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Tennial Personnel
Posted 8 days ago, valid for 6 days
Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 5AP, England
£45,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Tennial Personnel is seeking a PCB Layout Engineer for a full-time position in Ipswich, with a temporary to permanent role after a successful 12-week qualifying period.
- The job requires proven experience in PCB layout design, including single-layer, double-layer, and multi-layer PCBs, with a focus on microcontroller-based embedded electronics.
- Candidates should have strong knowledge of DFM and EMC compliance principles, along with excellent customer-facing and interpersonal skills.
- The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience, although a specific figure is not provided in the job listing.
- The ideal candidate will have experience with Altium Designer and should be capable of managing complex projects with multiple deliverables.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a leading company specialising in the design, development, and manufacture of cutting-edge electronic solutions. The role focuses on projects across diverse industries, with an emphasis on microcontroller-based embedded electronics.
As a PCB Layout Engineer, youll be an integral member of the development team, responsible for creating and optimizing PCB designs that meet customer needs and industry standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Design high-quality PCB layouts using tools like Altium Designer.
Work on single-layer, multi-layer, and flex PCB designs.
Convert electrical schematics into efficient PCB layouts.
Optimise component placement and routing for performance, manufacturability, and testability.
Ensure compliance with EMC standards and support manufacturability.
Generate and manage design documentation, including Gerber files and BOMs.
Support prototype testing and troubleshoot as needed.
Collaborate with the design and firmware teams for seamless hardware-software integration.
Manage project timelines to meet deadlines and milestones.
Provide technical support and communicate directly with customers to understand their requirements.
Contribute to improving PCB design processes continuously.
Skills Required
Essential Skills & Qualifications:
Proven experience in PCB layout design, including single-layer, double-layer, and multi-layer PCBs.
Strong knowledge of DFM (Design for Manufacture) and EMC compliance principles.
Experience with both surface-mount and through-hole components.
Ability to manage complex projects with multiple deliverables.
Excellent customer-facing and interpersonal skills.
Desirable Skills:
Proficiency with Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout.
Experience in Flex PCB designs.
Knowledge of signal integrity and power distribution best practices.
Previous experience in embedded electronics is an advantage.
Qualifications Required
Keywords
Electronics
Layout Engineer
PCB
