Hardware Engineering Manager

Job Title: Electrical Hardware Manager - Electrical & Electronics

Location: Bengaluru

Role

1. This role will oversee the design, development, and management of the Electrical & Electronics engineering vertical, focusing on steering system architecture and core electrical hardware initiatives.
2. The position will serve as the electrical counterpart to the mechanical lead, ensuring robust ownership of electrical hardware (eHW), component validation, simulation workflows, and circuit design for next-generation Nexteer technologies.
3. The manager will ensure alignment between team objectives and organizational goals, driving innovation and efficiency in electrical engineering processes.
4. This role will report to the Director of Product Engineering and lead the team members in the vertical of Electrical & Electronics Core and Architecture in Steering.
5. Own end‑to‑end accountability for Electrical & Electronics engineering delivery in Steering, enabling senior leadership to focus on strategic initiatives.
6. Serve as the primary electrical and electronics interface for global counterparts, shaping perception of INTC as a credible and reliable owner of steering core work.
7. Balance short‑term execution commitments with long‑term capability building, breaking multi‑year goals into annual and half‑yearly objectives.
8. Act as a trusted technical and organizational advisor on new electronics initiatives, technology directions, and investment priorities.
9. Experience with DFMEA, Six Sigma problem-solving methodologies, and DFM techniques.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Oversee the identification and optimization of electrical hardware (eHW) variants within the Bill of Design systems.
2. Manage the holistic design, development, and management of electrical systems, ensuring alignment with customer and regulatory requirements.
3. Lead benchmarking efforts focused on electronic and electrical components, maintaining high standards for benchmarking activities.
4. Supervise the design, development, and validation of electrical hardware systems, particularly for Electronic Power Steering (EPS) applications.
5. Define system-level objectives, align with product line technical roadmaps, and develop high-level system requirements and architecture for EPS and electrical subsystems.

Core Responsibilities

1. Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for electrical and electronics engineering activities.
2. Drive adoption of automation and foster an AI-driven culture in technical and general engineering practices.
3. Facilitate collaboration across cross-functional teams to achieve project and organizational goals.
4. Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and standardization in engineering processes.
5. Support sustainability and future-readiness in product development and technology adoption.

Competencies

1. Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing engineering teams.
2. Experience in managing budgets, resource allocation, and project timelines.
3. Proven skills in mentoring, coaching, and training team members.
4. Strong stakeholder management and effective communication across functions.
5. Ability to work effectively with ambiguity and minimal supervision, making sound decisions in dynamic environments.
6. Capability to drive change, foster a culture of innovation, and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
7. Focus on automation and embracing AI-driven approaches to problem-solving and process optimization.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

18+ years of experience in electrical/electronics engineering roles, with a strong background in power electronics, thermal design, electronic circuit design, and automotive systems.

Proven track record in managing cross-functional engineering teams and driving innovation in product development or leading a team of at least 10-12 directs.

Participated and actively contributed to at least 10-15 electronic product release from concept to production release

Required Skills

1. Strong working knowledge of electronic circuit design, schematics, and signal processing.
2. Competency in core fields like electronics, electromagnetics, computer hardware/software integration.
3. Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex hardware issues.
4. Proficiency in virtual engineering and simulation tools like Matlab/Simulink, Xpedition AMS, Hyperlynx SI/DRC.
5. Effective communication and technical leadership skills to collaborate across diverse engineering domains.

Preferred Skills

1. Familiarity with ECU construction methods, PCB layout techniques, and tools such as Cadence/OrCAD, Valydate.
2. Strong analytical ability to evaluate technology trade-offs and process optimizations.
3. Understanding of electrical architecture, heat transfer fundamentals, and thermal modeling for power systems.
4. Experience with ASPICE and ISO26262 standards.

Familiarity with dynamic systems modeling and control systems.