Senior Hardware Engineer – VCU Development (Automotive) - Pune

Role Summary

Dorleco is seeking a Senior Hardware Engineer – VCU Development with strong experience in automotive electronics to lead and contribute to the design, development, validation, and production release of Vehicle Control Units (VCUs) .
This role offers end-to-end hardware ownership , close cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on involvement with automotive quality, safety, and regulatory standards .

Location: Onsite – Pune, India
Experience: 4+ Years

Key Responsibilities

• Lead hardware architecture, design, and development of VCUs for ICE / EV / Hybrid applications.

• Define system requirements and translate them into detailed hardware specifications (schematics, BOM, PCB layout constraints).

• Design and review schematics involving MCUs/SoCs , SMPS/LDO power supplies , CAN/LIN/FlexRay/Ethernet , sensors, actuators, and protection circuits.

• Guide and review multi-layer, high-speed, high-current, EMC-optimized PCB layouts .

• Perform and support hardware bring-up, debugging, and validation activities.

• Own DFMEA, HW FMEA, FMEDA, derating analysis, and worst-case analysis .

• Ensure compliance with ISO 26262 (Functional Safety) and support ASIL hardware safety requirements .

• Ensure compliance with AEC-Q standards, OEM requirements, and automotive environmental regulations .

• Plan and execute hardware validation tests : electrical, thermal, EMC/EMI, ESD, surge, vibration, and reliability.

• Interface with firmware, system, mechanical, and validation teams for smooth integration.

• Support supplier selection, component qualification , and technical discussions with vendors.

• Lead design reviews, documentation, and change management throughout the product lifecycle.

• Support production ramp-up, failure analysis, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement .

• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within the hardware team.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics / Electrical / Embedded Systems Engineering .

• 4+ years of experience in automotive hardware development, preferably VCU/ECU .

• Strong expertise in automotive MCU/SoC-based designs .

• Hands-on experience with power electronics (DC-DC converters, load switches, battery interfacing).

• Good understanding of vehicle networks : CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Automotive Ethernet.

• Experience with ISO 26262 functional safety at hardware level.

• Knowledge of EMC/EMI design practices and compliance testing .

• Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB design tools (Altium, OrCAD, Cadence, or equivalent).

• Experience with hardware debugging tools (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, DMM, power analyzer).

• Strong documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills .

Preferred / Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience in EV / Hybrid vehicle architectures and high-voltage systems .

• Familiarity with Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) processes.

• Exposure to hardware cybersecurity concepts (HSM, secure boot, secure interfaces).

• Experience working with OEMs / Tier-1 suppliers .

• Knowledge of production testing, DFT, and DFM practices.

What Dorleco Offers

• Opportunity to work on next-generation automotive and EV platforms .

• High-impact role with complete ownership of VCU hardware.

• Collaborative, global, and technically strong engineering environment.

• Competitive compensation and strong career growth opportunities.