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Encore Research develops and manufactures innovative and affordable products that enable an independent lifestyle for the physically challenged.  Founded in 1997 by a group of highly motivated and passionate technologists with a desire to fulfil the desperate global need for affordable technology products that enable independence, the company has introduced breakthrough products that define the state-of-the-art in features, functionality, convenience and cost.

The company’s commitment to ground-breaking innovation and the creative application of mainstream technologies to achieve the highest levels of user-friendliness, affordability and quality has resulted in products that remain unsurpassed as best-selling market leaders even a decade after their introduction.

The Encore team brings together many decades of experience and expertise in diverse fields of engineering ranging from electronics to optics, and in marketing and support to provide customers with the best in products and service.  The team has established a track-record in developing innovative, game-changing technologies and manufacturing methods that enable unique and differentiating product features which bring convenience and autonomy to the end-user.

Our Vision

Disruptive Innovation, Limitless Possibilities

Our Mission

To enhance the lives of people with disabilities through innovation by achieving excellence in:

  • Development of products that are affordable by all segments of society
  • Creation of intellectual assets through research and development
  • Manufacturing capabilities that leverage low-cost mainstream methods and materials
  • Customer relationships based on ground-breaking products and outstanding service
  • Development of human resources and a culture of innovation through mentoring, training and empowerment
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Job Openings
Responsibility :
  1. To manage project activities for multiple projects across all project phases, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure.
  2. Work collaboratively with Project members and the vendors to determine direction and approach to project planning and implementation.
  3. Manage the day-to-day activities of projects and staff; communicate with project teams as necessary to ensure project deliverables are on schedule and within cost parameters.
  4. Make decisions and communicate trade-offs and risks; drive key decisions across projects.
  5. Make recommendations to management about schedules, prioritization and resource allocation with input from team members.
  6. Coach and train project team members (cross-functional team) on processes and best practices.
  7. Responsible for preparation and timely submission of various MIS related to project status, progress report, and execution plan.
Desirables:
  1. Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management
  2. Knowledge of project management techniques and tools
  3. Direct work experience in project management capacity
  4. Proven experience in people management, strategic planning, risk management, change management.
  5. Strong leadership skills.
  6. Excellent planning, organizing skills, communication and interpersonal skills.
  7. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  8. Teamwork, Negotiation, Conflict management, Adaptability, Stress tolerance.
  9. 8+ years of experience in both, technical and non-technical environment, including 5-7 years of practical professional experience in project management.
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Role Summary/Purpose:

Senior Engineer – Mechanical is primarily responsible for designing new products and/or supporting Installed Base of mechanical components or subsystems. Translating customer requirements to design inputs, high-level concept design, and mechanical design of various systems, development, and test for reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability.

