Technical 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 Technical 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 Technical 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.

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