Hardware Engineer

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 40 brands, 14,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond.

Additionally, Allegion is proud to be recognized with the 2026 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for the third consecutive year, earning distinction in both the employee engagement and strengths categories. This year, Allegion also received Gallup’s With Distinction honor - a designation reserved for a select group of organizations that go above and beyond in building exceptional workplace cultures.

JOB DESCRIPTION - HARDWARE ENGINEER

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond.

Allegion India is the Engineering and Technology center in Bangalore. It plays a pivotal role in the development of Allegion solutions via its 600+ competent and committed talent pool.

A typical Allegion product development effort requires our various engineering groups to work together, beginning with the product requirements (systems engineering), the mechanical and electronics systems (mechanical, hardware, and firmware engineering), the mobile and cloud integrations (software engineering), and finally the rigorous validation (system testing, reliability testing, and software testing) required before our product goes to the market and our customers.

Highlights:

• Allegion has been honored with the prestigious 2024 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA), which recognizes the most engaged workplaces across the globe.
• Allegion has been honored with two 2024 SEAL Business Sustainability Awards for environmental initiatives in one of our U.S. distribution centers as well as one of our fire-rated glass manufacturing facilities.

About the role

Allegion is seeking a highly motivated Hardware Engineer to join our dynamic team, who will play a pivotal role in our engineering team, working collaboratively within a cross-functional environment to design and develop high-quality hardware and product solutions. This individual will possess strong technical skills in hardware design and a comprehensive understanding of the product design and development cycle. The ideal candidate is an organized self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced design culture.

What you’ll do

• Play a key role in design and development of hardware solutions, often working as part of a larger team to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Develop and refine Hardware architectures, conducting studies to define and meet functional requirements.
• Design and develop embedded electronics including wireless communications, ensuring integration and functionality.
• Evaluate and optimize system performance, focusing on key performance indicators and design improvements.
• PCB Design support with a focus on manufacturing and testing efficiency, collaborating effectively with manufacturing partners and ECAD Engineers.
• Utilize design tools for automation and simulation to enhance product development processes.
• Ensure defined product development processes and life cycle management are followed.
• Collaborate with teams across different locations to manage all phases of the development process, ensuring alignment and project success.
• Conduct testing and analysis to enhance hardware functionality and product reliability.
• Demonstrate strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, fostering a positive and productive team environment.

What we are looking for

We are seeking a highly motivated Hardware Engineer with at least five years of experience in hardware design and development. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in contributing to complex projects, with strong problem-solving skills and expertise in embedded hardware and low power wireless designs. We value individuals who can manage and lead product development processes while ensuring quality and reliability. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners are essential. Excellent communication and leadership abilities are crucial for fostering a collaborative team environment.

Location

Bangalore

Experience

5 years of relevant experience

Preferred Skills

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Expertise in designing / developing Embedded Systems based on Microcontroller/ Microprocessor, associated subsystems such as the Switching Power Supply, Electromechanical drives, Sensors, I/O interfaces, and wireless and wired communications modules.
• Hands-on experience in design and verification of various communication protocols like UART, SPI, I2C, RS232, USB etc.
• Experience in designing multi-layer PCB, with good understanding of DFM, DFT in accordance with industry standards like IPC and good collaboration with Contract Manufacturers.
• Hands-on experience in EDA tools like Altium, LTSpice, PSpice etc.
• Knowledge in short-range Wireless technologies like Wi-Fi, BLE, UWB, Zigbee or Z-wave.
• Knowledge in RF performance criteria and concepts such as Output Power, Sensitivity, Spurious, Harmonics, Intermodulation, S-parameters, Smith charts and Tuning networks.
• Commendable understanding of Design for EMI/EMC and troubleshooting compliance related failures.
• Knowledge in configuring and using specialized test equipment like Power Analyzers, High Speed Oscilloscopes, Spectrum & Network Analyzers, RF Shield rooms/chambers.

• Knowledge in Product Compliance and Reliability Testing, Root cause analysis, DFMEA, Encapsulation techniques, Manufacturing testing, and high-volume manufacturing processes and resulting design considerations.

• Knowledge in manufacturing engineering, quality engineering and reliability engineering.
• Seasoned in electronic product development processes & life cycle management.
• Works collaboratively across multiple locations and technical teams to manage all the phases of Development process.
• A role model in effective Communication, Collaboration, Networking, Emotional Resilience, Negotiation, working within a team environment and cross functionally.

Education

B.E/B Tech or higher in EEE or ECE

What we offer

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:

You are seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.

· You value personal well-being and balance because we do too!

· You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.

Work Culture

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers, and the communities where we live and work.

Whatever your background, experience, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do.

We Celebrate Who We Are!

Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.

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