Senior Hardware Developer · ZF - LIFETEC
Hyderabad, India
Apr 2022 – Present
- Authored Hardware Qualification Test Specifications at ECU level with Requirement-Based Specifications (RBS).
- Developed Hardware Integration Test Specifications including ECU electrical tests and thermal verification.
- Designed step-by-step procedures for electrical & environmental stress testing aligned to automotive safety standards.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to align validation with system requirements, improving coverage & traceability.
Core JLR EMA (Electrified Modular Architecture)
- Primary HW developer for Active Seatbelt Retractor ECU (NXP S32K).
- Delivered complete schematics & PCB layouts in Altium Designer; optimized for EMC/EMI & signal integrity.
- Developed & validated CAN communication circuit meeting JLR requirements.
- Implemented design calculations, derating, current analysis, and automated documentation.
- Completed JLR Grade Review & ASPICE reviews; achieved ASIL‑B compliance.
- Designed & validated oscillator circuits; performed capacitance monitoring & value optimization.
Core Electronic – Locking
- BOM analysis for Audi PPC projects; second-source component identification.
- Generated electronic part numbers & managed PLM Windchill data; shared annotated BOMs with EMS suppliers.
Component Engineering
- Executed hardware integration testing to validate design performance & compliance.
- Analyzed real-time ECU behavior; provided design feedback & recommendations.
- Supported prototype → production readiness with comprehensive test coverage & traceability.
VW GenX & Scania Hero (Application Projects for HOD Gen2)
- Contributed to application-based development for HOD Gen2 ECUs.
- Executed complete test build process, validation reports, and ALM Windchill test sessions.
Core Modular ECU
- (Summary placeholder) Additional modular ECU responsibilities; details available on request.
Other Projects
- (Summary placeholder) Miscellaneous embedded HW tasks across safety & reliability.