Dear Candidate,

Greetings from Niyata!

We are hiring for the position of Hardware Engineer (Automotive & Non-Automotive).

Please find the detailed Job Description (JD) below.

Job Description – Hardware Engineer (Automotive & Non-Automotive)

Job Details

• Company Name: Niyata Infotech Private Limited
• Job Title: Hardware Engineer (Automotive & Non-Automotive)
• Job Location: 550, 16th Main Rd, Sector 4, HSR Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560102
• Experience: 1.5–3 years of relevant hands-on hardware/electronics experience
• Education: Diploma in EEE/ECE or ITI in Electrical/Electronics with relevant hands-on experience
• Notice Period: Immediate joiners preferred; candidates with a notice period of up to 30 days are also welcome to apply.
• Preferred Candidates: Candidates currently residing in Bengaluru or other South Indian locations are preferred.

Job Description

We are seeking a hands-on Hardware Engineer who can independently support both automotive and non-automotive hardware projects.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Product Teardown

• Dismantle automotive and non-automotive products, including ECUs, modules, sensors, and industrial/consumer devices.
• Identify PCBs, components, connectors, enclosures, and mechanical parts; document teardown with photos and notes.

2. EBOM Creation

• Prepare detailed EBOMs with reference designators, quantities, descriptions, values/ratings, packages, manufacturers, MPNs, and alternatives.
• Maintain BOM revisions and flag unidentified, obsolete, or EOL components.

3. Component Costing

• Estimate component and product costs for electronics, PCBs, connectors, mechanical parts, enclosures, and assembly.
• Evaluate supplier quotations and quantity-based pricing.

4. RoHS Compliance

• Verify RoHS compliance, maintain manufacturer declarations and datasheets, and use compliant lead-free components for costing.

5. Hardware Support

• Perform soldering, SMD component assembly, and lead-free rework.
• Support test jig development, hardware testing, and component/tool inventory management.
• Troubleshoot PCB- and product-level hardware issues.
• Maintain teardown, EBOM, and costing documentation in the project repository.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to read schematics and trace circuits to identify corresponding components on physical PCBs.
• Hands-on experience in PCB-level troubleshooting, including continuity checks, short-circuit identification, power rail measurements, and signal checks.
• Strong practical knowledge of soldering, SMD component population, and rework using hot-air and reflow techniques with lead-free processes.
• Ability to identify electronic components, including passive components, discrete semiconductors, ICs, and connectors.
• Knowledge of component package types, part markings, and datasheet interpretation.
• Experience in EBOM preparation and BOM management.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, including formulas, lookups, and cost roll-ups.
• Experience in component costing using distributor/supplier quotations.
• Understanding of RoHS and lead-free compliance documentation.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment such as multimeters, bench power supplies, oscilloscopes, and soldering/rework stations.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, electronic, and mechanical components for test jig development support.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of hardware engineering and ESD-safe handling practices.
• Basic understanding of electrical, electronic, and mechanical components.
• Prior experience in product teardown and reverse engineering of automotive and non-automotive products.
• Awareness of automotive-grade components, including AEC-Q-qualified parts, automotive connectors, and wiring harnesses.
• Awareness of REACH and other component compliance documentation.
• Familiarity with ECAD viewers such as Altium, KiCad, or Eagle.
• Familiarity with BOM management and PLM tools.

Interested candidates with relevant hands-on hardware experience are encouraged to apply.

Best regards,

Recruitment Team