Graduate PCB Design Engineer

Concurrent Technologies Plc; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays

Annual profit share bonus

Cycle to work

Private Health Insurance

Annual leave expansion

Job summary

Concurrent Technologies Plc in Colchester is seeking a Graduate PCB Design Engineer to join our PCB Design Team. You will develop high-speed PCB layouts for embedded computing products and work alongside experienced engineers across hardware, software and manufacturing to deliver robust designs.

You will learn SI/PI best practices, perform simulations with Ansys tools, and contribute to design reviews, documentation and continuous improvement of design processes in a safety-critical engineering

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related discipline.
• Understanding of electronic circuit fundamentals.
• Knowledge of PCB design principles and electronic components.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies and engineering tools.
• A methodical and detail-oriented approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain PCB layouts for advanced embedded computing products.
• Support the design and development of high-speed, multilayer PCBs.
• Learn and apply best practices for Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) design.
• Perform simulations and analysis using Ansys SI/PI tools.
• Work closely with Hardware Engineers to understand circuit requirements and design constraints.
• Participate in PCB design reviews and engineering discussions.
• Support design verification, prototyping and manufacturing activities.
• Assist in creating and maintaining technical documentation.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software and manufacturing teams to ensure successful product development.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of PCB design processes and methodologies.

Skills

Electronic circuit fundamentals

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Problem solving

Learning new technologies

Detail oriented

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronic/Electrical/Computer Engineering or related

Tools

Cadence

Altium Designer

Mentor Graphics

Job description

We’re building something powerful. Let’s build it together.

We've delivered high-performance embedded computing solutions for four decades across industries including defence, telecoms, and aerospace.

We’re proud to be experts in what we do and are looking for more brilliant people to join our team.

The Role

We are looking for a motivated Graduate PCB Design Engineer to join our PCB Design Team. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineering graduate to develop specialist skills in high-speed printed circuit board design while working on leading-edge embedded computing products.

You will work alongside experienced PCB Designers, Signal Integrity Engineers and Hardware Design Engineers, gaining practical experience throughout the complete product development lifecycle.

What will I be delivering?

• Create and maintain PCB layouts for advanced embedded computing products


• Support the design and development of high-speed, multilayer PCBs


• Learn and apply best practices for Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) design


• Perform simulations and analysis using Ansys SI/PI tools


• Work closely with Hardware Engineers to understand circuit requirements and design constraints


• Participate in PCB design reviews and engineering discussions


• Support design verification, prototyping and manufacturing activities


• Assist in creating and maintaining technical documentation


• Collaborate with mechanical, software and manufacturing teams to ensure successful product development


• Contribute to continuous improvement of PCB design processes and methodologies

What do I need to bring with me?

Essential knowledge & experience:

• Degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related discipline


• Understanding of electronic circuit fundamentals


• Knowledge of PCB design principles and electronic components


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Good communication and teamwork skills


• Ability to learn new technologies and engineering tools


• A methodical and detail-oriented approach to work

Desirable:

• Exposure to PCB design software such as Cadence, Altium Designer, Mentor Graphics or similar EDA tools


• Understanding of high-speed digital electronics


• Knowledge of signal integrity, power integrity, EMC/EMI or transmission line theory


• Experience gained through university projects, internships or placements


• Familiarity with embedded systems, microprocessors or FPGA-based designs


• Awareness of electronic manufacturing processes

What’s in it for me?

• Cadence Allegro PCB design tools


• High-speed PCB layout techniques


• Signal Integrity and Power Integrity analysis


• Ansys SI/PI simulation tools


• Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT)


• Advanced multilayer board design


• Ruggedized computing product development


• Engineering processes used in safety and mission-critical applications

Benefits for working at Concurrent

• 25 days holidays + bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme.


• Annual profit share bonus.


• Cycle to work, Home & Tech and car salary sacrifice schemes.


• Death in service benefit & income protection.


• Employee assistance programme and virtual GP.


• Employee referral scheme.


• Enhanced parental leave.


• Generous company pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.


• One paid volunteering day per year.


• Private Health Insurance through Bupa.


• YuLife wellbeing app.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe in the power of a diverse, inclusive team. We welcome all applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age. Please let us know if you require anything which would enable your success throughout our interview process.

Security Clearance

Please be aware that certain roles working for Concurrent will be subject to security and export control restrictions. These specific roles are therefore subject to candidates being able to meet BPSS level pre-employment screening criteria. For more information and guidance about security requirements please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

GDPR

By applying for this position, you acknowledge that your personal data will be processed in accordance with Concurrent's Data Protection Policy. We will use your information solely for recruitment purposes and will not share it with third parties without your consent. Your data will be stored securely and retained only as long as necessary for the recruitment process. You have the right to access, rectify, or delete your personal data at any time. For more information on how we handle your data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.