Director – Hardware Engineering Smart Metering

3 weeks ago

Pune, Maharashtra, India Careerbuddyonline Full time
Job Description

Director Hardware Engineering Smart Metering, Power Electronics for Renewable Energy

Experience: 15+ years in Embedded Hardware, Power Electronics, and Smart Metering Systems

Industry: Smart Metering | IoT Devices | Embedded Systems | Renewable Energy

Location: Pune

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Director of Hardware Engineering to lead our R&D and product development efforts in smart metering, IoT-connected systems, and power electronics. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in SMPS topologies, smart meter hardware, embedded systems integration, and product lifecycle ownership, with a strong grasp of compliance and testing standards.

Expertise in:

Power electronics & converter design (Flyback, Push-Pull, PFC, etc.)

Smart metering standards and communication stacks

Embedded hardware: MCUs (Atmel, STM32, NXP, MSP430) and protocols (CAN, UART, SPI, I2C)

EMI/EMC testing, FMEA, compliance validation

Experience with Altium, OrCAD, PSpice, LTSpice, and reliability simulation tools

Expert in IOT, High Voltage, Mini Grid, BMS, RF Communication, Firmware

Key Responsibilities

Hardware System Architecture & Product Design

Lead architecture and development of hardware platforms for smart meters, battery-operated devices, power supplies, and IoT edge devices

Design and guide SMPS topologies: Flyback, Forward, Half-Bridge, Push-Pull, and PFC converters

Develop AC-DC, DC-DC, DC-AC inverters, motor drivers, UV lamp drivers, and related analog/digital circuits

Oversee PCB design, magnetics selection, and optimization for cost, thermal, and reliability

Smart Metering & IoT Integration:

Architect hardware for single-phase and three-phase smart energy meters

Implement and validate PLC, DLC, and M2M communication systems

Enable wireless protocols: GSM/GPRS, 3G/4G, Zigbee, BLE, Wi-Fi

Drive compliance with DLMS protocols, IS 16444, and BIS/CE/UL standards

Testing, Compliance & Quality Assurance:

Lead DFMEA, FMECA, derating, and reliability calculations

Oversee EMI/EMC, SAR, RED/R&TTE, and environmental validation

Ensure hardware is production-ready, scalable, and compliant with global certifications

Leadership & Project Ownership:

Manage a team of hardware, firmware, and system engineers across domains

Collaborate cross-functionally with software, QA, EMS, vendor, and product teams

Own the full product lifecycle: requirement spec prototype pilot production rollout

Mentor engineering staff and build technical depth within the team

Required Qualifications

Education:

B.E./B.Tech in Electronics, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering

M.Tech or Executive MBA (preferred)

Experience & Skills:

18+ years in electronics product development, with at least 5 years in smart metering or energy systems

Nice-to-Have

Experience with medical electronics, lighting controls, or BMS systems

Familiarity with FOTA, secure boot, and embedded software-hardware co-development

Exposure to multi-country deployments and global product compliance

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