: Hardware Design Engineer

Job ID: 1638569BR

Position Type: Fulltime

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including offshore resources, to ensure smooth project execution.
• Manage complete product lifecycle, including regulatory documentation and compliance adherence.
• Perform system-level troubleshooting and provide technical solutions for complex issues.
• Scope, plan, and execute projects within defined timelines and budgets.
• Conduct prototype bench testing, module-level validation, and system-level performance testing.
• Oversee change control processes and maintain compliance with industry standards.
• Develop and qualify electromechanical components such as switch assemblies, cable assemblies, and PCBAs.
• Perform Measurement Systems Analysis and establish calibration requirements.
• Collaborate with suppliers to meet cost, quality, and performance objectives, including component qualification activities.
• Execute board bring-up, design reviews, DFMEA, DFM, and board revisions.
• Develop low-level embedded drivers for on-board peripherals and motor control.
• Update schematics and BOM for PCBAs and write module test plans and engineering studies.
• Manage design transfer activities and system-level testing.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions using structured problem-solving methods.
• Perform EMI/EMC testing and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Utilize advanced diagnostic equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters for troubleshooting and validation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in product development, testing, and lifecycle management.
• Strong knowledge of electromechanical components and embedded systems development.
• Proficiency in board-level design, DFMEA, DFM, and compliance standards.
• Hands-on experience with EMI/EMC testing and regulatory documentation.
• Familiarity with supplier management and component qualification processes.

Preferred Skills

• Expertise in low-level embedded driver development and motor control.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Core Competencies

• Cross-functional collaboration and global coordination.
• Product lifecycle management and regulatory compliance.
• System-level technical expertise and troubleshooting.
• Project scoping, planning, and execution.
• Testing and validation at module and system levels.
• Change control and compliance management.
• Component engineering and advanced equipment handling.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range Minimum: $71000 per year

Pay Range Maximum: $108000 per year

HCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to secure@hcltech.com for investigation.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their work location, skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.

How You’ll Grow

At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $71,000.00 - $108,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $71,000 - $108,000