Essential Responsibilities:
  1. Experience in developing engineering design concepts for components and electromechanical assemblies that have demanding requirements for size, precision, reliability manufacturability, and cost.
  2. Engage in all phases of new product development, including concept, architecture, documentation, design, prototype, test, supplier interfaces, manufacturing introduction, and service support.
  3. Experience designing conceptual models by using computer-based design/drafting tools, performing engineering analysis for multi-body dynamics, fatigue & fracture mechanics, strain energy, theories of elastic failures, experimental stress analysis & their use in design of structural components.
  4. Knowledge of tooling, molding, design, and process methods of plastic components.
  5. Knowledge of Design for Statistical Analysis methods, Design of Experiments and Measurement techniques.
  6. Demonstrated experience in identifying the Verification and Validation requirements for a handheld consumer electronics device.
  7. Experience in coordinating the work with cross-functional teams to complete stability requirements, sterilization requirements, Packaging requirements, and verification and validation requirements.
  8. Prepares reports, presentations, and spreadsheets of an analytical and interpretative nature to be presented to the team.
  9. Implement and maintain a quality improvement process targeting reduction in product variation and product losses using key management tools.
  10. Execute design and verification in the product development life cycle –
    concept and feasibility, risk analysis (DFMEA, DFM, DFA, PFMEA),
    prototyping, designing V&V, and design transfer as needed for projects.
  11. Execute design reviews with a cross-functional team to ensure the design meets the product requirements for safety, reliability, and manufacturability.
  12. Maintaining CAD models/designs for all phases of the stage-gate process from concept to commercial launch.
  13. Develop and execute design control requirements including the creation of detailed specifications, design verification, and validation plans, protocols, and reports.
Technical Responsibilities:
  1. Experience in the design and development of hand-held consumer electronics devices/ automobile engine parts/ components for space products and related processes – plastic, and sheet metal.
  2. Strong CAD skills (Solid Works, AUTOCAD) including 3D model design, tolerance specifications, and tolerance stack-up analysis for product assemblies.
  3. Knowledge of different manufacturing processes for plastic as well as metal – for prototypes as well as production parts.
  4. Working knowledge of design change management process.
  5. A strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on abilities with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  6. Working knowledge of Risk Analysis, DFMEA, DFM & DFA.
  7. Experience with all necessary technical documentation such as engineering drawings, bills of materials, and related product specifications to allow successful transfer to manufacturing.
Added Advantage:
  1. Hands-on Fusion 360
  2. Experience in Static, Thermal, and Mold Flow Analysis
  3. Experience in APQP Documentation
  4. Vendor Development
  5. Experience in injection molding trials
  6. Packaging Design
  7. Jig & Fixture Design for production – to reduce cycle time
  8. VAVE – Value Analysis & Value Engineering
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Software
Experience:
  • 10+ Years.
Responsibilities:
  1. Design and implement software of embedded devices and systems from requirements to production and commercial deployment.
  2. Design, develop, code, test, and debug system software.
  3. Integrate and validate new product designs.
  4. Provide post-production support Interface with hardware design and development.
  5. Assess third-party and open-source software.
  6. Evaluate new products and integrate them into existing solutions.
  7. Follow established procedures and best practices, and develop new processes.
  8. Work with the Manager in developing technical specifications based on customer requirements.
  9. Coordinate with design, development, testing and implementation teams plan and complete assigned projects within deadlines.
  10. Identify technical risks and challenges and propose action plans.
  11. Ensuring design and architecture and quality of the product by following standard protocols and strong fundamentals.
  12. Programming languages: C, C++
  13. Communication protocols: I2C, SPI, UART, USB
  14. Microcontroller Architecture: ARM family
  15. Software tools: Visual Studio, Version control (SVN. CVS), debugging, and for code analysis (Keil), for bug tracking (Redmine, Bugzilla).
Desirable knowledge for:
  1. Experience in RTOS.
  2. Knowledge of open-source hardware platforms like Raspberry Pi.
  3. Hands-on experience in using development tools (like IDEs, Emulators, analyser) and debugging of real-time issues.
  4. Experience working with products having Bluetooth, SD card interface, Wi-Fi, Touchscreen Hardware.
  5. Knowledge of closed-loop control systems.
  6. Ability to use CRO, DMM, Logic analyser, USB analyser.
  7. Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies.
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Experience:
  • 6+ Years.
Responsibilities:
  1. Design and implement software of embedded devices and systems from requirements to production and commercial deployment.
  2. Design, develop, code, test, and debug system software.
  3. Integrate and validate new product designs.
  4. Provide post-production support Interface with hardware design and development.
  5. Assess third-party and open-source software.
  6. Evaluate new products and integrate them into existing solutions.
  7. Follow established procedures and best practices, and develop new processes.
  8. Work with the Manager in developing technical specifications based on customer requirements.
  9. Coordinate with design, development, testing and implementation teams plan and complete assigned projects within deadlines.
  10. Identify technical risks and challenges and propose action plans.
  11. Ensuring design and architecture and quality of the product by following standard protocols and strong fundamentals.
  12. Programming languages: C, C++
  13. Communication protocols: I2C, SPI, UART, USB
  14. Microcontroller Architecture: ARM family
  15. Software tools: Visual Studio, Version control (SVN. CVS), debugging, and for code analysis (Keil), for bug tracking (Redmine, Bugzilla).
Desirable knowledge for:
  1. Experience in RTOS.
  2. Knowledge of open-source hardware platforms like Raspberry Pi.
  3. Hands-on experience in using development tools (like IDEs, Emulators, analyser) and debugging of real-time issues.
  4. Experience working with products having Bluetooth, SD card interface, Wi-Fi, Touchscreen Hardware.
  5. Knowledge of closed-loop control systems.
  6. Ability to use CRO, DMM, Logic analyser, USB analyser.
  7. Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies.
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Hardware
Experience:
  • 10+ Years.
Role Summary/Purpose:

This role will be part of Electronics development team working on product design and development for Microcontroller based hand held products. In this role, he will be responsible for translation of customer requirements to design inputs, high-level concept design, electrical design of various systems, development and test, manufacturability and serviceability.

