I am Bharanidharan Thamizhchelvan, an Embedded Hardware Designer (P.Eng.) with over 10 years of experience delivering embedded electronics and mixed-signal PCBs for regulated and industrial environments. I own end-to-end product lifecycles, from schematic capture and PCB layout to firmware integration, verification, and manufacturing support. I excel in IEC 60601 / IEC 62304 compliance, test automation, and cross-functional R&D collaboration. I am skilled at building robust hardware platforms for medical devices, leading DV&V activities, and facilitating manufacturing support. I enjoy collaborating with software and systems teams to ensure compliant, reliable products and efficient validation processes.

Bharanidharan Thamizhchelvan

I am Bharanidharan Thamizhchelvan, an Embedded Hardware Designer (P.Eng.) with over 10 years of experience delivering embedded electronics and mixed-signal PCBs for regulated and industrial environments. I own end-to-end product lifecycles, from schematic capture and PCB layout to firmware integration, verification, and manufacturing support. I excel in IEC 60601 / IEC 62304 compliance, test automation, and cross-functional R&D collaboration. I am skilled at building robust hardware platforms for medical devices, leading DV&V activities, and facilitating manufacturing support. I enjoy collaborating with software and systems teams to ensure compliant, reliable products and efficient validation processes.

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I am Bharanidharan Thamizhchelvan, an Embedded Hardware Designer (P.Eng.) with over 10 years of experience delivering embedded electronics and mixed-signal PCBs for regulated and industrial environments. I own end-to-end product lifecycles, from schematic capture and PCB layout to firmware integration, verification, and manufacturing support. I excel in IEC 60601 / IEC 62304 compliance, test automation, and cross-functional R&D collaboration.

I am skilled at building robust hardware platforms for medical devices, leading DV&V activities, and facilitating manufacturing support. I enjoy collaborating with software and systems teams to ensure compliant, reliable products and efficient validation processes.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Electronics Design Engineer at Trudell Medical International
August 1, 2019 - Present
Led embedded hardware design for smart medical devices, owning schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, and validation across multiple product generations. Designed and integrated mixed-signal PCBs (MCUs, sensors, power management) using Altium Designer, supporting firmware bring-up and system integration. Developed embedded firmware in compliance with IEC 62304, collaborating with software and systems teams. Built and maintained an IEC 61010-compliant electronics laboratory supporting DV&V activities. Implemented automated test setups using Python and SCPI, improving test repeatability and validation efficiency. Supported manufacturing through debug, failure analysis, and design refinements.
Hardware Engineer at Medella Health
June 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Designed, developed, and tested electronic circuits for drug-testing applications. Created schematics using KiCad and built functional prototypes for validation.
FPGA Design Engineer at AZTech Technologies LLC
June 1, 2018 - April 1, 2019
Designed, implemented, tested, and integrated digital communication systems. Assisted with IP block development and functional simulation using Vivado and Xilinx platforms.
R&D Engineer at Hi-Tech Engineering
September 1, 2015 - August 1, 2016
Contributed to SCADA telemetry design for booster pumping station projects.
KTP Associate at University of Bath
August 1, 2013 - August 1, 2015
Performed analog/digital circuit design, PCB development, sensor integration, and system validation for non-invasive pipeline inspection using electromagnetic tomography.
Research Associate (Voluntary) at University of Sussex
October 1, 2012 - June 1, 2013
Developed multichannel signal-processing algorithms for EEG signal error detection.
DCS Engineer at IC Boiler Services
June 1, 2012 - August 1, 2012
Supported control system design and test automation for power plant commissioning using Invensys FOXBORO.

Education

MSc in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Digital systems) at University of Texas at Dallas, USA
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2018
MSc Satellite Communication and Space Systems, Distinction at University of Sussex, Brighton, UK
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication Engineering at Anna University, Easwari Engineering College, Chennai, India
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2010

Qualifications

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Professional Services