Research And Development Engineer

Job Title:Engineer – R&DDepartment:Research & Development – Electronics & SystemsLocation:Vapi, GujaratReports To:Manager / Senior Manager – R&DJob Purpose:To design, develop, and validate electronic and electrical systems for medical devices and advanced equipment by working across hardware, embedded systems, and system integration, ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards.Key Responsibilities:1. Product Design & Development• Design and develop electronic and electrical systems/products from concept to validation. • Work on circuit design, component selection, and system architecture. • Develop and review schematics, circuit diagrams, and PCB layouts. • Ensure design optimization for performance, reliability, and manufacturability.2. Hardware Development & Integration• Develop and test analog and digital hardware circuits. • Collaborate on embedded firmware development and system integration. • Work with microcontrollers, sensors, and control systems. • Support PCB design and prototype development.3. Prototyping, Testing & Validation• Build and validate prototypes for functional and performance testing. • Perform debugging and troubleshooting of hardware and system-level issues. • Use testing tools such as oscilloscope, multimeter, logic analyzer. • Conduct verification and validation (V&V) as per design requirements.4. Documentation & Design Control• Prepare technical documentation, design reports, and specifications. • Maintain records in line with design control and regulatory requirements. • Support change management and design reviews.5. Cross-Functional Collaboration• Coordinate with production, quality, and supply chain teams for product transfer. • Support DFM/DFT activities and production scale-up. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for continuous product improvement.6. Regulatory & Quality Compliance• Ensure compliance with applicable safety and regulatory standards. • Support adherence to ISO 13485 and medical device quality systems (if applicable). • Participate in internal audits and design validation processes.7. Continuous Improvement & Innovation• Contribute to new product development and innovation initiatives. • Identify opportunities for design optimization and cost reduction. • Stay updated with latest technologies in electronics and embedded systems.Qualifications and Experience:• Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Related Field. • 3–5 years of experience in R&D of electronic/electrical systems. • Experience in product development lifecycle (concept to validation) preferred.Skills and Competencies:• Strong knowledge of electronic hardware and embedded systems. • Proficiency in circuit design, schematics, and PCB development. • Understanding of microcontrollers, sensors, and control systems. • Basic programming skills in C/C++ or similar. • Hands-on experience with testing and debugging tools. • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to interpret technical drawings and system designs. • Good communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):• Timely completion of design and development milestones. • First-time-right success in prototype validation and testing. • Reduction in design iterations and development cycle time. • Effectiveness in troubleshooting and issue resolution. • Compliance with design standards, quality systems, and documentation. • Contribution to innovation, product performance, and cost optimization.