 Responsibilities:
  1. Work with cross-functional teams to complete Systems Design, subsystem design and system verification and validation.
  2. Develop innovative designs to meet all requirements for performance, reliability, serviceability, cost and manufacturability.
  3. Analyze and validate material/component selection, tolerances, performance, cost, manufacturability.
  4. Design analog and digital circuits and boards. Do schematic capture and prepare documentation. Do board level testing.
  5. Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
  6. Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments.
  7. Participate in teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues.
Qualifications/Requirements:
  1. Bachelors’ degree in Electronics Engineering with 5+ years of experience designing analog and digital circuits and boards including schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, and validation.
  2. Demonstrate in-depth, theoretical and practical knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, schematic capture, BOM creation, PCB layout and simulation, developing design proof of concept to validate design.
  3. Good knowledge of component selection process considering tolerances, performance, cost and manufacturability.
  4. Experience with the use of lab equipment such as analog and digital oscilloscopes.
  5. Development and implementation of validation plans for board level and system testing.
  6. EMI/EMC compliance design exposure and testing.
  7. Good analytical problem-solving skills, learning skills, strong in oral, written communication and strong interpersonal skills.
  8. Experience of working with internal and external teams like mechanical, software, manufacturing etc.
Desirable:
  1. Experience of ARM controller-based design, audio circuit design, power supply design using linear regulator, LDO, DC-DC converter, battery operated product design which involve battery charging, battery monitoring and battery life characterization.
  2. Familiar with testing equipment such as DSO, DMM, logic analyzer, function generator etc.
  3. Familiar with circuit simulation tools, like spice tool.
  4. Ability to think creatively and independently, solve challenging problems, take initiative.
  5. Excellent knowledge and experience in using MS office applications especially excel word, and Visio.
  6. Superb command of the English language and demonstrable ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
  7. Experience with following tools:
    • PCB layout:  Altium, PAD.
    • Schematic:  Orcad capture.
    • Simulation: pspice, Mat lab, Mathcad
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Experience:
  • 6+ Years.
Role Summary/Purpose:

This role will be part of Electronics development team working on product design and development for Microcontroller based hand held products. In this role, he will be responsible for translation of customer requirements to design inputs, high-level concept design, electrical design of various systems, development and test, manufacturability and serviceability.

 Responsibilities:
  1. Work with cross-functional teams to complete Systems Design, subsystem design and system verification and validation.
  2. Develop innovative designs to meet all requirements for performance, reliability, serviceability, cost and manufacturability.
  3. Analyze and validate material/component selection, tolerances, performance, cost, manufacturability.
  4. Design analog and digital circuits and boards. Do schematic capture and prepare documentation. Do board level testing.
  5. Document technical data generated by the assigned project consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
  6. Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments.
  7. Participate in teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues.
Qualifications/Requirements:
  1. Bachelors’ degree in Electronics Engineering with 5+ years of experience designing analog and digital circuits and boards including schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, and validation.
  2. Demonstrate in-depth, theoretical and practical knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, schematic capture, BOM creation, PCB layout and simulation, developing design proof of concept to validate design.
  3. Good knowledge of component selection process considering tolerances, performance, cost and manufacturability.
  4. Experience with the use of lab equipment such as analog and digital oscilloscopes.
  5. Development and implementation of validation plans for board level and system testing.
  6. EMI/EMC compliance design exposure and testing.
  7. Good analytical problem-solving skills, learning skills, strong in oral, written communication and strong interpersonal skills.
  8. Experience of working with internal and external teams like mechanical, software, manufacturing etc.
Desirable:
  1. Experience of ARM controller-based design, audio circuit design, power supply design using linear regulator, LDO, DC-DC converter, battery operated product design which involve battery charging, battery monitoring and battery life characterization.
  2. Familiar with testing equipment such as DSO, DMM, logic analyzer, function generator etc.
  3. Familiar with circuit simulation tools, like spice tool.
  4. Ability to think creatively and independently, solve challenging problems, take initiative.
  5. Excellent knowledge and experience in using MS office applications especially excel word, and Visio.
  6. Superb command of the English language and demonstrable ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
  7. Experience with following tools:
    • PCB layout:  Altium, PAD.
    • Schematic:  Orcad capture.
    • Simulation: pspice, Mat lab, Mathcad
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