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Interested in designing award-winning wearables while managing challenging constraints so that your products are used everyday by millions of users? Then read on..

ULTRAHUMAN • HARDWARE

Hardware Design Engineer Wearables

Bangalore (Kudlu Gate)| • On-site | Full-time |

ABOUT THE ROLE

Ultrahuman's Hardware division builds award-winning wearables the Ultrahuman Ring and Ring Air pushing consumer technology in health and metabolic fitness. We're looking for a Hardware Design Engineer to own electronics design for our next-generation smart rings, from architecture and schematic capture through PCB layout, bring-up, and mass production.

This is a hands-on role at the extremes of miniaturization and power efficiency. You'll make architecture-level component decisions, drive high-density and RF layout, and take designs through NPI to volume — working closely with mechanical, firmware, and manufacturing teams on fast product cycles.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Architecture & Schematic Design

• Translate product requirements into hardware architecture, then into schematics and manufacturable PCB designs using OrCAD / Allegro (Cadence).
• Own component selection across MCU/SoC, PMIC, sensor AFEs, and RF front-ends — balancing size, power, cost, and supply availability.
• Handle schematic-to-layout conversion and netlist import; create and maintain symbol/footprint libraries and land patterns.

High-Density & RF Layout

• Design and review high-density (HDI), rigid, and rigid-flex PCB layouts for space-constrained wearable form factors.
• Design 2.4 GHz BLE antennas and NFC coils, matching networks, and controlled-impedance routing; support antenna tuning and RF validation.
• Apply signal-integrity best practices for high-speed digital interfaces and mixed-signal boards.

Power & Low-Power Design

• Architect power trees around PMICs, buck/boost converters, and LDOs, including Li-ion charging for small-capacity cells.
• Build and validate ultra-low-power current budgets to meet multi-day battery-life targets.
• Strong grasp of power electronics and active/passive component behaviour.

Sensor Integration

• Integrate optical biosensing (PPG) AFEs, IMUs, temperature sensors, and haptics; own I²C/SPI interface design and analog front-end layout.

Manufacturing & DFM

• Own Gerber/ODB++ release, fabrication and assembly drawings, panelization, and full manufacturing data packages.
• Prepare and maintain BOMs; evaluate and qualify alternate / second-source components.
• Drive DFM/DFA reviews with fab and SMT/EMS partners; support NPI through EVT/DVT/PVT to mass production.
• Sound understanding of PCB materials, stackups, and component assembly processes.

Compliance, Reliability & Validation

• Apply EMI/EMC, thermal, and mechanical design best practices.
• Support pre-compliance and certification across FCC, CE, BIS, and RoHS, and familiarity with IEC standards for PCB design safety.
• Coordinate with test engineers on board bring-up and PCB validation; run circuit simulations for RF and signal/timing optimization.

Ownership & Collaboration

• Independently manage hardware projects end-to-end, including vendor coordination and delivery of final hardware.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers to optimize designs and meet project timelines.
• Bring the latest design tools, methodologies, and industry best practices into the team.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or Master's in EEE, Electronics, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years of hands-on hardware / PCB design experience, ideally in consumer electronics or wearables.
• Proficiency with a leading schematic and PCB toolchain (OrCAD / Allegro preferred).
• Proven track record taking a product from schematic through layout to volume production.
• Working knowledge of power electronics and active/passive component selection.
• Familiarity with global certifications (FCC, CE, BIS, RoHS) and IEC PCB safety standards.

PREFERRED / BONUS

• Experience with miniaturized high-density or rigid-flex designs.
• RF design experience (2.4 GHz / BLE, NFC, antenna tuning and matching).
• EMI/EMC design and pre-compliance testing experience.
• Low-power / battery-operated wearable product experience.
• Familiarity with reliability methods (DFMEA, derating) and RF / signal-timing circuit simulation.

JOB DESCRIPTION 

 Create and develop PCB layouts based on electronic schematics with proper

component placement and routing to have minimal EMI.

 Ensuring the design meets all electrical and mechanical requirements, including size

constraints, signal integrity, power distribution, and thermal considerations.

 Expertise in PCB and component Footprint (3D model) and Symbol creation also

monitor, review and drive the library deliverables.

 Individual Contributor and take Ownership for library, multi-layer (4 to 6 layers) PCB

Layout, BOM generation till Gerber release and pick & place data for production.

 He/She will be responsible for maintaining the 3D model of the designed PCB.

 He/She will be handling the queries related to gerber from PCB manufacturers.

 Need to be involved in CFT (mechanical, electrical & firmware) for design reviews.

 The designer must have hands on experience of Altium, Orcad, AutoCAD like CAD

softwares.

 Ensure that PCB designs comply with industry standards, regulations, and

certifications (e.g., IPC standards, RoHS, UL).

 Keep up-to-date with the latest advancements in PCB design technologies, tools, and

methodologies to stay competitive and drive innovation.

 Understand and work with design files in various formats like Gerber, DXF, step, and

ODB++

 Conduct design rule checks (DRC) and electrical rule checks (ERC) to ensure the

PCB design complies with industry standards and design guidelines.

Qualifications:

 Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related

field.

 Proficiency in PCB design software and tools.

 Strong understanding of electronics, electrical engineering principles, and PCB

manufacturing processes.

 Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to PCB design and

manufacturing.

 Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

 Effective communication and teamwork skills.

 Experience with PCB layout in various applications, such as consumer electronics,

automotive, aerospace, or medical devices, is a plus.

 Work experience of 4+ years in design and development of PCBs for power electronics

and embedded applications.

Relevant Experience: 2-5 years

The position is responsible to carry out product design, tests and other related activities as allocated. Working as a member within the current hardware engineering team, who collectively execute all the necessary activities to design, improve and optimize customer projects and production - especially the reliability and robustness aspects.

Requirements:

1. Graduate in Electronic Engineering or equivalent Minimum 3-5 years working experience in a similar industry Self-driven individual with hands-on skills.
2. Experience of Embedded Electronic Digital, Analog, Power electronic design.
3. Familiarity with ECAD tools for schematic capture, simulation, component selection, PCB design.
4. Experience of design for EMI/EMC.
5. Create manufacturing deliverables for prototypes and production.
6. Application of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Testability (DFT) techniques.
7. Experience of debugging and fault finding in new and existing designs.
8. Experience of failure analysis and design review.
9. Experience with tools like Cadence or ORCad.
10. Creation of RFQ package for EMS provider and qualification of offers.
11. Experience of project/task planning.
12. Knowledge of project management tools.
13. Well versed with usage of test equipment like Multimeter, Oscilloscope and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
14. Familiarity with EMI, EMC, Environmental, Mechanical standards and type tests.

• Circuit Design (Schematic Entry), Digital, Analog & Power.
• High-speed PCB Layout Design, up to 8-Layer, routing high current tracks (up to 30A)
• Experience on “Altium Designer” will be added advantage.
• Experience with ARM processors & AVR Controllers will be preferred.
• Preparing Design and test procedure documentation.
• System integration and Testing.
• Hardware Troubleshooting.
• Awareness of PCB Fabrication & assembly Processes.
• Awareness for component procurement, finding substitutes.
• Design transfer to production by defining production processes.
• Assist production for optimizing operations components sourcing, troubleshooting.
• Interact with PCB Design team.
• Interact with hardware team/consultants in India, USA
• Should have leadership qualities for handling a team.
• Communication with Component manufacturers/vendors for part choices & design support.
• Preparing documentation for design, for design transfer to production, for submittal to various labs for certifications
• B.E (Electronics and communication, Instrumentation and Electronics, E.E.E)