PCB Design Engineer

Overview

PCB DESIGN ENGINEER. Be a part of one of the UK's most innovative companies and one of the UK's largest privately owned electronics manufacturers.

• To produce PCB designs for electronic products for a variety of major OEMs in market sectors including Automotive, Clean Energy, Communication & Broadcasting, Consumer, Defence & Aerospace, Homeland Security, IP Development Platforms, Medical, Scientific Research & Space.
• Provide efficient placement and routing analysis for design consideration.
• Create single image and panelised designs reflecting in-house manufacturing rules.
• Review and check design data to ensure production standards are maintained.
• Read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings & electronic circuit symbols.
• Develop PCB designs supporting both new and maintaining current products.
• Working confidently and liaising with PCB and project design team members.
• Be able to work to deadlines and produce work of high quality.

• Minimum HNC in an engineering discipline or equivalent.
• Proven experience of at least one of the following:
  • Altium Designer
  • Cadence Orcad/Allegro
  • Siemens PADS
• Experience of designing with high-speed digital design, analogue or complex circuits, including fine pitch components (BGA) and high pin count devices.
• Experience of working within an engineering design environment.
• Ability to work to predefined timescales and deadlines.
• Understanding electronic design documentation (schematic and layout definitions).
• Familiarity of PCB fabrication and assembly processes.
• Understanding of Design for Manufacture / Test (DFM, DFT).
• PC literate and familiar with Microsoft Office.

• Understanding of Product Data Management (PDM) systems.
• An understanding of electronic circuits and components.
• PCB routing for impedance control, power planes and signal integrity.
• Experience of EMC requirements for PCB design.
• Knowledge of UL, FCC, and CE certification.
• Knowledge and ability to work to IPC standards.
• Keeping up to date with design tools and methods.
• Focused and self-motivated; able to review, understand, and develop processes to enhance PCB design.
• Motivated, organized, problem solver with excellent communication skills.

• Competitive salary
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid / remote working
• Company pension
• Free parking
• BUPA healthcare (after successful completion of probation period)
• Life Insurance