Product Development Engineer
V-Guard
Job Description
Position Details Position: Product Development Engineer Experience: 2–4 Years Location: Kochi, Kerala Department: MED – R&D Educational Qualification Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Electronics / ECE Engineering Hardware Knowledge Strong fundamentals in analog and digital circuits Microcontroller-based hardware design and control systems Basic knowledge of power electronics (half/full bridge topologies, Power control) Component selection including MOSFETs/IGBTs and protection circuits Design and Development Schematic design, BOM creation and PCB layout review Basic EMI/EMC-aware design practices Coordinate with vendors for PCB fabrication and assembly Support PCB bring-up, testing and debugging Product Development & NPD Experience in new product development lifecycle (NPD/NPI) Support design validation and iteration cycles Exposure to DFMEA or basic risk analysis Work with cross-functional teams and support product launches Testing & Validation Thermal evaluation of power components Full product testing and functional Validation Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions Programming Skills Basic Embedded C programming for microcontrollers Basic Python knowledge is an added advantage Software & Tools PADS Pro, EasyEDA CAD SolidWorks (added advantage) PLM Tool: PTC Windchill (added advantage) Soft Skills & Collaboration Strong coordination with cross-functional teams (CFT) Good team player with collaborative mindset Effective communication