Job Overview

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented PCB (Printed Circuit Board) Designer to join our engineering team. The PCB Designer will be responsible for creating complex PCB layouts from schematics, ensuring manufacturability, and collaborating closely with electrical engineers and mechanical designers to deliver reliable and cost-effective designs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, or related field.
• 4 to 6 years of hands-on experience in PCB layout design across various applications and technologies.
• Expert-level proficiency in Altium Designer; experience with schematic capture, layout, and design rule management.
• Solid understanding of electronic components, schematics, and PCB manufacturing processes.
• In-depth understanding of EMI/EMC mitigation, thermal management, and mechanical design considerations for enhanced board performance and reliability.
• Proven expertise in designing analog, digital, and high-speed circuits with impedance-controlled layout techniques.
• Experience in PCB reverse engineering and board conversions across different CAD platforms.
• Skilled in developing and managing ECAD component libraries, ensuring accuracy and consistency with design standards.
• Strong knowledge of IPC standards (such as IPC-2221, IPC-7351) and UL safety compliance requirements.
• Solid experience in Design for Excellence (DFx) practices, including Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Assembly (DFA), and Testing (DFT).
• Proficient in CAM350 for Gerber file analysis and design rule verification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with high-speed digital or RF/mixed-signal PCB designs.
• Proficiency in signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) analysis and simulation.
• Experience with tools such as ANSYS SIwave and HFSS is a strong advantage.
• Certification in PCB design (e.g., IPC CID/CID+) is an added advantage.

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving mindset and proactive attitude.

A Day In The Life

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design of complex multilayer PCBs, including high-power, high-voltage, high-speed digital, RF, and analog circuits.
• Develop schematic diagrams based on engineering inputs and system requirements.
• Translate electrical and mechanical design inputs into precise and manufacturable PCB layouts.
• Ensure PCB designs comply with electrical performance criteria, assembly requirements, and fabrication standards.
• Prepare and release comprehensive PCB design documentation packages, including Gerber files, fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, and panelization layouts.
• Work with fabrication and assembly vendors to ensure the manufacturability of designs.
• Conduct thorough reviews to ensure all components and design practices comply with IPC standards, manufacturer specifications, and internal guidelines.
• Collaborate effectively with clients and cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
• Develop and maintain detailed checklists to support layout and design release processes.
• Research and integrate advanced layout techniques and tools to optimize design quality and efficiency.

Competencies

• Initiative and Drive
• Leveraging Learning and Feedback
• Building Relationships and Networks
• Developing trust and inspiring others
• Innovation and change
• Coaching and developing others