Mechatronics Hardware Group Lead

At Tata Technologies, we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering, and validating the products of tomorrow for the world’s leading manufacturers. Due to our continued growth, we are now recruiting a Mechatronics Hardware Group Lead to strengthen our engineering team.

Role Overview Our customer operates in advanced automotive engineering environments, requiring strong ownership of electronic hardware development and coordination across global teams. As a Mechatronics Hardware Group Lead, you will be responsible for the end-to-end design, development, and maintenance of ECU hardware systems, ensuring high-quality delivery across all product lifecycle stages. This role combines technical expertise in electronics hardware, change management, and project coordination, supporting complex automotive engineering programs.

Key Responsibilities Own the design, development, and maintenance of ECU hardware systems. Create, maintain, and validate hardware part numbers in relevant systems. Perform quality checks to ensure accuracy, compliance, and traceability. Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and ensure timely implementation. Track and communicate hardware changes across stakeholders. Coordinate with manufacturing teams to implement hardware updates smoothly. Maintain and manage product data (KDP) ensuring consistency across systems. Execute maintenance-phase activities independently with minimal supervision. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers. Support planning, scheduling, and tracking of product development milestones. Manage multiple projects, including vendor coordination and resource alignment. Ensure effective communication, reporting, and issue escalation.

Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field. 8+ years of experience in electronics hardware development (ECU/controllers) in the automotive domain. Strong experience in full product development lifecycle. Experience handling multiple projects and cross-functional collaboration. Ability to work independently and manage stakeholder interactions effectively.

Technical Skills & Experience Strong expertise in ECU hardware development and electronics systems. Experience in requirement handling, DV & PV testing, and supplier coordination. Knowledge of test plan creation and test execution processes. Experience in: Change management processes (ECO, ECR) Component selection and shortage management Product data and lifecycle management (PLM/PDM tools) Understanding of manufacturing processes and constraints. Experience in automotive systems (steering systems is a plus).

Deliverables Accurate and validated hardware part numbers and documentation Controlled and tracked engineering changes (ECOs) Consistent and structured product data across systems High-quality ECU hardware deliverables aligned with customer expectations Timely execution of development and maintenance activities

Reporting & Governance Provide regular status updates and progress reports Participate in cross-functional and customer meetings Ensure adherence to governance processes and reporting standards Track project milestones and ensure on-time delivery Proactively manage risks, issues, and dependencies

If you are passionate about mechatronics, automotive electronics, and leading high-impact engineering projects, we would love to hear from you. Tata Technologies: Engineering a better world.