Design Lead - High Voltage, Low Power, UC, UP
United States
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Job Description
Design Lead - High Voltage, Low Power, UC, UP
New York, New York

Job Summary

The Design Lead is responsible for overseeing the design team focused on UC and uP based design, setting design standards, and contributing to the overall design strategy. Hands‑on hardware ownership, not only analysis or oversight. Direct tester development (schematics, wiring, fixtures). Subsystem integration and bring‑up work. Real troubleshooting examples, not just theoretical design. Consistent execution in lab‑based roles over the last 5 years.

Key Responsibilities

Tester Development & Integration

  • Design, build, and maintain subsystem characterization testers, including:
    • Power distribution and protection
    • Signal conditioning and measurement
    • Control, interlocks, and safety circuits
  • Develop custom test hardware including fixture schematics, wiring harnesses, and test jigs.
  • Integrate testers with:
    • Mechanical fixtures
    • Sensors, actuators, power electronics, and embedded systems
    • Lab and production environments

Electrical Characterization & Debugging

  • Perform electrical characterization of subsystems:
    • Voltage/current measurements
    • Signal integrity and timing analysis
    • Noise, grounding
  • Troubleshoot complex issues involving:
    • Analog and digital electronics
    • Power supplies, converters, and motor drives
    • Communication interfaces (I²C, SPI, UART, CAN, Ethernet, USB)

Hands‑On Lab Execution

  • Own test execution in the lab, including:
    • Bring‑up of new testers and subsystems
    • Debug under schedule pressure
    • Support for design verification and troubleshooting activities
  • Use lab equipment extensively, including:
    • Oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs, power analyzers
    • Environmental and stress testing setups (as applicable)

Collaboration

  • Work closely with:
    • Design engineers (EE, ME, firmware, systems)
    • Manufacturing

Skill Requirements

Required Qualifications

  • B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 5–8 years of hands‑on electrical engineering experience, with the majority focused on:
    • Test system or tester development
    • Subsystem‑level electrical integration and characterization
  • Demonstrated experience designing, circuit analysis and debugging:
    • Analog and digital circuits
    • Power electronics and low‑voltage/high‑current systems
    • Demonstrated experience in complex electrical system design and integration
    • Strong analytical skill in circuit analysis, failure diagnostics
    • Strong in logical reasoning and ability in root cause analysis and proactive corrective actions.
  • Strong practical troubleshooting skills using lab instrumentation
  • Experience taking test systems from concept → build → bring‑up → sustained support
  • Ability to work directly in the lab and drive issues to closure
  • Ability to clearly document designs, test results, and design changes
  • Understanding of design considerations for EMI/EMC, thermal management, and reliability
  • Experience in manufacturing support and DFM/DFT
  • Experience across the product development lifecycle is a plus
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Other Requirements

Strongly Preferred Experience

  • Digital, analog and mixed circuit
  • Embedded subsystems
  • Motion control systems
  • Sensor and transducer technologies
  • Power distribution subsystems
  • Proficiency with communication protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, RS-232, and RS485.

Work Style & Mindset

  • Practical, “get‑it‑working” engineering mindset
  • Comfortable operating in ambiguous, early‑development environments
  • Strong ownership of problems from discovery to resolution
  • Collaborative, but able to work independently in the lab
Maximum Salary (US):  108000
Minimum Salary (US):  71000
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Information at a Glance

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 226,300 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending December 2025 totaled $14.5 billion.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.