PCB- Design Engineer / PCB- Senior Design Engineer

Job Description

Role & responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and optimize PCB layouts for electronic circuits, ensuring compliance with electrical and mechanical requirements. Work closely with hardware engineers to understand circuit design requirements and convert schematics into PCB layouts. Perform component placement, routing, and optimization to ensure signal integrity, power distribution, and thermal management. Generate and review Gerber files, Bill of Materials (BOM), and assembly drawings for manufacturing. Conduct Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Testability (DFT) reviews to ensure quality and ease of production. Collaborate with vendors and PCB manufacturers to resolve fabrication and assembly-related issues. Perform signal integrity, power integrity, and electromagnetic interference (EMI/EMC) analysis to meet design specifications. Develop and maintain PCB design documentation, design guidelines, and best practices. Participate in prototyping, testing, and debugging of PCB designs to validate performance and reliability. Stay up to date with industry trends, standards, and advancements in PCB design technology. Preferred candidate profile Required Skills and Qualifications: Bachelor's or Masters degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field . 3+ years of experience in PCB design and layout for analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits. Proficiency in PCB design software like Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro/OrCAD, Eagle, or KiCad. Strong understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, and EMI/EMC considerations in PCB design. Experience with high-speed PCB design, RF circuits, and multi-layer PCB design . Familiarity with IPC standards (IPC-2221, IPC-7351, IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610) and PCB manufacturing processes. Hands-on experience with schematic capture, component libraries, and PCB footprint creation . Knowledge of flex PCBs, HDI PCBs, and rigid-flex PCBs is a plus. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with automotive, aerospace, medical, or industrial PCB designs . Knowledge of embedded systems, microcontrollers, and FPGA-based designs. Hands-on experience with hardware debugging, soldering, and PCB rework . Understanding of thermal simulation and mechanical constraints in PCB design.